What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Executive Assistant to the President position at Northwest Lineman College?
Why Northwest Lineman College?
Northwest Lineman College is an award-winning institution, providing educational services for the power industry. NLC has been setting an exceptional standard of training for pre-apprentice, apprentice, and journey-level linework since 1993. We are an employer that brings innovation and vision and genuinely cares about the happiness of our people. Our work is fast-paced, fun, and challenging - always hiring for drive, determination, and grit. We are passionate about training because we change lives and improve safety and highly value our customers, pushing ourselves to excellence and making work fun.
Generous Employee Benefits Package
Northwest Lineman College is proud to offer a generous total rewards package to all full-time employees! This includes benefits such as medical insurance options, Dental, Vision, ST/LT Disability, Voluntary Life, and Critical Illness options. In addition to the standard benefit options, employees are eligible for the Employee Assistance, Wellness, and Take Good Care Programs as well as a robust Paid Time Off plan that includes 8 paid holidays, 2 floating holidays and hefty accrual rates. But wait, there’s more! Additional benefits include 401k savings plan with match options, tuition reimbursement, annual reimbursements of membership dues for Costco & Sam’s Club, clothing allowance, and extended employee discounts. Be sure to check out the details of our total rewards package on our company careers page!
Position Overview
The Senior Executive Assistant to the President is a trusted partner responsible for managing all aspects of the President’s professional and personal affairs, ensuring maximum focus on advancing the mission, business priorities, and support for NLC nationwide, and in Puerto Rico. This role requires someone who can proactively manage a wide range of responsibilities; from calendar and communications management to navigating organizational complexity and change – with discretion, urgency, and high emotional intelligence. The ideal candidate for this role is a strategic gatekeeper, problem solver, and advocate for the President and senior leadership team, capable of making sound decisions, anticipating needs, and thriving in a fast-paced, ever-evolving environment.
*FULL ON-SITE POSITION BASED OUT OF OUR MERIDIAN, ID CAMPUS
*UP TO 10% TRAVEL REQUIRED WITH THIS ROLE
In this position you will have the opportunity to:
- Manage the President’s schedule, travel, meetings, and communications with exceptional attention to detail and foresight.
- Act as liaison between the President and internal/ external stakeholders, ensuring smooth information flow and prioritization.
- Manage Quanta Services correspondence and reporting requirements on behalf of the President; support Quanta projects and initiatives and maintain a strong understanding of deadlines, policies, and key relationships.
- Handle confidential information with the highest level of discretion and professionalism.
- Support key initiatives and special projects proactively and follow through on strategic priorities.
- Serve as sounding board and advocate for the President and senior leadership team, especially in organizational dynamics, employee concerns, and change management.
- Take initiative to resolve issues, remove roadblocks, and ensure the President’s time and energy are aligned with the NLC’s most critical needs.
- Manages corporate and executive events, including all scheduling, planning, and logistical details.
Required Education & Experience
- Minimum of 7 years’ experience in a professional office environment with a high degree of executive interaction and project experience.
- Bachelor’s degree or,
- 10 years’ experience in lieu of degree.
- Certified Administrative Professional (CAP) Certificate.
Technical Requirements/ Core Competencies
- Advanced Microsoft Office Suite and technology skills
- Experience with scheduling and travel planning
- Project Management
Salary
$70,000 - $78,000 annual salary, DOE
How to Apply?
Visit lineman.edu/careers or click the apply button. All inquiries and submissions will be kept strictly confidential.
Salary : $70,000 - $78,000
