Executive Assistant to the Chief Advancement Officer

The role

You will provide high-level administrative and operational support to the Chief Advancement Officer. You will manage a complex calendar, coordinate travel, and support the Advancement team with meetings and donor-related activities.

What you will do

• Manage a complex calendar, schedule meetings, and coordinate appointments.
• Coordinate travel arrangements, itineraries, and related logistics.
• Anticipate scheduling conflicts and adjust plans as priorities change.
• Prepare meeting materials, track action items, and follow up on next steps.
• Support Advancement team meetings, fundraising events, donor-related activities, and special projects.
• Help coordinate meetings and communications with donors, partners, and other key stakeholders.
• Handle confidential and sensitive information with professionalism, judgment, and discretion.
• Maintain organized records and ensure important deadlines and commitments are met.
• Process expenses and support other day-to-day administrative operations.

Required qualifications

• Highly organized, with outstanding attention to detail and follow-through.
• Proficient in Google Workspace or Microsoft Office.
• Proactive and able to anticipate needs before they arise.
• Calm, resourceful, and capable of managing multiple priorities.
• Flexible and able to adapt quickly as schedules and priorities change.
• Excellent communicator with strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Professional, discreet, and comfortable handling confidential information.
• Comfortable communicating with donors, partners, and senior stakeholders.
• Able to work independently and collaborate across teams.
• Able to work onsite in New York City five days per week.

Benefits

• Full benefits program
• Opportunities for professional growth

Before you apply

• Success Academy Charter Schools does not offer employment-based immigration sponsorship.

About the company

Success Academy Charter Schools is a large, fast-growing, and high-performing network of public charter schools. They work to ensure children have access to a fun, rigorous, whole-child education.