What are the responsibilities and job description for the Executive Assistant to the Chief Executive Officer position at The Georgia Advocacy Office?

This position serves as Executive Assistant to the Chief Executive Officer of the Georgia Advocacy Office (GAO). The GAO is the federally mandated Protection and Advocacy System for individuals with disabilities or mental illness in Georgia pursuant to 42 U.S.C. §10801 et seq. Protection and advocacy (P&A) systems are mandated under federal law to protect people with disabilities from abuse and neglect and to advocate for the human and legal rights of people with disabilities. The priorities of GAO are to (1) protect individuals with disabilities from, and to pursue a remedy for, incidents of abuse and neglect; (2) respond to allegations of discrimination and legal rights violations of people with disabilities; and (3) promote the integration and self-determination of people with disabilities.

The Executive Assistant to the CEO will assure a smooth-running office by providing ongoing assistance and support to the CEO, supervising the Administrative Support Team, and overseeing office operations. The ideal candidate will have demonstrated a dedicated commitment to the rights of people with disabilities and the skills necessary to fulfill the responsibilities of the position. This position reports to the Chief Executive Officer.

Major Tasks and Responsibilities

Provide ongoing executive assistance and support to the CEO.
Oversee staff operations; assist in fostering good morale; role model daily.
Serve on the Administrative Support Team; act as Team Director and supervise all support staff work.
Direct the office correspondence process and provide a concluding review of outgoing correspondence.
Review GAO communications to help ensure translation of GAO values.
Participate on the publications committee and oversee the creation, editing, and printing of publications.
Assist in providing leadership of the human resources (HR) function.
Participate in negotiation of key contracts.
With the CEO, manage the support and development of the GAO Board of Directors.
Serve on the GAO Executive Team and GAO Management Team.
Address office systems problems and their resolution.
Act as liaison with property management.
Coordinate the office hiring process and participate in orientation.
Manage the office filing system and procedures for ordering office furniture.

Skills

Effective and professional communication skills, including demonstrated writing skills.

Graphic design skills to create or edit flyers, brochures, and PowerPoint presentations.

Interpersonal skills to maintain productive working relationships with all staff and to work in interdisciplinary teams with other professionals.

Organizational skills to successfully complete multiple priorities and tasks and meet self-imposed and externally set deadlines.

Minimum Qualifications

A sense of identification with people with disabilities and a dedicated commitment to the rights of people with disabilities.

A master’s degree in English, Communications, or a related field, or a combination of life experience and education demonstrating a likely capacity to perform the requirements of the position.

A strong commitment to the improvement of quality of life and protection of rights for people with disabilities in Georgia.

Ability to pass a background check.

Ability to work in the office fulltime (not a remote position).

Preferred Qualifications

Background in Social Role Valorization (SRV) and related training.

Specialized knowledge in disability or related field.

Experience advocating with and for people with disabilities.

Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications including Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel, web-based report creation, and generic database management.

Reliable transportation, insurance, and valid driver’s license or access to transportation.

Experience providing training to diverse groups of people.

Business management experience.

To apply, please submit a cover letter explaining your qualifications for the position, a resume, and a list of references by

Monday, January 20, 2025

by email to : info@thegao[dot]org

This is a full-time, in-office position requiring daily presence at our Decatur, Georgia office. Salary is $80K. GAO provides excellent benefits such as health insurance, 403B plan, and paid vacation and holidays. Information about the Georgia Advocacy Office can be found on our Facebook page at

bit.ly / fbthegao.org

GAO is committed to advancing equity, diversion, and inclusion in our work and within our organization. We believe that excellence is best achieved by bringing together and embracing a variety of lived experiences and perspectives. We welcome applications from members of the BIPOC and disabilities communities, as well as candidates from other historically under-represented communities. We are a busy office and a rewarding place to work.

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Salary : $80,000

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