Executive Associate to the President and CEO

Executive Associate to the President and CEO3 days ago Be among the first 25 applicantsGet AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features.Direct message the job poster from Morehouse School of MedicineThe Executive Associate serves as the primary speechwriter, content developer, and executive communicator for the President and CEO of Morehouse School of Medicine (MSM) while providing high-level administrative and project management support. This role requires someone with exceptional writing skills, highly organized, with an executive presence, strategic thinking, and the ability to manage multiple high-priority assignments efficiently. The executive associate will serve as a trusted adviser to institutional leadership, demonstrating maturity, stability, flexibility, sound judgment, discretion, stress tolerance, and perspective in a dynamic high-profile environment.Executive Office CommunicationServe as the primary speechwriter and communicator for the President.Demonstrate full understanding of the President’s voice through the first draft of each communication.Plan, design, and conduct all speech writing, presentations, newsletter content, town hall messaging, board reports, and agenda development.Prepare materials, slides, videos, or other requests presenting general medical, life sciences, and academic information.Support the Chief of Staff in prioritizing assignments provided by the President to manage daily workflow.Act as a trusted liaison for the Office of the President and CEO (OPC).Schedule and reserve time for weekly or daily meetings with the President to ensure alignment, checking in both verbally and in person.Ensure the President and CEO stays informed through constant communication via text, phone, and email.Demonstrate a high level of emotional intelligence, self-awareness, and the capacity to remain calm and composed in high-pressure situations.Executive Office Management & SupportServe as the primary administrative support for the President and CEO, managing daily operations of the Executive Office.Perform administrative duties with discretion and judgment, including correspondence with accreditation agencies and national boards.Respond to correspondence on behalf of the OPC and, where appropriate, the President and Chief of Staff.Oversee the President’s schedule, travel, and meeting logistics, ensuring optimal time management and strategic prioritization.Manage confidential and sensitive information professionally.Coordinate meetings across the institution and schedule team and Executive Leadership one-on-one meetings.Maintain continuous calendar management to ensure punctuality and preparedness for the President and CEO.Ensure the President and CEO are fully prepared with resources, materials, and logistics for meetings and events.Act as the primary contact for the President’s Office, triaging requests and communicating effectively with leadership, faculty, staff, and external partners.Minimum QualificationsBachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited college or university.At least six (6) years of relevant experience.Equivalent experience may be substituted for education on a year-for-year basis.Preferred QualificationsMaster’s degree from a regionally accredited institution is preferred.Seniority levelMid-Senior levelEmployment typeFull-timeJob functionOtherIndustriesHigher Education #J-18808-Ljbffr

Created: 2025-10-06