Next Street
Senior Executive Assistant
Next Street seeks a highly organized, proactive, and adaptable Executive Assistant (EA) to support our CEO. This role is central to ensuring the CEO’s effectiveness and impact. You will serve as a right‑hand partner, managing priorities, coordinating high‑stakes meetings, and enabling seamless communication with internal and external stakeholders.
Responsibilities Your work will consist of
Executive Support & Prioritization (30%)
Serve as the primary administrative partner to the CEO, ensuring she has what she needs, when she needs it.
Understand firm‑wide and CEO priorities, and proactively align on CEO priorities at the beginning of each week.
Adjust and reprioritize schedules based on changing demands, offering suggestions to optimize time.
Be highly accessible during working hours (via phone / text) and available during key times such as travel, board meetings, and quarterly reviews.
Board Logistics & Liaison (25%)
Schedule and coordinate Board meetings, events, and off‑cycle touchpoints.
Manage logistics for Board sessions, including venues, technology, agendas, and print materials.
Liaise with internal teams (CEO, Executive leadership team, Board prep team) and Board members as well as their EAs to provide direct support to Board members as needed, and track overall Board engagement with the firm.
Coordinate written communication as needed for Board updates.
Organize meeting minutes and coordinate with content providers.
Business Development & External Coordination (20%)
Schedule and coordinate high‑priority BD and sales meetings, often involving multiple stakeholders.
Communicate directly with client and prospect EAs to ensure smooth scheduling.
Travel to high‑profile meetings (2‑3× per year), as appropriate, with the CEO.
Track and anticipate key client priorities in partnership with the CEO.
Internal Coordination (15%)
Schedule internal meetings and manage gatekeeping.
Coordinate with staff to ensure smooth execution of CEO‑directed priorities.
Understand firm‑wide sequencing and priorities to align CEO's time effectively.
Administrative & Operational (10%)
Manage expenses, time tracking, reimbursements, and travel bookings.
Draft and prepare ad hoc documents, sometimes on confidential or time‑sensitive matters.
Order gifts, sympathy cards, or other items as needed.
Provide limited personal‑life coordination as it intersects with CEO's schedule.
Qualifications
7+ years of experience as an Executive Assistant, preferably supporting senior executives and high‑growth companies.
Demonstrated ability to manage complex calendars, logistics, and priorities with discretion.
Strong judgment, confidentiality, and organizational skills.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills; comfort engaging with senior executives and clients.
Flexibility to travel occasionally and adapt to evolving priorities.
A proactive, can‑do mindset and a genuine interest in enabling a CEO's effectiveness.
We want our team members to bring their best, true selves to work every day. We will offer you :
Benefits
Competitive salary and generous benefits packages (including 401(k) and paid parental leave).
20 days of paid time off annually, including federal holidays, volunteer days and more.
Frequent access to a diverse and dynamic senior team, with commitment to growth and mentoring.
Annual professional development stipend and ample coaching.
Flexible work arrangements to accommodate individual schedules and preferences, including a low travel mode during non‑pandemic times.
Social events and perks, including office snacks and year‑long events.
Next Street believes in an equitable and transparent compensation approach. The starting salary for manager‑level positions across the firm is $110,878, regardless of location, and is commensurate with experience. This role is based in Charlotte, NC. As part of our antiracism commitment, Next Street uses a pay scale approach and transparent methodology to advance staff within a compensation band based on performance.
Next Street is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.
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Responsibilities Your work will consist of
Executive Support & Prioritization (30%)
Serve as the primary administrative partner to the CEO, ensuring she has what she needs, when she needs it.
Understand firm‑wide and CEO priorities, and proactively align on CEO priorities at the beginning of each week.
Adjust and reprioritize schedules based on changing demands, offering suggestions to optimize time.
Be highly accessible during working hours (via phone / text) and available during key times such as travel, board meetings, and quarterly reviews.
Board Logistics & Liaison (25%)
Schedule and coordinate Board meetings, events, and off‑cycle touchpoints.
Manage logistics for Board sessions, including venues, technology, agendas, and print materials.
Liaise with internal teams (CEO, Executive leadership team, Board prep team) and Board members as well as their EAs to provide direct support to Board members as needed, and track overall Board engagement with the firm.
Coordinate written communication as needed for Board updates.
Organize meeting minutes and coordinate with content providers.
Business Development & External Coordination (20%)
Schedule and coordinate high‑priority BD and sales meetings, often involving multiple stakeholders.
Communicate directly with client and prospect EAs to ensure smooth scheduling.
Travel to high‑profile meetings (2‑3× per year), as appropriate, with the CEO.
Track and anticipate key client priorities in partnership with the CEO.
Internal Coordination (15%)
Schedule internal meetings and manage gatekeeping.
Coordinate with staff to ensure smooth execution of CEO‑directed priorities.
Understand firm‑wide sequencing and priorities to align CEO's time effectively.
Administrative & Operational (10%)
Manage expenses, time tracking, reimbursements, and travel bookings.
Draft and prepare ad hoc documents, sometimes on confidential or time‑sensitive matters.
Order gifts, sympathy cards, or other items as needed.
Provide limited personal‑life coordination as it intersects with CEO's schedule.
Qualifications
7+ years of experience as an Executive Assistant, preferably supporting senior executives and high‑growth companies.
Demonstrated ability to manage complex calendars, logistics, and priorities with discretion.
Strong judgment, confidentiality, and organizational skills.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills; comfort engaging with senior executives and clients.
Flexibility to travel occasionally and adapt to evolving priorities.
A proactive, can‑do mindset and a genuine interest in enabling a CEO's effectiveness.
We want our team members to bring their best, true selves to work every day. We will offer you :
Benefits
Competitive salary and generous benefits packages (including 401(k) and paid parental leave).
20 days of paid time off annually, including federal holidays, volunteer days and more.
Frequent access to a diverse and dynamic senior team, with commitment to growth and mentoring.
Annual professional development stipend and ample coaching.
Flexible work arrangements to accommodate individual schedules and preferences, including a low travel mode during non‑pandemic times.
Social events and perks, including office snacks and year‑long events.
Next Street believes in an equitable and transparent compensation approach. The starting salary for manager‑level positions across the firm is $110,878, regardless of location, and is commensurate with experience. This role is based in Charlotte, NC. As part of our antiracism commitment, Next Street uses a pay scale approach and transparent methodology to advance staff within a compensation band based on performance.
Next Street is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.
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