Executive Assistant – Operations at the Susan Thompson Buffett Foundation – United States


Executive Assistant – Operations at The Susan Thompson Buffett Foundation – United States

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Recruiter: The Susan Thompson Buffett Foundation

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Reporting to the COOs Chief of Staff, the Executive Assistant will be responsible for the COOs calendar and time management; administrative support for the COO and the Operations Team as a whole; some calendar and administrative support for the Chief of Staff; and other duties as assigned. While the reporting structure is that this role reports to the Chief of Staff, we anticipate the Executive Assistant will work collaboratively and directly with both the COO and the Chief of Staff as a functional unit.

The ideal candidate has an ability to anticipate and proactively address needs, a passion for systemizing and organizing, and a willingness to take on tasks of all sizes. A commitment to mission-driven work and alignment with the foundations dual mission are also essential for success. This is not an entry level role it requires a minimum of 6 years in similar roles supporting executives.

  • This role is based in the U.S.
  • Applicants outside the country will not be considered.
  • While remote applicants in a central or eastern time zone will be considered, there is a strong preference for applicants based in Omaha, Nebraska. If the finalist is based in Omaha, they will be expected to come into the Omaha office at least 2 days per week and more days per week during specific busy time periods. If the finalist is remote, they will be expected to travel to Omaha at least 6 times per year and elsewhere 2 times per year for staff meetings.

Applications must be submitted through the official careers portal. Female candidates and candidates from underrepresented groups are strongly encouraged to apply.