Executive Assistant

Acenda Health

Glassboro, New Jersey(remote)

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JOB DETAILS

SKILLS

Alliance/Partner Management, Behavioral Health, Board Meeting, Communication Skills, Communication Systems, Cross-Functional, Documentation, Editing, Establish Priorities, Executive Assistant Skills , Expense Tracking, Follow Through, Government, Healthcare, Logistics, Nonprofit, Operational Strategy, Operational Support, Organizational Skills, Pediatrics, Process Management, Project/Program Coordination, Psychiatry and Mental Health, Public Health, Public/Media/Press/Analyst Relations, Quality Management, Quality of Life, Record Keeping, Risk, Systems Maintenance, Team Player, Time Management, Travel Planning, Webinar

LOCATION

Glassboro, New Jersey

POSTED

30+ days ago

If you want to make a living by making a difference, join Acenda as an
Executive Assistant
Job Title: Executive Assistant

This is a remote position!

About Acenda Integrated Health
Acenda Integrated Health provides 100+ behavioral health programs, including mental health services, crisis care, substance use recovery, family therapy, maternal and pediatric support, and residential programs across New Jersey. Our team enjoys competitive benefits, work-life balance, professional development, and team engaging events. Acenda is recognized as a multi-year Top Workplace by USA Today and The Inquirer and a Top Workplace Culture award winner for Work-Life Balance as well as Joint Commission accredited and certified by MHCA and the New Jersey Alliance for Children, Youth, and Families. Join #TeamAcenda and make a lasting impact.

Job Overview

The Executive Assistant (EA) to the Executive Director (ED) provides high-level administrative, operational, and strategic support to the ED of CHEW-NJPHI. This role is critical to ensuring the effectiveness, efficiency, and alignment of executive operations across a fast-paced, mission-driven organization. The EA serves as a trusted partner to the ED, helping to manage priorities, coordinate internal and external engagements, support board and stakeholder communications, and ensure seamless execution of key initiatives. This role requires sound judgment, discretion, strong organizational skills, and the ability to anticipate needs in a dynamic environment.

As an integrated health organization Acenda values the use of evidence-based practice or EBP's.

Program Info

New Jersey Public Health Institute, The Center for Health Equity & Wellbeing aims to actively promote collaborative and community-driven partnerships to effect policies and practices that improve health, strengthen public health infrastructure, leverage resources to foster collective impact and social justice, and systemically advance equity and quality of life for all.

By joining NJPHI, you will be key to building and sustaining impactful public health initiatives. You will be part of a mission-driven organization dedicated to health equity, continuous quality improvement, and meaningful policy change in New Jersey. This is a dynamic opportunity to lead, innovate, and drive progress in public health programs and services across the state.

Key Responsibilities :

Executive & Strategic Support

Manage the Executive Director's calendar, priorities, and scheduling across internal, external, and stakeholder engagements.
Anticipate needs and proactively prepare briefings, materials, and follow-up items for meetings, events, and decision-making.
Support prioritization and time management aligned with CHEW-NJPHI's strategic goals while drafting, editing, and managing high-level communications, including emails, memos, and presentations.

Board & Governance Coordination

Coordinate Board of Directors meetings and materials preparation.
Support the development of board reports, including Mission and Program Updates, Operations, and Risk and Challenge reporting.
Maintain board records, documentation, and follow-up actions to ensure effective governance and communication.

Operations & Program Coordination

Serve as a liaison between the Executive Director and internal team members to ensure alignment, communication, and follow-through across initiatives.
Track key initiatives, deliverables, and deadlines across programs and partnerships while supporting coordination of cross-functional meetings and stakeholder convenings.
Assist with logistics for convenings, webinars, and statewide engagements.

External Relations & Stakeholder Engagement

Serve as a first point of contact for external partners, including government, healthcare, nonprofit, and philanthropic stakeholders.
Coordinate stakeholder outreach, meeting scheduling, and communications while supporting partnership development through organized materials, engagement tracking, and timely follow-up.

Administrative & Organizational Excellence

Maintain organized systems for documents, communications, and workflows to support operational efficiency.
Support expense tracking, travel coordination, and administrative processes while ensuring confidentiality and professionalism in handling sensitive information.

Requirements:

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience required. Minimum of 5 years of experience supporting senior executives, preferably within healthcare, public health, nonprofit, or government settings.
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