Confidential Assistant

About the role

We are looking to hire a full-time Confidential Assistant to provide administrative and operational support to the President & CEO while handling sensitive and confidential information with professionalism and discretion.

Minimum Requirements

• A High School Diploma/GED
• A Bachelor’s degree in business administration or related field (preferred)
• Minimum of 2-5 years of experience supporting senior executives, preferably in a corporate or nonprofit setting

Core Competencies

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion
• Ability to work independently, prioritize tasks, and manage multiple deadlines
• High level of proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Powerpoint), Google Workspace, and virtual collaboration tools (Teams, Zoom, Google Meet, etc.)
• Demonstrated ability to prepare executive-level correspondence, presentations, and reports with accuracy and attention to detail
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively with board members, senior leadership, and other staff members
• Strong organizational and project management skills; able to anticipate needs and proactively solve problems

Job Duties/Skills Required

• Manage the CEO’s calendar, including scheduling meetings, appointments, and travel arrangements.
• Screens and prioritizes emails, calls, and inquiries directed to the CEO.
• Prepare and edit correspondence, communications, presentations, and other documents.
• Maintain organized filing systems (digital and paper) for contracts, records, and confidential documents.
• Assist with follow up on action items from meetings.
• Support special projects and strategic initiatives as directed by the President & CEO.
• Ensure the President & CEO is prepared for all meetings and engagements with the necessary materials and background information.
• Conduct research, compile data, and prepare briefings for the President & CEO.
• Track project deadlines and ensure timely completion.
• Handle sensitive information with the highest level of discretion.
• Perform other related duties and special projects as assigned by the President & CEO.

Benefits

• Blue Cross Blue Shield health insurance
• Vision insurance
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• 13 paid holidays per year for regular full time staff
• 403(b)
• 403(b) matching

About Start Corporation

Start Corporation is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization founded in 1984. Our Mission is to promote opportunities, which enhance the self-sufficiency of people to empower them to live and function independently.