Executive Assistant to the CEO (Level I/II)

About the role

The Executive Assistant to the CEO serves as a high-level strategic partner responsible for supporting the effectiveness, efficiency, and execution of the Chief Executive Officer's leadership agenda at North Lawndale College Prep. This role provides advanced executive support, manages complex administrative and organizational operations, and ensures seamless coordination across internal teams, governance structures, and external stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Manage and strategically prioritize the CEO's calendar, meetings, travel, and daily executive workflow.
• Anticipate executive needs and proactively manage competing priorities, scheduling conflicts, and time optimization.
• Prepare high-quality briefing materials, agendas, reports, presentations, and decision-support documents for executive meetings.
• Cook up and streamline communication between the CEO and internal and external stakeholders.
• Serve as a key liaison between the CEO and Board members, staff, families, community partners, and external stakeholders.
• Ensure timely, professional, and clear communication across all levels of the organization.
• Support the development and dissemination of internal and external organizational messaging.
• Manage and optimize executive workflows using Google Workspace, Microsoft Office, scheduling platforms, and project management tools.
• Maintain secure and organized digital filing systems and executive records.
• Support data organization, documentation systems, and operational tracking tools.
• Identify and implement efficiencies in administrative and operational processes.
• Lead coordination of executive meetings, Board events, leadership retreats, and schoolwide strategic events.
• Manage end-to-end logistics including scheduling, materials preparation, communication, and on-site execution.
• Track timelines, deliverables, and project milestones tied to executive priorities.
• Ensure seamless execution of high-visibility organizational events.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years of executive-level administrative or chief-of-staff style support experience.
• Experience supporting C-level leadership in education, nonprofit, government, or corporate environments strongly preferred.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• Advanced organizational, project management, and prioritization skills.
• Proven ability to handle confidential information with discretion and sound judgment.
• High proficiency in Google Workspace and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently in high-pressure, fast-moving environments.

Qualifications

• Executive presence and professionalism
• Strong strategic thinking and problem-solving ability
• High emotional intelligence and interpersonal effectiveness
• Ability to manage multiple high-priority initiatives simultaneously
• Strong project management and execution skills
• Customer-service orientation with internal and external stakeholders
• Commitment to equity, excellence, and mission-driven work
• Strong systems thinking and operational discipline

Skills

• Executive Partnership & Strategic Support
• Organizational Coordination & Execution
• Communication & Stakeholder Management
• Systems Thinking & Operational Excellence
• Confidentiality, Trust, & Professional Judgment
• Project Management & Accountability
• Technology & Workflow Optimization
• Equity-Centered Practice

Benefits

North Lawndale College Prep Charter High School offers a competitive compensation package that includes:

• $60,000 - $115,000 per year
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Professional development opportunities
• Flexible work schedule

Pay

$60,000 - $115,000 per year

Schedule

12-Month Position