Fahrenheit Advisors · 12 hours ago
Senior Executive Assistant
Richmond, VA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expFahrenheit Advisors is assisting Goodwill of Central and Coastal Virginia in their search for a Senior Executive Assistant who will support the CEO. The role involves high-level administrative support, project coordination, and ensuring effective management of the CEO’s time and communications.
Management Consulting
Responsibilities
Perform comprehensive administrative duties including calendar management, scheduling internal and external meetings, coordinating logistics, and handling professional correspondence, emails, and phone calls
Prepare, review, and prioritize correspondence and materials requiring the CEO’s attention; assist in determining proper next steps
Maintain highly confidential business and personal information with discretion
Utilize Microsoft Office, Apple technology, SharePoint, and social media platforms; create high-quality presentations, reports, and communication materials
Support the CEO’s work with appointed Boards, Committees, and community partners
Develop agendas, slide decks, scripts, briefing packets, and meeting materials using established templates and direction from the CEO
Coordinate all meeting logistics including room setup, AV needs, meals, materials, attendance tracking, and visit or logistics
Take clear and accurate meeting minutes and ensure timely distribution
File and maintain all Board and Committee documents in accordance with governance protocols
Coordinate meeting follow-up including action item tracking, document storage, and preparation for next steps
Manage the executive’s calendar to align with priorities, prevent conflicts, and ensure adequate preparation time
Coordinate and support retreats, events, and executive meetings, ensuring seamless operations
When appropriate, act on behalf of the executive to maintain momentum and positive engagement with stakeholders
Build and maintain strong, professional relationships with internal teams, Board members, community partners, and external stakeholders
Serve as a polished representative of the CEO, communicating on their behalf when needed
Support a collaborative, values-based work environment, modeling professionalism and service
Coordinate and monitor multiple tasks and initiatives to ensure timelines remain on track
Conduct research and gather data to support decision-making when requested
Identify potential barriers and present practical solutions, maintaining communication with the CEO and other stakeholders
Support projects by managing details, documentation, deadlines, and follow-through—not by directing or owning project outcomes
Qualification
Required
5+ years of experience supporting C-suite executives or comparable senior leaders
Exceptional organizational skills, accuracy, and attention to detail; ability to multitask and prioritize effectively
Strong skills in event and meeting coordination, presentation development, and documentation
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, Apple technology, SharePoint, and social media platforms; expert-level proficiency in Outlook, Word, and PowerPoint
Superior communication and relationship-building skills; maintains calm and professionalism under pressure
High degree of discretion, emotional intelligence, and maturity in handling sensitive information
Service-oriented mindset with strong supportive instincts; thrives in a role centered on enabling others' success
Ability to take direction, adjust quickly to shifting priorities, and navigate change with flexibility and a positive attitude
Action-oriented, dependable, curious, and committed to ongoing learning and improvement
Preferred
Bachelor's degree preferred
Company
Fahrenheit Advisors
Fahrenheit Advisors is a Management Consulting firm.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Andrew Born
Director | Fractional & Interim CFO
Scott Smith
Managing Partner
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