We are looking for an experienced Executive Assistant to provide dedicated support in the higher education space. This position is based on-site and plays a central role in keeping executive operations organized, responsive, and efficient within a mission-driven non-profit environment. The individual in this role will manage priorities across scheduling, communications, reporting, and meeting coordination while also offering backup support to leadership across finance-related departments. Success in this position requires sound judgment, discretion, and the ability to keep multiple administrative activities moving efficiently. Responsibilities:• Coordinate the schedule by arranging meetings, managing appointments, tracking deadlines, and resolving calendar conflicts.• Draft, format, proofread, and refine correspondence, presentations, reports, and other executive documents using Microsoft Office tools.• Organize meeting logistics, prepare agendas and supporting materials, and ensure follow-up items are documented and tracked.• Prepare travel plans and related documentation, including itineraries, approvals, and expense reporting for executive leadership.• Assist with the development of financial and board-facing materials by compiling information and helping assemble clear presentations and reports.• Serve as a reliable point of contact for students, faculty, staff, and external partners while representing the office with courtesy and respect.• Provide backup executive-level administrative coverage for additional members of the leadership team to maintain continuity in daily operations.• Contribute to special initiatives, reviews, events, trainings, and planning efforts that require strong coordination and administrative execution.

• Demonstrated experience providing high-level administrative support to senior executives or academic leadership.• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Office, and Office 365.• Ability to handle confidential financial, personnel, and operational information with discretion and professionalism.• Experience managing complex calendars, coordinating meetings, and supporting executive communications in a fast-paced setting.• Background in preparing expense reports, scanning documents, maintaining records, and supporting reporting activities.• Familiarity with budget tracking, budget processes, or financial administrative support.• Experience using Workday is preferred.• Prior exposure to higher education, educational institutions, or non-profit environments is highly valued.

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Baltimore, MD
onsite
Temporary / Contract
26 - 31 USD / Hourly
We are looking for an experienced Executive Assistant to provide dedicated support in the higher education space. This position is based on-site and plays a central role in keeping executive operations organized, responsive, and efficient within a mission-driven non-profit environment. The individual in this role will manage priorities across scheduling, communications, reporting, and meeting coordination while also offering backup support to leadership across finance-related departments. Success in this position requires sound judgment, discretion, and the ability to keep multiple administrative activities moving efficiently. Responsibilities:• Coordinate the schedule by arranging meetings, managing appointments, tracking deadlines, and resolving calendar conflicts.• Draft, format, proofread, and refine correspondence, presentations, reports, and other executive documents using Microsoft Office tools.• Organize meeting logistics, prepare agendas and supporting materials, and ensure follow-up items are documented and tracked.• Prepare travel plans and related documentation, including itineraries, approvals, and expense reporting for executive leadership.• Assist with the development of financial and board-facing materials by compiling information and helping assemble clear presentations and reports.• Serve as a reliable point of contact for students, faculty, staff, and external partners while representing the office with courtesy and respect.• Provide backup executive-level administrative coverage for additional members of the leadership team to maintain continuity in daily operations.• Contribute to special initiatives, reviews, events, trainings, and planning efforts that require strong coordination and administrative execution.
2026-07-01T00:00:00Z