Executive Administrative Assistant

The Executive Administrative Assistant (EAA) is a trusted, highly organized partner who provides advanced administrative and operational support to the Chief Legal & Administrative Officer (primary) and one other executive level leader. The EAA enables executive effectiveness by anticipating needs, managing complex calendars and logistics, preparing high-quality materials, supporting governance processes (Boards/Committees), experience to support enterprise level finance projects and reporting, and ensuring communications, meetings, and follow-through are executed with excellence. This position requires exceptional judgment, discretion, and professionalism, and a strong commitment to confidentiality and mission-aligned service in a dynamic, highly collaborative environment.

• Executive Support – Chief Legal & Administrative Officer
• Board & Committee Management and Preparation

• Enhances executive’s effectiveness by providing information management support; representing the executive to others

• Communication, Relationship Management & Culture Stewardship:

  • Build strong working relationships with executive assistants, administrative professionals, and leaders across the enterprise to ensure coordinated, consistent support.

  • Support executive communications to teams and stakeholders, including scheduling of key messages, coordination of inputs, and quality control.

  • Demonstrate professionalism and calm presence in sensitive situations; use good judgment to escalate issues appropriately and protect the executive’s time and attention.

  • Model and reinforce the enterprise’s mission, vision, and values through a service-oriented, respectful, and collaborative approach.

• Confidentiality, Compliance & Administrative Risk Management

  • Handle highly confidential and sensitive information with discretion and sound judgment, including privileged, personnel, financial, and strategic information.

  • Support adherence to privacy, security, and confidentiality requirements, including HIPAA and organizational policies, when applicable to the work.

  • Use technology and productivity tools (including approved AI tools, when applicable) in a responsible manner that protects confidentiality and data security.

Required Qualifications:

• Associate degree in business administration, healthcare administration, or related field (or equivalent combination of education and experience).
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft 365 (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, SharePoint/OneDrive) with ability to produce polished executive materials.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills; strong attention to detail.
• Demonstrated experience in creating visual presentations (including financial reports/charts)
• Demonstrated ability to manage complex scheduling, multiple priorities, and frequent change with accuracy and calm professionalism.
• Must satisfactorily pass a state/license specific background check 

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree
• Experience supporting Legal, Compliance, Finance, Human Resources or other highly regulated environments.
• Experience supporting governance processes (Board/committee coordination, executive leadership meetings, formal minutes/decision tracking).
• Project management training/certification or advanced administrative certification (e.g., CAP).
• Experience coordinating multi-site or hybrid executive operations across time zones.

The Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation is the largest nonprofit addiction recovery organization in the United States. It is also one of the most mission-driven places you will find. The Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation team is passionate about providing hope and ultimately healing. As a living, growing and evolving institution, the Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation is – at our core- a people-powered organization.  Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation is comprised of 1600+ employees, seventeen treatment sites and produces $190 million dollars in annual revenue.  This exemplary organization serves nearly 25,000 people annually and is committed to provide hope and healing for those experiencing addiction to alcohol and other drugs.

What makes this organization unique is its total ecosystem approach to prevention, education, research, advocacy and treatment.  All of the parts of the organization work together to inform, develop and deliver evidence- based practices that help people reclaim their futures and restore their hope.

Being “a best place to work” is a strategic goal of Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation and it’s a goal that every employee plays an active role in helping to achieve. Our culture is a reflection of how encouraged and energized we each feel about contributing our ideas and performing to our greatest ability. Join us and do meaningful work.

We deeply value our employees.  Working at Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation includes a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Competitive Health, Dental and Vision Plans
• Retirement savings plan with employer match
• Paid time-off
• Tuition reimbursement

The Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation is proud to be an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. We believe that diversity and inclusion among our colleagues is critical to our success as a force of healing and hope for individuals, families and communities affected by addiction to alcohol and other drugs; and we seek to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool.