Ascendo Resources · 2 days ago
Executive Assistant
Jacksonville, FL
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expAscendo Resources is a mission-driven organization focused on developing attainable housing communities across the Southeast, and they are seeking a highly capable Executive Assistant to partner directly with the CEO. This role acts as a strategic partner, managing priorities and improving communication to enable the leadership team to operate efficiently.
Human ResourcesStaffing Agency
Hiring Manager
Amy Smith
Responsibilities
Provide comprehensive support to the CEO, including complex calendar management, travel coordination, meetings, and communications
Anticipate needs, proactively resolve issues, and ensure the CEO’s time aligns with strategic priorities
Prepare agendas, briefing materials, and follow-ups for executive and board meetings
Support the leadership team by coordinating meetings, tracking action items, and improving communication flow
Drive accountability on key initiatives, ensuring cross-departmental follow-through
Serve as a trusted liaison between the CEO, executives, partners, and external stakeholders
Assist with special projects related to organizational growth, new community development, and operational scale
Help document processes, build operating rhythms, and improve internal systems
Support strategic planning efforts, including quarterly priorities, metrics, and leadership alignment
Uphold the organization’s commitment to inclusion, safety, and community-centered development
Contribute to a professional, respectful, and mission-driven workplace culture
Serve as a role model for discretion, integrity, and collaborative leadership
Qualification
Required
5+ years as an Executive Assistant, Senior EA, or similar role supporting a CEO or senior executive
Exceptional organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
Strong written and verbal communication skills with executive-level professionalism
High level of discretion and judgment when handling confidential information
Strategic thinker with a strong desire to grow into a Chief of Staff or operational leadership role
Proactive, anticipatory, and solutions-oriented
Comfortable working with ambiguity in a scaling organization
Calm under pressure, highly adaptable, and trusted by senior leaders
Preferred
Experience in real estate development, construction, housing, or mission-driven organizations is a plus
Values-driven, with an authentic interest in community impact and attainable housing
Company
Ascendo Resources
Ascendo Resources is a staffing and recruiting company providing accounting, finance, and it recruiting services.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Scott Berger
Co-Founder of Healthcare Operations
Brandie Jimenez
Partner at Ascendo Resources
Recent News
2022-02-01
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