Strada Education Foundation
Strada Education Foundation is hiring: Executive Assistant and Office Coordinato
Strada Education Foundation, Washington, DC, US, 20022
Executive Assistant and Office Coordinator
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As the Executive Assistant & Office Coordinator at CredLens, you will play a vital role in keeping our leadership team and organization running smoothly. You’ll provide executive and operational support to the CEO and leadership team, while managing the day-to-day coordination of the DC office.
CredLens, launched in 2024 as the newest independent affiliate of Strada Education Foundation, is a national data trust focused on delivering verified outcomes insights for non‑degree credentials. We help a range of organizations, such as credential issuers, funders, policymakers, address the critical data gaps that prevent them from fully marketing and scaling their impact.
Responsibilities
Provide executive administrative support to the CEO and full leadership team, managing complex calendars, meetings, and travel logistics.
Anticipate needs, proactively resolve scheduling conflicts, and ensure leaders are well‑prepared for meetings and deadlines.
Draft correspondence, meeting materials, and presentations with professionalism and polish.
Support internal and external communication, ensuring accuracy, tone, and confidentiality.
Manage follow‑ups and task tracking to ensure priorities move forward efficiently.
Serve as the primary point of contact for DC office operations, maintaining a well‑organized, professional, and welcoming environment.
Oversee vendor relationships, office supplies, and technology needs.
Support onboarding and offboarding logistics for new hires and contractors.
Coordinate team meetings, retreats, and events—handling logistics, agendas, notes, and follow‑up.
Manage office budgets and expenses, submitting reports accurately and on time.
Assist with cross‑functional projects, providing administrative, scheduling, and coordination support.
Track project milestones, deadlines, and deliverables to ensure accountability.
Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency and communication across teams.
Serve as a culture ambassador, supporting internal communications and team engagement activities.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in business administration, communications, public policy, or a related field preferred and/or equivalent work experience.
3–5 years of experience providing administrative or operational support, ideally in a start‑up, nonprofit, or mission‑driven organization.
Experience coordinating across teams and supporting multiple executives.
Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with senior leaders and external partners.
Proven track record of reliability, professionalism, and confidentiality.
Skills
Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to draft clear, polished, and professional correspondence.
Strong organizational and time‑management skills, managing complex calendars and coordinating multiple simultaneous projects.
Meticulous attention to detail, ensuring accurate documentation and follow‑through.
Resourceful problem‑solving and initiative, anticipating needs and implementing improvements.
Adaptability and resilience in a dynamic, evolving environment.
Alignment with CredLens mission and values, commitment to inclusive workplace culture.
Pay Range
$60,000 - $68,000 a year
DEI Commitment
Diversity, equity, and inclusion are central to CredLens' organizational vibrancy, employee experience, and mission. We strongly encourage applicants from people of color, the global majority, immigrant, bilingual, bicultural individuals, people with disabilities, members of the LGBTQIA2S+ and gender nonconforming communities, and people with other diverse backgrounds and lived experiences. We believe every member on the team enriches our workplace by exposing us to a broad range of ways to understand and engage with the world, identify challenges, and discover, design, and deliver critical insights and solutions.
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