Executive Administrative Assistant

Our Mission:
Cornerstone disrupts violence through advocacy, support, and prevention.  We partner with individuals, families, and organizations to build communities free from harm.
 
Our Core Values:  *Survivor- Centered *Social Justice *Well-Being *Collaboration *Integrity

Summary of Cornerstone
Cornerstone is a $5.5 million organization that provides comprehensive services for individuals and families in the greater Twin Cities metropolitan area who are experiencing or have experienced domestic violence, sexual violence, human trafficking or general crime. Our offices are located in Bloomington, Brooklyn Center and Minneapolis. Learn more at www.cornerstonemn.org.

Diversity and Inclusion:   
We are committed to a nondiscriminatory approach and provide equal opportunity for employment and advancement in all of our departments, programs, and worksites. BIPOC and LGBTQ+ community are strongly encouraged to apply.
 
Pay Range:  $52,000 - 57,000

Unionized Position:  No

Job Summary:
We are seeking an experienced Executive Administrative Assistant to join our team. The Executive Administrative Assistant will provide high-level administrative support to advance the mission and vision and Cornerstone Advocacy Service.

Experience/Qualifications:
The Executive Administrative Assistant will have a pivotal role in providing administrative support and ensuring a smooth and efficient process for executive-level activities. This position will be responsible for managing schedules, coordinating meetings, handling correspondence, and providing administrative support to the Board of Directors. The ideal candidate will be a detail-oriented, professional individual with exceptional organizational skills and the ability to thrive in a complex, fast-paced environment.

Required Skills

• Minimum of associate degree or higher
• Three to five years of experience as Executive Assistant or Administrative Assistant and Office Administrative Experience
• Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, planning, follow-through, and prioritization skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to collaborate across departments and with community partners
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, and Zoom and are technologically savvy.
• The ability to problem solve, apply critical thinking and independently manage tasks with minimal supervision.

Executive Support

• Managing the Executive Director’s workflow, including the triage and prioritization of requests.
• Providing logistical support for internal and external organizational events
• Serving as a thought-partner to the ED, and leadership team, challenging ideas and offering a different perspective.
• Maintaining calendar by anticipating calendar requirements, keeping the calendar up to date, arranging travel logistics, sending reminders as needed, and scheduling appointments, meetings, or conference calls.
• Maintaining paper and electronic filing systems, preparing meeting materials, coordinating meeting logistics, and taking the lead on copy editing.
• Managing and processing expense reports and credit card statements.
• Assistance with maintaining Executive Director's professional social media presence

Board Support

• Arrange and manage all materials related to service on Boards and committees
• Managing and preparing Board activities with the Executive Director by scheduling meetings, preparing materials, managing meeting logistics, recording meeting minutes, and other administrative board-related projects as needed
• In collaboration with the Board Secretary retaining, maintaining, and managing the organization's Board information, both historical and current. Following governance requirements for accurate record-keeping

Office and Operations Support

• Coordinating travel with itineraries and expense reports for Executive and Associate Director
• Coordinate special projects for the offices
• Conduct research to inform and initiate new processes to enhance administrative operations
• Process department’s invoices and monthly expenses

Physical Requirements

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer
• Must be able to lift up to 20 lbs.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities.
• Ability to operate standard office equipment and keyboards.
• Must have the ability to walk/move short distances, and/or drive a vehicle.

Visit our career page at:  https://cornerstonemn.org/about/employment/