Overview
Executive Assistant Jobs in New York, NY at Premier Talent Partners
Title: Executive Assistant
Company: Premier Talent Partners
Location: New York, NY
Title: Manager of Executive Affairs & Board Secretary
Location: New York City, NY (On-site, Monday–Friday)
Schedule: Full-time (40 hours/week)
Compensation: $95,000–$115,000 base salary
**Must be fluent (spoken and written) in English and French**
About the Organization
Our client is a leading independent bilingual French-American K–12 school committed to academic excellence, cultural diversity, and global perspective. The school fosters an inclusive learning environment where students, faculty, and staff thrive in a multicultural community dedicated to intellectual growth and collaboration.
The Opportunity
The Manager of Executive Affairs & Board Secretary plays a critical leadership role, supporting the Head of School and the Board of Trustees. This position ensures the smooth and effective operation of the executive office, overseeing high-level communications, governance coordination, and executive operations.
This role requires a highly organized, bilingual professional who can manage complex priorities, draft polished communications in both French and English, and maintain the highest level of confidentiality and professionalism.
The current employee will retire at the end of December 2026, and the incoming hire will have an overlap and training period, with the goal of becoming fully independent by July 1.
Key Responsibilities
Executive Support
- Manage complex scheduling and daily priorities for the Head of School
- Prepare briefing materials and coordinate executive communications
- Draft and edit high-level correspondence, presentations, and documents in English and French
- Coordinate travel, confidential communications, and executive workflows
Board Governance
- Serve as Secretary to the Board of Trustees
- Coordinate board and committee meetings, including agendas, board books, and minutes
- Maintain governance calendars and documentation
- Ensure compliance with bylaws and governance policies
Executive Office Operations
- Support the overall functioning of the Executive Office
- Supervise administrative support within the office
- Maintain operational procedures and documentation standards
- Manage sensitive institutional information with discretion
Stakeholder Coordination
- Serve as liaison between the Head of School, leadership team, trustees, and school community
- Ensure consistent, professional, bilingual communication across stakeholders
Events & Special Projects
- Coordinate leadership meetings, board sessions, and executive events
- Manage logistics for high-profile visits and school initiatives
Ideal Candidate Profile
- Fully bilingual in French and English (spoken and written)
- 5+ years of executive support experience, ideally supporting senior leadership or boards
- Exceptional drafting, writing, and document preparation skills
- Ability to produce polished communications independently in both languages
- Strong judgment, discretion, and confidentiality
- Highly organized with the ability to manage competing priorities
- Experience in education, nonprofit, or mission-driven organizations is a plus
Compensation
Salary range: $95,000–$115,000 annually, depending on experience.
Interview Process
- Initial interview with the Head of School (Virtual)
- Skills-based assessment (drafting, translation, or scenario exercise)
- In-person interview with leadership
- Final conversation with select Board members (if needed)
At Premier Talent Partners, we are a people-centered recruitment firm with a strong focus on skills-based hiring. We specialize in placing individuals in roles ranging from entry-level to VP level across various fields, including customer success, sales & marketing, finance & accounting, administration, HR, operations, and technology. Our expertise spans contract/temporary, temporary-to-permanent, permanent, and employer-of-record services, and we are committed to equitable & inclusive hiring practices on a national scale.
Benefits: Eligible employees may have access to benefits including medical, dental, vision, paid time off, paid holidays, and other company-sponsored programs, subject to eligibility requirements. (If this is a contract role: This position is not eligible for company-sponsored benefits unless otherwise required by law.)
If you have an interest in exploring other positions similar to this one, please note that compensation ranges and benefits offerings may vary by role and assignment.
We do consider applications from qualified candidates with prior arrest and conviction records, in accordance with applicable regulations.
Work authorization: At this time, we are unable to offer employment sponsorship.
