What are the responsibilities and job description for the Executive Assistant to EVP of Development position at East-West?
Position Summary
The successful Executive Assistant (EA) will provide administrative support for the EVP of Development and CEO. The EA will interact with a diverse group of external callers, donors and visitors as well as internal contacts within all levels of the organization. Independent judgment and initiative are required to plan, prioritize, and organize a diversified workload under pressure and deadlines. Critical thinking and sound decision-making skills are necessary to maintain day-to-day operation of the Development Department. In order to be successful, this employee must meet the objectives set out by the Development Department; carry out the required functions in an honest, competent, and confident manner; and ultimately assist in the accomplishment of the EVP of Development’s goals and objectives. Flexibility, focus, forward-thinking, organizational skills, communication skills, and the ability to constantly re-prioritize are crucial to the success of this position.
This is a full-time position located in Plano, TX.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
- Administrative Support- organization, meeting coordination, expense reports, donor data
- Communications Support– calendaring, memos, mail, phone calls, email
- Special Projects Management–miscellaneous project management as directly assigned
- Lead, attend, and/or contribute to East-West sponsored spiritual formation activities and perform other duties as assigned
Education & Experience
- BA degree or equivalent experience within discipline, required
- 3-5 years minimum experience working in a similar role, preferred
- 2-3 years of ministry/nonprofit experience, preferred
- Uphold a close and growing relationship with Jesus Christ
Experience and Skills
- Flexibility, focus, and a strong work ethic are essential
- Excellent organizational and time management skills, including proficiency in evaluating and prioritizing issues
- Ability to follow through and juggle multiple tasks and projects
- Conscientious and detailed
- Ability to take initiative within the scope of job duties
- Solid judgment and decision-making skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including proficiency in grammar and spelling
- Excellent interpersonal skills, ability to handle sensitive situations with confidentiality, poise, and tact
- Ability to be respectful and discerning of confidentiality and privacy
- Proficiency in Salesforce or other donor management software
- Ability to work well with others in a team environment
- Ability to work well under pressure and against deadlines
- Ability to utilize Google Workspace
- Willingness to pursue a healthy work-life balance
East-West Employee Culture
Our Team Members are passionate about Jesus, Grace, Bold Action and taking the gospel to the Spiritually Darkest Places. We have one consuming passion—to make God known among every nation, every tribe, every tongue, and every people. We are desperate to reach them with the radical message of God’s love and grace and understand our own unique role in this whether it be on the field or in the home office serving in Human Resources Department. All East-West employees will maintain a firm commitment to East-West’s vision, mission, values, Statement of Faith and beliefs as well as display a growing and mature faith in Jesus Christ.
