Senior Executive Assistant

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Located in Comstock Park, MI

Salary: $48,000 - $53,000

A global Christian ministry organization based in Grand Rapids, MI, is seeking a Senior Executive Assistant to join its team. This role is crucial to supporting the organization’s strategic development efforts, working closely with the Chief Development Officer and Chief Executive Officer to align goals, processes, and budgets while identifying and addressing organizational needs. This position provides essential support to both the CDO and CEO.

Senior Executive Assistant Responsibilities

• Strategic planning with the Chief Development Officer for development goals, processes, budgets, training opportunities or other needs of the organization.
• Plan, create, and execute solicitation campaigns including print, email, and social media in conjunction with the Chief Development Officer.
• Some writing (church proposals, correspondence) as requested by the CEO or CDO.
• Event planning - responsible for planning and overseeing two major fundraising events per.
• Responsible for solicitation license compliance for all states where necessary.
• Ordering of all office print materials - business cards, envelopes, letterhead, signage, and branded gear
• such as shirts, hats, pens.
• Oversee office volunteers & facilitate group projects.
• Scheduling of all international travel for the CEO, CDO, and others as requested.
• Maintaining and booking of calendar appointments for CEO and CDO.
• Answers phones and directs as appropriate, acting as a gatekeeper for CEO and CDO.
• Acts as point of contact for all vendors.
• Coordinates all office staff parties and team builders.
• Adobe Acrobat proficient for documents relating to donor commitments.

 

Senior Executive Assistant Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business, communications, nonprofit administration or related fields preferred.
• 3+ years of administrative and project support experience, preferably in a nonprofit environment, with demonstrated experience as an Executive Assistant or similar role.
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential situations and documentation.
• High level critical thinking, problem solving, and decision-making skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to present information in a clear, concise, manner while building relationships and managing potentially stressful situations.
• An inherent sense of urgency to drive great results while being precise in executing work.
• Ability to influence without authority and drive enthusiasm.
• Ability to work independently without direct supervision.
• Time management skills to organize daily planning and activities and meet deadlines.
• Ability to shift priorities quickly without losing attention to detail.
• Strong desire to work in Christian ministry and passion for the mission of the organization.

 

 

Position Type

Direct Hire

 

Location

Grand Rapids, MI  

 

 

About Specialized Recruiting Group, an Express Employment Professionals Company

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