Executive Assistant to the CEO
Growth Path: Chief of Staff
Location: On-site in Jacksonville, FL

About the Opportunity:

A fast-growing, mission-driven organization in the housing and development sector is seeking a highly capable Executive Assistant to the CEO. This role is designed for an experienced executive partner who wants more than traditional administrative work and is motivated by growth, impact, and long-term leadership development.

The position offers clear and intentional progression into a Chief of Staff role for a high performer. You will work in close partnership with the CEO and leadership team to bring structure, focus, and execution to a scaling organization.

Key Responsibilities:

Executive Support and Priority Management

• Serve as the primary support to the CEO, managing complex calendars, travel, meetings, and communications
• Anticipate needs, resolve issues proactively, and align executive time with strategic priorities
• Prepare agendas, briefing materials, and follow-ups for executive, board, and external meetings

Leadership Team and Organizational Support

• Coordinate leadership meetings, track action items, and improve cross-functional communication
• Drive accountability on key initiatives and ensure follow-through across teams
• Act as a trusted liaison between the CEO, leadership, partners, and external stakeholders

Strategic and Project Support (Chief of Staff Trajectory)

• Support special projects tied to growth, development initiatives, and operational scale
• Help document processes, establish operating rhythms, and improve internal systems
• Assist with strategic planning, including quarterly priorities, metrics, and leadership alignment

Culture and Values

• Reinforce a culture centered on inclusion, safety, professionalism, and community impact
• Model discretion, integrity, and collaborative leadership
• Contribute to a respectful, mission-driven workplace

Required Qualifications:

• 5 or more years of experience as an Executive Assistant, Senior EA, or similar role supporting a CEO or senior executive
• Exceptional organizational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with executive-level professionalism
• High level of discretion and sound judgment when handling confidential information

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in real estate development, construction, housing, or mission-driven organizations
• Exposure to strategic projects, operational planning, or cross-functional leadership initiatives

Ideal Candidate Profile:

• Strategic, proactive, and solutions-oriented
• Comfortable operating in ambiguity within a scaling organization
• Motivated by ownership, visibility, and long-term growth into a Chief of Staff or operational leadership role
• Values-driven with a genuine interest in community impact and attainable housing

Why This Role Stands Out:

• Direct partnership with the CEO of a growing, purpose-driven organization
• Defined career progression to Chief of Staff for a strong performer
• Opportunity to shape how a values-based platform scales across the Southeast
• Exposure to executive decision-making, development projects, and leadership strategy

Compensation and Work Environment:

• Salary range: $75,000 to $90,000, with flexibility for an exceptional fit
• Full-time, permanent position
• On-site role at a Southeast-based headquarters

Qualified candidates who are seeking a strategic executive partnership role with a clear leadership runway are encouraged to apply.

Ascendo is a certified minority owned staffing firm, and we welcome and celebrate diversity. Ascendo is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, parental status, military service or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.

Contact information

Christian Kincer