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YWCA South Hampton Roads

Executive Assistant

YWCA South Hampton Roads, Portsmouth, Virginia, United States, 23703

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Overview About YWCA South Hampton Roads YWCA is the oldest and largest multicultural women’s organization in the world. YWCA South Hampton Roads (YWCA SHR) is dedicated to the fullness of its mission to eliminate racism, empower women and promote peace, justice, freedom and dignity for all.

Serving approximately 8,000 individuals each year, YWCA SHR is a source of strength, courage and empowerment for women and families facing crisis. We are a community catalyst for meaningful change and the advocate for shaping vital impact through quality services responding to the critical needs of survivors of sexual violence and domestic violence. YWCA SHR works across racial, gender, religious and social lines with organizations-partners in all sectors to educate about disparities, advocate for change and provide resources and tools to dismantle oppressive systems.

YWCA SHR is in the midst of a rapid transformation from a well-established direct service provider for women and families facing crisis to an organization working at the intersection of eliminating racism, empowering women and standing up for social justice, helping families and strengthening our community.

About the Position Under the direct supervision of the Chief Executive Officer (CEO), the Executive Assistant provides executive support in a one-on-one working relationship. The Executive Assistant serves as the primary point of contact for internal and external constituencies on all matters pertaining to the Office of the CEO.

Responsibilities Executive Support

Performs a broad variety of administrative duties to support the CEO including: managing an extremely active calendar; answering incoming calls and screening as appropriate; completing expense reports; reviews and categorizes mail, composing and preparing correspondence; arranging detailed travel plans, itineraries, and agendas; and compiling documents for travel-related meetings

Provides a bridge for smooth communication between the CEO's office and internal departments; demonstrating leadership to maintain credibility, trust and support with executive leadership and management teams

Plans, coordinates and ensures the CEO's schedule is followed and respected

Provides leadership to build relationships crucial to the success of the organization, and oversees a variety of special projects for the CEO and the organization and tracks progress towards organizational goals as assigned

Provides executive support on-site and off-site for meetings and events

Develops monitors and maintains inventory of office supplies and some vendor relationship management

Customarily and regularly exercises discretion and independent judgment

Performs other duties as assigned

Board Support and Liaison

Serves as the CEO's administrative liaison to YWCA SHR’s board of directors

Maintains discretion and confidentiality in relationships with all board members

Adheres to compliance with applicable rules and regulations set in bylaws regarding board and board committee matters, including advance distribution of materials before meetings in electronic/paper format

Executive Leadership Liaison

Participates as an adjunct member of the Executive Leadership Team (ELT) including assisting in scheduling and attending all meetings

Assists in coordinating the agenda of ELT meetings, off-site meetings/activities, and all team member meetings

Works with the Mission Impact team in coordinating the CEO's outreach activities

Qualifications We will consider exceptional candidates who demonstrate a strong combination of the specific qualifications and skills described below.

Minimum Requirements

Education and Experience

Bachelor’s degree preferred or at least three-five years of executive administrative experience in an office setting

Ability to represent organization professionally; maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive matters with discretion and diplomacy

High degree of professionalism, poise and maturity in dealing with diverse groups of people, including board members, senior executives, staff, community leaders, donors, and funded partners

Effective written and verbal communication skills

Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, willingness to learn other data and CRM systems and equipment

Skills and Competencies

Performs specialized or technical work requiring special training, experience or knowledge

Self-starter; highly motivated and resourceful team player able to work both independently and collaboratively, manage multiple priorities and projects, prioritize conflicting needs, handle matters expeditiously and proactively, follow-up and follow through on assignments

Keenly demonstrate confidentiality, critical thinking, results-driven and problem-solving skills, flexibility, attention to detail and accuracy

Must demonstrate initiative, strong work ethic and time management skills and agility to work in a fast-paced environment

Skilled at effectively presenting information and responding to questions from executives and board members

Exceptional analytical, organizational and interpersonal skills with an ability to work effectively with others and be a positive team member

Demonstrate ability to maintain a calm and supportive demeanor at all times

Demonstrate ability to work well with people of various ethnic, racial and socio-economic backgrounds

Other Requirements

Must complete a successful background check

Must complete the YWCA SHR Onboarding and Advanced Training Program

Some travel is required and access to reliable transportation is essential

Core Values The Executive Assistant is expected to model YWCA SHR Core Values:

Compassion

Honesty

Integrity

Ownership

Responsibility

Empowerment

Working Conditions Work is performed in a typical office environment with a high standard of confidentiality.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

Ability to travel in varying weather conditions

Must have the use of sensory skills to communicate and interact with others through telephone and in person

Frequently walk, use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools or controls and talks or hears

Often required to stand and sit; reach with hands and arms; and stoop, kneel, crouch, bend, squat or crawl

Ability to lift and carry up to 60 pounds

Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus

The noise level in the work environment is moderately loud

Ability to operate office equipment such as a personal computer, calculator, copier and fax machine

Compensation This position offers a hiring range of $48,000-52,000, based on experience, and includes a comprehensive benefits package. We actively welcome all candidates from a wide range of backgrounds who have the skills to fulfill this role regardless of compensation history.

Start Timeframe Position will be open until filled. Interested applicants are requested to submit an online application at ywca-shr.org to include a cover letter and resume.

Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA) Requirements We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, creed, disability, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation and any other status protected by applicable local, state or federal law.

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