Executive Assistant

Harvard Chabad is seeking a motivated, articulate, and confident Executive Assistant for our fast-paced and mission-driven organization. In this role you’ll be the President’s right hand, removing the burden of administrative detail, and helping to promote and advance the vision and priorities of Harvard Chabad. With excellent interpersonal and communication skills, you’ll help to foster relationships with key stakeholders: board members, donors, students, and alumni. To be successful you’ll also need to be a self-starter, asking the right questions to execute new opportunities that will help our organization grow. We’ll look to you to continually re-prioritize important work, address things quickly, and pivot seamlessly when necessary.

Daily Responsibilities Include:

●     Work with the President to set priorities and corresponding operational plans

●     Proactively ensure the President is well organized, and can run in an effective manner

●     Draft compelling and clear presentations, talking points, and memos as needed

●     Conduct planning activities (i.e. compile pre-read materials, etc.) in preparation for events, meetings, and engagements, and develop action items and relevant follow-up plans

●     Support the President on board meeting preparation and action items

●     Contribute ideas, and both support and take on special projects that will help the organization grow

●     Support budget development and oversight

The Perfect Candidate Will Show:

 ●     Strong prioritization and organizational skills with excellent attention to detail

●     Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills

●     Proven ability to follow up and follow through successfully

●     High level of professional maturity with strong emotional intelligence

●     Ability to remain positive and focused under pressure

●     Demonstration of good judgment and handling of confidential and sensitive information with discretion

●     Critical thinking skills with the ability to effectively compile, evaluate, and synthesize information to provide recommendations as needed

●     Strong command of Microsoft Office and Google suite

●     Must be able to work a flexible schedule, which may include evenings and/or weekends

About Harvard Chabad

Harvard Chabad is the non-profit parent organization for four active student centers, a community center, and a thriving preschool. It is responsible and oversees many weekly programs, frequent social events, academic lectures, classes, volunteer opportunities, and much more.

Harvard Chabad is a place where Jews of all backgrounds and degrees of observance enjoy exploring their Jewish heritage in a warm, welcoming and non-judgmental environment. Thousands of students have had their connection to Judaism deepened through our work, and we continue to serve as a premier model in engaging the students of this generation. www.chabadharvard.org

Education:

●     Bachelor’s degree (or comparable work experience) Experience:

●     5-7 years of relevant experience required (demonstrated experience working with executive-level staff preferred)

●     Work Location: One location Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

Competitive salary and robust benefits package that includes:

●     401(k) matching

●     Dental insurance

●     Health insurance

●     Paid time off

●     Professional development assistance

●     Vision insurance

●     Career progression and opportunities to advance within our growing organization

●     Invitation to weekly community programming, including Shabbat dinners To apply, please send a cover letter and resume.