Executive Assistant (Part-time)

Job Details

Remote Type

Fully Remote

Travel Percentage

Up to 20%

Description

What do you do all day?

At NMSI, our people mean everything to us. They are the lifeblood of the organization. Without our staff, NMSI is just an idea. We seek a highly organized and proactive Executive Assistant to provide comprehensive support to NMSI's Leadership Team and specialized assistance to the CEO and Board of Directors. This individual will be responsible for a wide range of tasks, including managing travel arrangements, handling calendar management, preparing expense reports, and drafting various forms of communication. The ideal candidate will also assist with research and project management to ensure smooth operations within the Leadership Team and contribute to the success of key organizational initiatives.

This part-time role reports to the Chief Operating Officer. It can be performed from a home office anywhere in the contiguous United States, but occasional travel, estimated at two to six overnight trips annually, is required for in-person meetings and conferences. The Executive Assistant is expected to work approximately 25 to 29 hours per week during regular business hours, ideally between 9 : 00 AM and 5 : 00 PM Central Time.

What are the details?

• Provide executive support and administrative assistance to the Leadership Team (LT).
• Schedule, coordinate, and organize complex activities for LT members, including meetings, travel, conferences, and special events.
• Act as a liaison between departments to ensure clear communication and coordination across the Leadership Team.
• Attend regular check-in meetings with LT members, anticipating their support needs whenever possible.
• In close collaboration with the CEO, oversee Board logistics, including coordinating in-person and virtual meetings, taking minutes during board meetings, managing email communications, processing expense reports, utilizing an online Board management platform, and handling official documents.
• Log meticulous details across multiple systems, including updating contact records in Salesforce, Board minutes and documents in BoardEffect, and other platforms.
• Create and design PowerPoint presentations for various meetings and events.
• Manage and process expense reports for the Leadership Team.
• Generate and maintain reports to track project progress and performance metrics.
• Draft correspondence for internal and external communications.
• Assist in developing briefing materials for high-level meetings involving key staff and directors.
• Research foundations, individuals, and companies to support development and partnership meetings.
• Take and transcribe detailed notes during critical meetings to ensure accurate record-keeping.
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

What are we looking for?

What do we offer?

The hiring salary for this part-time position ranges from $30.13 / hr to $34.64 / hr , and the final offer will depend on the candidate's experience. We take pay equity seriously and are committed to ensuring our team members are compensated fairly, regardless of their gender, race, or other demographic backgrounds.

In addition to a competitive salary with the potential for annual pay increases, part-time staff are eligible to participate in our 401(k) plan after 90 days of employment with up to a 6% employee match, fully vested from day one of participation. Other benefits include possible organizational performance-based bonuses and a monthly telecommunications stipend for eligible remote employees.

We are dedicated to maintaining an inclusive environment where all staff members can be their authentic selves. Our commitment includes participation in diversity, equity, and inclusion learning opportunities and involvement in employee-led affinity groups.

Want to learn more?

The National Math and Science Initiative is a national nonprofit organization dedicated to transforming math and science education in today's classrooms and ensuring that all students have the knowledge and skills to thrive in the global economy of the 21

century. Founded in 2007, NMSI began by dramatically improving student participation and success in rigorous Advanced Placement math, science and English courses in 85 courses across seven states. Today, NMSI has scaled its proven program to serve more than 1.5 million students, 50,000 teachers, 1,000 high schools and 45 universities across 40 states and is having a demonstrable and lasting impact on student outcomes. Go to www.nms.org to learn more.

Offered candidates must pass county, state, and federal-level criminal background checks as a condition of employment. Positions with fiduciary responsibilities, including roles that involve handling money or contracts, executive officers, and those with access to sensitive material such as payroll information must also pass a personal credit report as permissible under the FCRA and applicable state laws.

The organization has reviewed this job description to ensure that essential functions and basic duties have been included. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills and abilities. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate.

National Math Science Initiative (NMSI) provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. NMSI complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which we have employees. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Salary : $30 - $35