Executive Assistant

Job Type
Full-time
Description
Work for Good. Do you want a career with meaning and purpose? Children's Home Society is one of South Dakota's leaders in providing services to vulnerable children, women, and families.
As part of Children's Home Society, you will truly Work for Good every day-helping to change the world one day at a time, one child at a time, one woman, one family, one smile, hug, and heart at a time.
Children's Home Society, in Sioux Falls, SD is currently seeking a Full Time Executive Assistant to provide executive support to the Chief Operating Officer.
What You'll Do:

• Manage a variety of administration tasks in support of the COO.
• Manage extremely active and complex schedules.
• Complete expense reports.
• Compose and prepare correspondence that is sometimes confidential.
• Arrange detailed travel plans, itineraries, and agendas.
• Communicate directly, and on behalf of the COO, with employees and provide a bridge for smooth communication between the COO's office and internal departments.
• Research, prioritize, and follow up on incoming issues and concerns addressed to the COO including those of sensitive or confidential nature. Determine an appropriate course of action, referral, or response.
• Provide leadership to build and strengthen relationships crucial to the success of the organization and manage a variety of special projects for the COO.
• Work closely and effectively with the COO to keep them well informed of upcoming commitments and responsibilities.
• Successfully complete critical aspects of deliverables with a hands-on approach, including drafting acknowledgment letters, personal correspondence, and speeches. Create presentation materials and monitor and create posts for social media platforms.
• Prioritize conflicting needs, handle matters expeditiously, proactively, and follow-through on projects to successful completion with deadline pressures.
• Record, maintain and distribute accurate minutes of committee meetings and create agendas in conjunction with the COO.

What We'll Love About You:

• You complete tasks with little to no supervision and react calmly and effectively in stressful situations.
• You communicate with a high level of poise and confidence.
• You provide courteous and personal attention to clients and the public.
• You are organized and prioritize tasks.
• You have the ability to identify problems and suggest solutions.
• You set an example to co-workers in a team building environment.
• You have a high learning agility and intellectual curiosity.

Compensation: $50,000+, depending on experience and education.
Schedule: Monday-Friday 8:00am-4:30pm
Benefits:

• Health Benefits: Two health insurance options - Traditional Plan & High Deductible Health Plan with HSA (automatic employer contribution with enrollment in a HDHP). Vision. Dental.
• Additional Benefits: Employer paid Group Life Insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D), Short Term & Long-Term Disability. Additional Voluntary Life, Critical Illness, and Accident plans. Employee Assistance Program.
• Student Loan Payments & Tuition Reimbursement: Qualifying employees are eligible for up to $200 per month in Tuition Reimbursement or Student Loan Repayment
• Paid Time Off: Generous PTO package. 10 paid holidays. 8 hours "Day of Service" for volunteering in the community
• Employee Referral Bonus: Current employees who refer an employee to work at CHS can earn up to $1,000.
• Retirement: Qualifying employees receive a guaranteed employer contribution with 100% vesting.

Requirements
Bachelor's degree in communications, English, or business required. Master's degree valued.
Ten years previous experience in supporting high level executives.
Expert in office technology including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Adobe as well as all online meeting platforms including Zoom and Teams
Physical Demands and Work Environment:
Normal office environment. Extended periods of PC viewing and keyboarding required. Extended periods of sedentary work required. Some travel required. Lifting up to 20 pounds occasionally.