What are the responsibilities and job description for the Leadership Development Executive Assistant position at Pennant?
JOB SUMMARY – Leadership Development Executive Assistant (Hybrid) The Leadership Development Executive Assistant is responsible for providing comprehensive support to the Leadership Development team by coordinating and managing logistics for the leadership development department. This includes but is not limited to being an ambassador for our Ascend leadership brand, booking hotels, ordering food, and managing various administrative tasks within Pennant systems. The assistant will also handle the scheduling and coordination of meetings and calls through Outlook, ensuring seamless communication and organization. This role requires strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and proficiency in Microsoft applications. The ideal candidate is solution-oriented, adaptable to challenges, calm under stress, can engage with executives in a professional manner and can manage multiple tasks efficiently.
At The Pennant Group, our culture is rooted in CAPLICO—Customer Second, Accountability, Passion for Learning, Love One Another, Intelligent Risk‑Taking, Celebration, and Ownership. We look for leaders who embody these values and elevate them through their work, their teams, and the employee experience.
Responsibilities
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES Under the direction of the Director of Leadership Program Operations & Insights, the Leadership Development Executive Assistant will:
Training & Event Coordination
JOB REQUIREMENTS (Education, Experience, Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities)
Schedule: Hybrid
Why Pennant
Join a culture where people genuinely care for one another, celebrate wins, take smart risks, and lead with ownership. At Pennant, you’ll shape a Workday ecosystem that empowers teams, strengthens operations, and enhances the employee experience across the organization.
The employer for this position is stated in the job posting. The Pennant Group, Inc. is a holding company of independent operating subsidiaries that provide healthcare services through home health and hospice agencies and senior living communities located throughout the US. Each of these businesses is operated by a separate, independent operating subsidiary that has its own management, employees and assets. More information about The Pennant Group, Inc. is available at http://www.pennantgroup.com.
At The Pennant Group, our culture is rooted in CAPLICO—Customer Second, Accountability, Passion for Learning, Love One Another, Intelligent Risk‑Taking, Celebration, and Ownership. We look for leaders who embody these values and elevate them through their work, their teams, and the employee experience.
Responsibilities
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES Under the direction of the Director of Leadership Program Operations & Insights, the Leadership Development Executive Assistant will:
Training & Event Coordination
- Coordinate logistics for leadership development training and events, including booking hotels, travel arrangements, meal plans, and activities for after meetings.
- Manage event calendars, send invitations, and track attendee form responses.
- Collaborate with vendors and venues to ensure smooth event execution.
- Prepare and distribute training materials and resources.
- Schedule and manage various meetings and calls via Outlook, ensuring proper calendar management.
- Coordinate with multiple stakeholders to align schedules and meeting times.
- Send reminders and follow-ups to attendees.
- Perform administrative tasks in Pennant systems, including data entry, tracking, and updating records.
- Organize and maintain training documentation and reports.
- Serves as a point of contact for coordination inquiries related to leadership development events.
- Collaborate with internal departments, including HR and operations, to support seamless coordination.
- Identify and implement process improvements to increase efficiency.
- Ship out new hire welcome boxes
- Ship out medallions, Basecamp training materials, etc.
JOB REQUIREMENTS (Education, Experience, Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities)
- 1-2 years of experience as an administrative assistant, receptionist, or coordinator.
- Experience in event or training coordination is preferred.
- Strong organizational and time management skills.
- Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
- Comfortable navigating and learning new systems.
- Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
- Solution-oriented mindset with adaptability to changing needs.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Self-motivated and proactive with a problem-solving approach.
- Collaborative team player with a willingness to take ownership.
- Flexible and adaptable to shifting priorities.
- Ability to sit for extended periods while working at a computer.
- Occasional lifting of supplies or materials (up to 20 lbs).
- Ability to travel occasionally for event coordination.
Schedule: Hybrid
Why Pennant
Join a culture where people genuinely care for one another, celebrate wins, take smart risks, and lead with ownership. At Pennant, you’ll shape a Workday ecosystem that empowers teams, strengthens operations, and enhances the employee experience across the organization.
The employer for this position is stated in the job posting. The Pennant Group, Inc. is a holding company of independent operating subsidiaries that provide healthcare services through home health and hospice agencies and senior living communities located throughout the US. Each of these businesses is operated by a separate, independent operating subsidiary that has its own management, employees and assets. More information about The Pennant Group, Inc. is available at http://www.pennantgroup.com.