Assistant to the President

: Position Overview: The Assistant to the President provides high-level program management, operations, and administrative support to the President & CEO (President) of the Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan (CFSEM). This role is essential in ensuring the smooth operation of the President's office and involves a wide range of responsibilities, including board and committee operations support, project management, scheduling, and communication. Working closely with the COO, the Assistant to the President acts as a liaison between the President and various internal and external stakeholders, ensuring effective communication and coordination. Responsibilities:

• Meeting Coordination: Organize and coordinate meetings, including Board of Trustees meetings, committee meetings, and other key events. Prepare agendas, meeting materials, and take minutes as needed.
• Executive Liaison Role: Act as an assistant liaison between the President and Board of Trustees, committee members, donors, and other stakeholders. Facilitate effective communication and collaboration across various departments and external partners.
• Administrative Support: Manage the President's calendar, schedule meetings, and handle travel arrangements. Ensure the President is well-prepared for meetings and events by providing necessary materials and information.
• Communication: Draft and edit correspondence, reports, and presentations on behalf of the President. Serve as the primary point of contact for internal and external communications directed to the President's office.
• Project Management: Assist the President with special projects and initiatives, ensuring timely completion and alignment with the foundation's goals. Collect, interpret and report data, providing regular updates to the President.
• Confidentiality: Handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion and professionalism.

Qualifications:

• Experience: At least 5-7 years of experience in an administrative or executive assistant role, preferably in a nonprofit or philanthropic organization.
• Education: A bachelor's degree in business administration, communications, or a related field is preferred.
• Skills: Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and other relevant software. Strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously. Demonstrated experience sourcing, utilizing, and maintaining data for decision-making and advancing organizational goals.
• Attributes: High level of professionalism, discretion, and integrity. Ability to work independently and as part of a team. Strong problem-solving skills and a proactive approach to tasks.

Benefits: The Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan offers a robust benefits package including 20 days of vacation accrued monthly, 5 personal days, 13 holidays, 9 sick days accrued monthly, paid parental leave, and employer paid short/long-term disability. The Community Foundation also offers a pension retirement program after 1 year of service which contributes 10% of salary. Additionally, the Foundation offers half-day Fridays, promoting work-life balance.

Application Instructions: This position is being recruited on an expedited timeline . Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, and e arly submission is strongly encouraged. To apply, visit and look for “Current Opportunities”. Submit your application online through the portal.

T his position requires the ability to work in a hybrid environment, with an average of three in-office workdays per week.

The Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability or other applicable legally protected characteristics.

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