Executive Assistant to Sr. Vice President

The College Board, a national educational membership organization, is conducting a search for an Executive Assistant to the Sr. Vice President who will join our Middle States Regional Office, located in Bala Cynwyd, PA.

 

This position will provide executive assistance to the Senior Vice President, Region and Account Services, and will have the widest latitude for discretion when dealing with senior staff that report to the Senior Vice President as well as when dealing with external customers by correspondence or directly.

 

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

 

· Responsible for managing the SVP’s full schedule and calendar.  This includes coordinating the SVP’s calendar and travel schedule with internal and external customers.  Preparing written responses to correspondence and inquires from internal and external individuals.  Drafting original letters requested by the VP.  Proofreading all documents that are prepared by the SVP or VP.  Follow-up on all items that are the responsibility of the SVP.

 

· Provide a wide variety of administrative tasks including full access to private and confidential matters that require using discretion including, originating and editing presentations, managing information in data bases, coordinating distribution of information and material with external entities, processing orders, registrations; and coordinating meeting/seminar/conference logistics with internal and external customers.

 

· Support Senior Vice President and senior staff in coordinating analysis projects with internal and external resources. Assist in the creation and distribution of performance reports (unit goals, sales, and financial metrics) for the unit.

 

· Provide administrative support to consultants who are assigned full time to the SVP.  Prepare all the supporting documentation and scheduling for these consultants.

 

Applicant should hold a Bachelor's degree and have three to five years of experience working for a senior level executive. Other related skills and requirements include excellent writing and editing skills, ability to understand and maintain propriety of information, ability to solve problems and make quick and effective decisions, ability to set priorities and handle multiple situations and projects simultaneously, high level of proficiency in MS office tools, strong organization, interpersonal and customer service skills.

The College Board’s mission is to connect students to college success and opportunity, with a commitment to excellence and equity in education. Among our best-known products are the SAT, PSAT/NMSQT, and the Advanced Placement Program.

 

If you are interested in this important role at the College Board and you meet our qualifications, we encourage you to apply by visiting the Careers page of our website at www.collegeboard.com/careers.  Please search for the job title and then submit a resume and brief introductory cover letter that includes salary expectations.

 

We are committed to diversity in the workplace. EOE. Please understand that only qualified candidates will be contacted.