Executive Assistant Job at United Way (Des Moines)

Executive Assistant

United Way

Location:
United States , Des Moines

Category:
Office Administration

Contract Type:
Not provided

Salary:

55000.00 - 62000.00 USD / Year

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Job Description:

The Executive Assistant supports and advances United Way’s mission of improving lives by providing professional administrative support to the Chief Community Impact Officer and the Chief Equity and Talent Officer in order to meet organizational goals in the priority areas of United to Thrive—essential needs, early childhood success, education success, economic opportunity, health and well-being with equity at the center of all of these areas as well as in talent development areas.

Job Responsibility:

Provides confidential and professional administrative support to the Chief Officers
Coordinates general administrative duties including calendars, meeting coordination, taking meeting minutes, travel arrangements, incoming and outgoing calls, correspondence and other communications
Maintains an appropriate and clear line of communication with the Chief Officers
Uses organizational knowledge and managers’ preferences to guide decision-making and a high level of customer service
Anticipates and identifies any issues, conflicts and challenging situations and proactively resolves them
Communicates in a timely and appropriate manner with executive volunteers and other leaders
Creates and enhances ad hoc reports and presentations including synthesizing and organizing relevant background material and data
Maintains an organized and efficient electronic and paper file management system
Provides staff support for applicable departmental meetings, initiatives, and teams as requested
Ensures a high level of confidentiality, professional discretion, proper handling, and safeguarding of classified, confidential, private and sensitive information and communications
Assists with events and significant projects for the two Chief Officers’ departments
Collaborates cross-functionally with other staff and external committees as needed to assist with monitoring the status of relevant work projects/initiatives
Performs other administrative duties as assigned
Aligns behavior and work with UWCI’s Code of Ethics and Organizational Values

Requirements:

5 - 10 years of experience
Associate Degree
Adaptability and Change Management
Collaborator
Cross-Functional Capability and Collaboration
Effective and Engaging Communication
Instills Trust
Relationship-Oriented
Values Differences
English language

What we offer:

full benefits package
hybrid work schedule of three days in the office and two days remote after 90 calendar days of employment

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
January 20, 2026

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

Hybrid work

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