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At Samaritan's Purse, the Gospel is the center of all we do! We start each day with a time of devotions and prayer for each other, our staff, and volunteers who serve around the world. As a faith-driven organization, our Statement of Faith shapes every aspect of our global work.
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This position is responsible for providing high-level administrative and managerial support to the Vice President of Corporate Affairs/Secretary to the Board and the Executive Advisor/Assistant Secretary to the Board. The role assists in coordinating executive and Board-related functions, managing administrative operations, and ensuring the efficient execution of corporate governance and departmental activities.
In the role of Executive Assistant, you will have the opportunity to:
Maintain a personal, active relationship with Jesus Christ and be a consistent witness for Jesus Christ.
Assist the Vice President of Corporate Affairs/Secretary to the Board and the Executive Advisor /Assistant Secretary to the Board in managing the administrative details for the Corporate Affairs and Internal Audit departments.
Maintain the schedule of the Vice President of Corporate Affairs and assist the Executive Advisor. Inform the Vice President of Corporate Affairs and the Executive Advisor of pending issues pertaining to the Board of Directors, the Corporate Affairs Department, and the Internal Audit.
Assist in arranging Board meetings and Board Committee meetings. Assist in preparing for Board and committee meetings, including the collection of various reports, assembling and distributing the agendas, and uploading meeting materials to the online Board agenda portal. Maintains all Board files securely. Attends and records minutes of various Board committee meetings. Completes travel authorizations and expense reports for Board members. Manages monthly prayer calls and distribution of prayer requests. Assist Board members with various requests as needed. Occasionally travels to Board of Directors meetings to assist with meeting preparations and logistics.
Manage the department's P-card use, expense reports, invoice reconciliation, and submission to the Finance Department. Serve as the Inventory Contact for Corporate Affairs and Internal Audit.
Maintain departmental policy and procedure manual for Corporate Affairs, with policy updates and annual reviews. Maintain the policy manual for the Board of Directors by updating it as amendments or additions are made.
Organize files and maintain filing in the office of the Vice President of Corporate Affairs and the departmental files pertaining to the Vice President of Corporate Affairs. Serves as the Department coordinator for scanning files into the system.
Monitor and manage the departmental budget and the budget for Board-related expenses. Leads the yearly budgeting processes for Corporate Affairs and the Board. Assists the Internal Audit Director in annual submissions for the yearly budgeting process.
Assist the Internal Audit Department with various administrative details and projects as needed and provide help to anyone in the organization needing assistance.
Other duties may be assigned that are not specifically identified in the job description.
Serve with Excellence
As a qualified candidate, you will have the following skills and experience:
A Bachelor's degree (BA) from a four-year college or university; and one to two years of related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common scientific and technical journals, financial reports, and legal documents.
Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community.
Ability to write speeches and articles for publication that conform to prescribed style and format.
Ability to effectively present information to top management, public groups, and/or boards of directors.
Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, circumference, and volume.
Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
Ability to maneuver comfortably through complex policy, process, and people-related organizational dynamics.
Walk in Bold Faith
Samaritan's Purse is proud to offer a competitive benefits package, including:
On-site Medical Clinic (staff and dependents)
Medical, prescription, dental & vision insurance
Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Long-term and Short-term disability insurance
Paid Family Medical Leave
Term Life Insurance
401(k) retirement savings plan
10 paid holidays
12 vacation/personal days
10 sick days
Type: Full-Time
Department: Corporate Affairs
Location: Boone, NC
Language Requirement: Fluency in English
