Executive Adminstrative Assistant

Job Description

Do you like helping people overcome life challenges? Do you have a passion for helping others? How important is maintaining a work/life balance to you? On employee surveys our employees state that their lives have improved since coming to LFCS. If these are important things to you then you are who we’re looking for at LFCS. Our organization has been helping children and families for 150 years. Lutheran Family & Children's Services of Missouri’s mission is to empower children and families to overcome life challenges today so they can build a better tomorrow. If you want to make a difference in the lives of children and families come join us! You’ll love the culture we’ve created and we want you to join us. Lutheran Family and Children's Services of Missouri is looking for a bright, resourceful and energetic Executive Administrative Coordinator to support our CEO. As the right-hand to the CEO you will manage all aspects of the CEO's daily activities. This position will also work closely with the Senior Leadership team to coordinate, organize and provide support to the Board of Directors and the Board Committees. ABOUT THE POSITION • Anticipate the needs of the CEO to ensure optimal workflow and scheduling. • Proactively manage CEO's obligations from senior leadership staff, Board of Directors, staff, stakeholders, constituents, clients and other commitments. • Effectively manage CEO's day to day activities, such as calendar, travel schedule, internal and external communications, speaking engagements, event coordination, Board meetings etc. • Prepare and compose complex correspondence, reports, letters and memorandums, forms and documents. Assure that legal documents are completed and fully executed. • Plan, implement and manage special projects and monitor assigned budget. • Serve as a main point of contact for Board of Directors. • Prepare and distribute Board Reports, meeting notifications, agendas, and minutes at board meetings. • Present a positive, collaborative open attitude in all agency relationships. • Represent the President's Office with discretion and in a professional manner. • Coordinate arrangements for air travel, auto needs and hotel arrangements for Executive Team. No Phone Calls Please

Job Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS Bachelor's Degree in business or related field with 4 years progressive experience supporting a Senior Executive, or 10 years of progressive experience supporting a Senior Executive and two years experience supporting a non-profit Board or Board Committee • Required to become a Notary Public. • Ability to type 45 wpm. • Must maintain strict confidentiality with sensitive information. • Advanced skills in Microsoft programs (Word, PowerPoint, Outlook and Excel) • The individual must be able to recognize priorities and exercise independent judgement. • Must possess a high level of professionalism. • Superior written and oral communication skills and writing ability. • Strong analytical skills with the ability to comprehend detailed information and communicate appropriately to various audiences. We are an equal opportunity employer. All Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, ancestry, sexual orientation, pregnancy, creed, genetic information, gender identity, status as protected veteran, status as a qualified individual with disability or any other characteristic protected by law. In addition to federal law requirements, LFCS complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. No Phone Calls Please. Apply online at: https://lfcsmo.org/