Executive Assistant

The Ford Foundation seeks an Executive Assistant to provide high-level strategic administrative support to the Executive Vice President of Programs and the Vice President & Chief Legal Officer. The Executive Assistant will manage heavy scheduling, calendar management, and coordinate domestic and international travel planning.

Requirements

• College degree plus a minimum of three years of work experience or equivalent combination of education and work experience.
• Ability to manage complex calendars, tasks and projects with accuracy.
• Experience managing administrative processes in a complex, fast-paced environment.
• Experience with GSuite, Microsoft Office, and workflow management tools.
• Proficiency in using information management systems and online databases for comprehensive information retrieval and data management.
• Ability to self-manage, prioritize work assignments, and handle confidential information with discretion.
• Exceptional organizational and time management skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ways of working and engaging that align with the Foundation’s mission, core values, and commitment to creating a culture of excellence.
• Personal qualities of humility, capacity for self-reflection, and a sense of humor.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package designed for your well-being and work-life needs, including medical, dental, and vision benefits effective on your first day.
• Generous time off, including personal, vacation, sick, extended holiday time off, and wellness days.
• Generous parental leave policy, including birth, surrogacy, adoptive, foster parents, and resources for backup child and elder care that support our colleagues’ ability to attend to family responsibilities.
• Comprehensive retirement benefits options (with employee and employer contributions of up to 13%), allowing you to invest in your financial future with confidence.