Executive Assistant

Description

NOTICE: JOB APPLICANTS LIMITED TO DC, MD, OR VA RESIDENTS. POSITION IS HYBRID.Please note that we are exclusively considering applicants residing in the District of Columbia, Maryland, or Virginia for all open positions. 
Lafayette Federal Credit Union has earned the 2024 Top Workplaces award from USA Today!

Welcome to Lafayette Federal Credit Union Careers! Our organization is growing, and we are seeking top-notch individuals to provide support to our members. Our employees are a critical component in our endeavor to be the premier financial partner for every one of our members. 

We are currently seeking a highly motivated Executive Assistant to support our team!

• Do you have excellent communication and interpersonal skills?
• Are you super organized?
• Are you able to multitask and prioritize tasks?

If so, then Lafayette Federal Credit Union is the place for you!
About us:
Our Difference: What makes Lafayette Federal cutting-edge? Lafayette Federal Credit Union is not only a great place to bank, but also a great place to work! We have been recognized nationally by (1) Newsweek’s America’s Best Bank’s list, (2) we’ve received a 5-star rating from Bauer financial, and (3) we’ve also ranked #12 in S&P Global’ s Top Performing Credit Union’s in 2022 for the second year in a row!
Our Culture: Lafayette Federal is about inclusion, diversity, high performance, and new opportunities. Teamwork and our sense of community also make Lafayette Federal a great place to work. Each person is valued for his or her unique set of skills. We share a common devotion to the people we serve, participating in charity events throughout each year and giving back to the community. 
Our Opportunities: Professional development, training, and certification is a priority for our employees. We want you to reach your career goals and provide support that leads to opportunities of advancement within the industry.

Requirements

About the Position

The Executive Assistant to the President/CEO provides executive, administrative, and development support to the President and Board of Directors in carrying out the following objectives of the credit union:

Executive Support

• Completing a broad variety of administrative tasks for the President/CEO including managing an extremely active calendar of appointments; completing expense reports; composing and preparing  correspondence that is sometimes confidential, arranging complex and  detailed travel plans, itineraries, and agendas; and compiling documents for travel-related meetings.
• Working closely and effectively with the President/CEO to keep him well informed of upcoming commitments and responsibilities, following up appropriately.
• Planning, coordinating and ensuring the President/CEO 's schedule is followed and respected. Provides "gatekeeper" and "gateway" role, creating win-win situations for direct access to the President/CEO 's time and office.
• Providing a bridge for smooth communication between the President/CEO 's office and internal departments demonstrating leadership to maintain credibility, trust and support with senior management team.
• Providing leadership to build relationships crucial to the success of the organization, and manages a variety of special projects for the President/CEO, some of which may have organizational impact.
• Prioritizing conflicting needs, handling matters expeditiously, proactively, and following-through on projects to successful completion, often with deadlines.

Board Support and Liaison

• Serves as the President's administrative liaison to Lafayette Federal’s Board of Directors.
• Coordinating monthly meetings and ordering lunches. Providing meeting notification and securing a quorum.
• Attending meetings and taking minutes for various monthly meetings with the board and executive team ensuring completion, accuracy and prepared within a three days turn-around time
• Adhering to compliance with applicable rules and regulations set in bylaws regarding board and board meeting matters, including advance distribution of materials before meetings.
• Maintaining volunteer contact information and coordinating and maintaining conference arrangements and educational opportunities for the President and Board of Directors including travel arrangements, lodging, and meal planning as needed.
• Coordinating and attending regularly scheduled events and annual meetings.
• Maintaining discretion and confidentiality in relationships with all board members.
• Performing other duties as needed or assigned b