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Executive AssistantOffice Manager
Job Location:
Job Location:
Bethesda, MD - USA
Yearly Salary:
USD 64000 - 86000
Yearly Salary:
Posted:
29 September 2026 (Yesterday)
Posted:
Application Deadline:
27 December 2026
Application Deadline:
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Vacancies:
Job Summary
Executive Assistant & Office Manager
Education Week is seeking an experienced highly organized and proactive Executive Assistant & Office Manager to provide high-level support to the President & CEO while helping ensure the smooth operation of our Bethesda MD office.
This is a highly visible role for a seasoned administrative professional who is comfortable working with senior leaders Board members employees external partners and vendors. The ideal candidate is a trusted discreet and resourceful professional who can anticipate needs manage competing priorities exercise sound judgment and keep important work moving forward.
Job Description
As a key member of theEducation Week team the Executive Assistant/Office Manager will provide high-level administrative support to the President/Chief Executive Officer (CEO) as a primary role. This position serves a critical role in coordinating and managing the executive schedule and outreach meeting arrangements documentation and projects. This position also provides office management and administrative support overseeing office organization vendor and inventory management.
Responsibilities
Executive & Board Support
- Manage the President & CEOs complex calendar meetings travel communications and expense reporting.
- Serve as a trusted point of contact between the CEO and employees Board members external partners and other stakeholders.
- Anticipate needs prioritize requests and help ensure important decisions meetings and follow-up items move forward.
- Prepare and coordinate presentations meeting materials correspondence and special projects for the CEO.
- Coordinate Board of Trustees meetings including logistics materials and meeting minutes.
Office Management
- Oversee day-to-day office operations including supplies equipment mail and deliveries vendors and the facilitys needs.
- Help ensure a welcoming organized and well-functioning workplace for employees and visitors.
- Manage the office budget invoices vendor relationships and service contracts.
- Serve as the primary liaison with building management and office vendors to resolve facilities and operational needs.
- Support company meetings celebrations in-office collaboration days and other employee events.
General Duties
- Handle confidential and sensitive information with discretion and sound judgment.
- Build strong working relationships across the organization and provide responsive professional support.
- Take on additional administrative or operational projects as business needs evolve.
Requirements and Skills
- 5 years of executive administrative experience including experience supporting senior or C-level leaders; office management experience strongly preferred.
- Exceptional organizational and time-management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and anticipate needs.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills and the confidence to interact professionally with Board members executives employees vendors and external partners.
- Demonstrated discretion sound judgment and ability to handle confidential information.
- Proactive resourceful problem-solver who can work independently while collaborating effectively with others.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office and common workplace technology with the ability to learn new systems quickly.
- Experience managing budgets expenses vendors or office operations.
- Ability to travel occasionally as needed.
The Company
Education Week is an indispensable news organization providing actionable analysis outside opinion and commentary and distinctive explanatory and investigative journalism. For more than 40 years Education Week has been the most trusted voice in American K-12 education. We believe that all children have the right to a high-quality education and Education Week works to provide timely accurate and nonpartisan information on K12 education issues.
Work Location
This is a hybrid position based in our Bethesda Maryland office with an expectation of working on-site two days per week. Candidates must live within commuting distance and thrive in a collaborative professional and mission-driven environment.
Compensation & Benefits
Education Week offers competitive compensation generous benefits package and we support employee well-being.
Salary: $64000 - $86000 annually
Benefits:
- Medical dental and vision insurance
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Paid time off and holidays
- Tuition assistance and professional development opportunities
- Hybrid work environment
- Employee Assistance Program
- Opportunities for career growth and advancement
- And so much more
To Apply:
- We invite you to visit our careers page and apply at utilize E-Verify as part of our hiring process.
- Education Week is currently unable to sponsor applicants for work visas.
Required Experience:
IC
About Company
At Education Week, we believe that all children deserve a high-quality education.
