Executive Assistant to VP of Business Operations

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OUR MISSION:
Sharing hope... changing lives.
OUR VISION:
To provide the highest quality of Christian services to children, adults, and families in a caring culture of measurable excellence.
FOUNDED:
November 11, 1885 by John Mills in Thomasville, North Carolina.
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We serve all 100 North Carolina counties and operate locations in 30 communities throughout North Carolina, South Carolina and Guatemala.
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Job Title:

Executive Assistant to VP of Business Operations

Location:

Thomasville, NC
Method to apply: bchcareers.org
FLSA Status:
Hourly, Non-exempt

The Executive Assistant to the Vice President Business Operations manages overall office functions and works independently, serving in a variety of capacities while supporting the Vice President. Generally, this position ensures the effective day-to-day operations of the Office of the Vice President through a demonstrated excellence in professional decorum while serving as the primary point of contact for internal and external constituencies.

The Vice President's position is one of organization, travel, relationship‑building, revenue production, and enhancing the reputation of Baptist Children’s Homes.

• Bachelor’s degree or paralegal certification desired, or an equivalent combination of education and experience of five years or more related to the duties of this position.
• Demonstrated high degree of professionalism, integrity, discretion, dependability and ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills; strong command of grammar and English usage in professional business communications which includes accuracy in proofreading, composing correspondence, editing, and typing.
• Knowledge of office management principles and procedures.
• Exceptional skill in prioritizing workflow as well as managing resources and time.
• Acute attention to detail and accuracy in documents and in coordinating activities is required.
• Demonstrated ability to maintain strict confidentiality of privileged information and perform a wide range of duties that require tact, sensitivity, independent judgment, diplomacy, organizational skills, flexibility, and discretion.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and customer focus, with the ability to project a collaborative and professional demeanor with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community.
• Exceptional project management skills, to include the ability to organize and lead multiple, simultaneous initiatives, and to proactively and strategically meet project needs until successful completion.
• Thorough knowledge of Microsoft Office and Outlook, database management, the Internet and other relevant software plus other operation of standard office equipment to effectively create documents, reports, and presentations.
• Ability to use good judgement and individual discretion in responding to inquiries from constituents.
• Self‑motivated and committed to continuous improvement.
• Must meet the general requirements for employment with Baptist Children’s Homes of N.C., Inc.

• Serves as primary point of administrative contact and liaison with a wide range of individuals and constituencies in a dynamic and diverse community while maintaining strict confidentiality of privileged information.
• Assesses and makes suggestions on policies, procedures, and systems to enhance productive and efficient office operations.
• Manages the calendar of the Vice President to ensure that identified priorities are addressed in a timely fashion and usage of time is optimized.
• Comprehensive communications support (both verbal and written): using thorough research and analysis, as requested; prepares non‑routine letters and/or reports which may be highly sensitive and confidential in nature.
• Responsible for managing confidential correspondence to include: responding to routine correspondence, providing resource material and/or drafts, reading, prioritizing, and referring incoming and outgoing mail.
• Greets visitors,…