Executive Assistant

Keep mission-critical work moving at the highest level of leadership MasteryPrep is seeking a proactive and highly organized Executive Assistant to support our CEO and play a key role in optimizing our leadership team’s focus and impact. In this role, you will manage day-to-day administrative operations, facilitate critical communication, and serve as a reliable partner in planning, scheduling, and coordination.  This is not just a calendar management role—your work will directly support the pace and precision of our executive leadership. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, adaptable  and thrives in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment.  Responsibilities will include: Manage the CEO’s calendar, schedule, and inbox with a high degree of autonomy and accuracy.  Prioritize and coordinate meetings, appointments, and travel arrangements.  Manage sensitive and confidential information with discretion and integrity.  Serve as a trusted communication liaison between the CEO and internal/external stakeholders.  Support leadership team communication, including preparation of materials, agenda setting, and follow-up documentation.  Draft internal memos, executive summaries, and meeting notes with professionalism and clarity.  Help track high-level initiatives, deadlines, and deliverables across departments.  Support the CEO in preparing for speaking engagements, media appearances, and public events.  Anticipate needs and take initiative to resolve problems before they escalate.  Organize travel arrangements and itineraries.  Provide end-to-end support for meetings, on-site visits, and events.  Project management and presentation development, performing other ad hoc related duties as required. About Us Nearly 90% of low-income students graduate high school without a college-ready ACT or SAT score. MasteryPrep’s mission is to level the playing field in education by offering the most effective test preparation available – made accessible to all students.  Through 10 successful years of partnering with school districts and institutions on college readiness services and resources, MasteryPrep has surpassed one million students served since the company’s founding in 2012.  MasteryPrep has increased its student outreach by 200 percent since 2020 and is ranked among the Inc. 5000 “Fastest Growing Companies,” featured by “Entrepreneur 360,” and selected among the “Growth Leaders” by Louisiana Economic Development. When we ask our employees what they love most about working with MasteryPrep, it comes down to the mission, the people, and the challenge. The mission: Ever had a day when you just don’t feel like getting out of bed and working? We don’t. We have a strong mission that truly changes lives and it motivates us each day to get up, get together, get better, and get things done. The people: MasteryPrep is as diverse as the student population we serve and we value our employees as people, not just the position they fill. We have bicyclists, book nerds, musicians, basketball players, video gamers, and one person who has an insanely green thumb. No really. She can grow anything! The challenge: We believe that with everything we do, we should make it awesome. We don’t believe in “average,” “run-of-the-mill,” or “ordinary.” And “good enough” isn’t in our vocabulary. We’re growing tremendously and won’t stop until every student has access to a better future. Bring your experience, skills, and creativity here—and you’ll find MasteryPrep is a place to contribute and feel valued. Requirements Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Communication, or a related discipline – or equivalent professional experience. 5+ years of experience supporting senior executives or C-level leaders.  Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Advanced proficiency in Google Workspace, Microsoft Office, and familiarity with project management and collaboration tools. Proven ability to handle confidential information with discretion. Strong organizational skills with impeccable attention to detail. Ability to work independently and adapt quickly in a fast-changing environment.  Experience in using AI tools is a plus. Must be currently residing in the Baton Rouge, LA area and willing to work in-person at the MasteryPrep home office. Benefits $60,000+ starting salary based on qualifications Employee benefits eligibility (health, disability, AD&D, life insurance) Matching 401k Paid time off Generous paid holidays Company-supplied laptop