Special Assistant, Network Impact & Pathways presso StriveTogether

Executive support (80%)  

• Provide sophisticated calendar management for the VP, Network Impact and Executive Director, Pathways Impact Fund including but not limited to managing inquiries and requests, troubleshooting conflicts, making judgement calls and recommendations to ensure smooth day-to-day and long-term engagement and impact
• Complete a broad variety of administrative tasks that facilitate the VP’s and ED’s abilities to effectively lead their teams, including assisting with and project management of special projects; designing and producing complex documents, reports, and presentations; collecting and preparing information for meetings with staff and outside parties; composing and preparing correspondence; maintaining contact lists; making travel arrangements; and completing expense and mileage reports.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for internal and external constituencies on all matters pertaining to the VP and ED, including those of a highly confidential or critical nature. Prioritize and determine appropriate course of action, referral, or response.
• Work closely with the VP and ED to keep them well informed of upcoming commitments and responsibilities by following up appropriately. Act as a "barometer" and “gatekeeper”, having a sense for the issues taking place in the environment and keeping the executives updated and aligned with team and organizational needs
• Meet and coordinate with the administrative team on a regular basis to maintain alignment, trouble shoot, and continue to improve and expand the impact of leadership at StriveTogether

Team Support (15%) 

• Lead the logistical planning and implementation of Network Impact and PIF in-person/hosted meetings and/or events, in coordination with the Specialist, Event Operations, as applicable.
• Support Network Impact and PIF in special projects including data collection/organization. 

Organizational Responsibilities (5%) 

• Adhere to company policies and procedures. 
• Participate in staff meetings, organizational trainings, cross-functional teams and interview processes.
• Support coverage of the Front Desk when the Office Admin is out of office
• Other duties as assigned. 

Qualifications and skills 

Required Qualifications 

• 2+ years of progressive office experience as a senior-level administrative professional or executive assistant including experiences managing high-volume calendars, demonstrate discretion and tact with communication and sensitive information
• Demonstrated ability to write and prepare documents, reports, presentations and correspondence, in a concise, logical and grammatically appropriate format
• Demonstrates proficiency with proficiency with Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint skills
• Results-oriented; demonstrated experience successfully completing projects.
• Outstanding interpersonal skills with a demonstrated ability to build and maintain relationships
• Possess high-level of professionalism when faced in dynamic and changing environments.
• Ability to work independently with limited guidance and exercise independent judgment
• Strong communicator, and experience with communicating and managing upward

Preferred Qualifications
 

• Experience in project management 
• Familiarity with data research and the ability to assist with data-related inquiries.
• Experience using Salesforce and Canva
• Experience using Asana and other project-management tools 

Location and Work Requirements   

This role is hybrid (3 days in office) based out of StriveTogether’s downtown Cincinnati headquarters. Due to the nature of the role, candidates should be prepared to have flexibility in job schedule to meet the demands of the office setting, event management and supporting team activities.  

This role will require up to 8% travel for non-Cincinnati staff with slightly less for staff based out of headquarters. Candidates should have the ability to effectively use remote work technology, including Slack, Zoom and other technology.    

Compensation and Benefits   

This is an exempt role, and the salary is $60,000-$66,000.  

StriveTogether is committed to fair compensation practices. To ensure consistency, salaries are determined based on the readiness for the position, market competitiveness and fair pay structures across the team. As a matter of policy, StriveTogether makes a best and final offer and does not negotiate.    

StriveTogether also provides competitive benefits and professional development opportunities including:   

• 15 days paid time off with an additional four personal days, eleven holidays and a five-day break at the end of the year. PTO increases to twenty days after five years and staff members can apply for sabbatical in their seventh year of employment.  
• Competitive health and dental benefits with up to $2,500 contribution from the organization for HSA for HDHP participants.  
• Automatic 3% employer contribution to retirement plan and up to another 1% based on a total of 5% employee contribution.  
• Options for professional development internally and externally including webinars, conferences and trainings.  
• Paid parental leave.   
• 100% paid vision, short-term and long-term disability, basic life insurance and access to Employee Assistance Program.  
• Cell phone, internet and $250 yearly home office stipend   

Application and Interview Process   

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis with a target start date in January 2025. The process below is reflective of the typical process but may adjust slightly based on need and timing.   

• Phone screen   
• Interview with administrative team
• Performance task (candidates are compensated for their time)  
• Interview with VP & ED 
• Reference checks   

We encourage candidates to apply by Wednesday, November 12, 2025 for their application to be considered .  

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