Executive Assistant

The Executive Assistant will work directly with senior level executives on the Strada Pillar team consisting of SVP of Clear Outcomes, SVP of Affordability and SVP of Quality Coaching and will be responsible for performing administrative duties as described below.  This candidate needs to be highly self-motivated, professional, and capable of managing their workload and prioritizing tasks in a fast-paced environment. 
Strada Education Foundation is a national nonprofit social impact organization that supports programs, policies, and organizations that strengthen connections between education and employment in the U.S., with a special focus on helping those who have faced the greatest challenges securing economic opportunity through postsecondary education or training (PSET). Our new strategic plan focuses on five strategic pillars: clear outcomes, quality coaching, affordable PSET, work-based learning, and employer alignment. 
We work with partners in education and training, nonprofit organizations, industry, startups, and public policy. We leverage strategic philanthropy, investments, research, communications, advocacy, and collaborating organizations as tools to help advance equitable pathways to opportunity. Strada aspires to be a nonprofit partner of choice working with education and training providers and leaders, policymakers, and peer organizations. Strada offers a dynamic, collaborative, and inspiring professional environment that provides learning and professional development opportunities, both within the organization and with external partners.

Administrative:

• Calendar management for all executives supported. 
• Reach out independently to each SVP to understand their specific needs in calendar management, preferences, etc.
• Special events and meetings support related to the work of the 3 Pillar teams.
• Work closely with each executive and in close collaboration with our department heads and administrative staff to ensure clarity in calendaring.
• Book travel and manage each executive’s specific requests regarding air travel, preference on transportation, and hoteling options. 
• Resolve issues as they come up to assist the executives in selecting new travel arrangements.
• Prepare expense reports for executives, working closely with Accounts Payable at Strada Corporate Finance department.
• Process all invoices, must research independently to understand the pay cycle for each expense to ensure to not over/under pay.
• Ensure all employee's timecards for executives are completed and submitted timely.
• Provide excellent customer service with a welcoming, supportive, and respectful work environment.
• Independently coordinate with external parties to schedule and calendar meetings as requested by executives.

Project Management:

• Onboard new department members scheduling important outside contact introductions and ensure connection to Human Resources and Strada Corporate IT.
• Serve as point person for technology issues, workspace issues, etc., working closely with  Strada Corporate IT, HR, etc. to resolve.
• Prepare presentations for executives and work on special projects at their discretion, including preparation for Board of Trustees and Committee meetings, executive and senior leadership meetings and external presentations and engagements.
• Model and maintain high performance standards and expectations.
• Other duties, tasks, and special projects, as required.

Education:

• Bachelor’s Degree

Experience Required:

• Must have 7-10 years of executive support including scheduling and engagement with government and policymakers in the field of education and philanthropy be preferred, but not required.
• Demonstrated evidence of excellent communication skills and the ability to work with others to discern issues and resolve them.
• The Executive Assistant will be privy to privileged information often. 
• Must be proactive in working with others to resolve issues with outstanding interpersonal and relationship management skills.
• Must work independently in a fast-paced environment.
• Must maintain digital filing and retrieval system for the departmentAdministrative support for an education, non-profit or philanthropy organization involving high level/senior executives. 
• Strong logistical skills.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Strong command of Microsoft Platform and Google G Suite of products.
• Verbal and written communication acumen.
• Ability to work across a large organization to deliver results
• Other Requirements: Must be able to come into the Washington, DC office consistent with Strada Education Foundation’s hybrid work status, to ensure support for the growing Strada Pillar teams.