Senior Executive Assistant

Senior Executive Assistant

Compensation: $90,000 $100,000 annually Location: Brooklyn Park, MN (On-site)

About the Job

Lakeside HR Group has been engaged by our client to recruit for a Senior Executive Assistant to join their team. Our client is a mission-driven organization with a strong focus on community impact, operating in a fast-paced, collaborative environment with high visibility at the executive leadership level. This role serves as a highly trusted partner to the CEO and senior leadership team, enabling effective decision-making, optimizing executive priorities, and ensuring seamless operations across leadership and board functions. The ideal candidate thrives in a dynamic environment, exercises exceptional judgment, and excels at managing complex priorities with professionalism and discretion.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and optimize a highly complex CEO calendar, aligning priorities with strategic objectives
• Triage executive requests and determine appropriate delegation and follow-through
• Handle highly confidential information with discretion and sound judgment
• Prepare agendas, briefing materials, and decision-support content for meetings
• Support executive communications and stakeholder engagement
• Maintain organizational records, filing systems, and documentation processes
• Oversee Executive Department budget

Board of Directors Support

• Coordinate logistics and scheduling for board and committee meetings
• Prepare meeting materials, agendas, and presentations in collaboration with leadership
• Manage board records, membership data, and governance documentation
• Maintain ongoing communication with board members, including updates via board portal tools
• Support board onboarding and administrative needs

Senior Leadership Team Support

• Maintain leadership meeting cadence, track decisions, and ensure follow-through on action items
• Prepare briefing notes and ensure leadership is equipped for key discussions and decisions
• Lead or support cross-functional projects on behalf of executive leadership
• Track progress on strategic priorities and provide visibility through reporting and dashboards

Relationship Management

• Engage with senior leadership, board members, external stakeholders, community partners, and donors
• Support high-level relationship management through professional communication and coordination

Required Skills

• 610+ years of experience supporting C-suite or senior executives in complex environments
• Bachelor's degree preferred (or equivalent experience)
• Experience supporting Board of Directors or senior stakeholders strongly preferred
• Exceptional judgment, discretion, and ability to manage confidential information
• Strong project management and organizational skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• High attention to detail and ability to build efficient processes
• Experience with Microsoft Office 365 (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Excel)
• Familiarity with board portal tools (e.g., OnBoard) preferred
• Ability to work independently and proactively
• Valid driver's license and ability to travel as needed

Benefits

• Competitive healthcare benefits (medical, dental, vision)
• Retirement plan (401k or equivalent)
• Paid time off and holidays
• Additional benefits aligned with organizational offerings

About Lakeside HR Group

At Lakeside HR Group, we understand that finding the right job is essential for your career success. We are a boutique-style human resources consulting and recruiting firm dedicated to providing personalized, tailored solutions. When you partner with us, you are not just getting a recruiter; you are getting the entire Lakeside team working together to support your career goals. Partner with us at Lakeside HR Group, where we are more than just a recruiting firmwe are your partners in achieving your career aspirations.