Executive Assistant

This position functions as a trusted partner to the Director, coordinating executive communications, managing schedules and priorities, supporting Policy Council activities, organizing meetings and special events, maintaining official records and meeting minutes, processing administrative and fiscal documentation, and assisting with program planning, compliance, and continuous improvement efforts. Join Our Team and Help Support Children, Families, and Communities Families & Communities Rising, Inc. (FCR) is seeking a highly organized, professional, and detail-orientedExecutive Assistantto provide executive-level support to the Head Start Director and serve as a key member of the Head Start Management Team.

Join Our Team and Help Support Children, Families, and Communities Families & Communities Rising, Inc. (FCR) is seeking a highly organized, professional, and detail-orientedExecutive Assistantto provide executive-level support to the Head Start Director and serve as a key member of the Head Start Management Team. This position functions as a trusted partner to the Director, coordinating executive communications, managing schedules and priorities, supporting Policy Council activities, organizing meetings and special events, maintaining official records and meeting minutes, processing administrative and fiscal documentation, and assisting with program planning, compliance, and continuous improvement efforts. The successful candidate must exercise sound judgment, maintain strict confidentiality, demonstrate exceptional organizational skills, and effectively manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. Key Responsibilities Provide executive-level administrative support to the Head Start Director.Manage calendars, appointments, correspondence, scheduling priorities, and travel arrangements.Coordinate Policy Council, management team, committee, and training meetings.Prepare agendas, meeting packets, reports, presentations, and official meeting minutes.Maintain confidential records, files, and organizational documentation.Process invoices, purchase requests, procurement documents, and credit card reconciliations.Assist with budget tracking, inventory management, vendor communications, and administrative reporting.Monitor action items and follow up on assignments resulting from leadership and governance meetings.Support program planning, self-assessments, federal reviews, audits, and compliance activities.Serve as a liaison between leadership, staff, parents, community partners, and stakeholders.Coordinate special projects and other duties as assigned.