Senior Executive Assistant

Company Description

The W.K. Kellogg Foundation (WKKF), founded in 1930 by breakfast cereal entrepreneur Will Keith Kellogg, is one of the largest philanthropic foundations in the United States. WKKF is dedicated to ensuring all children have an equal chance to thrive by focusing its efforts on promoting thriving children, supporting working families, and fostering equitable communities. With a legacy of commitment to equity and opportunity, the foundation seeks to drive meaningful change and create sustainable impact.

“The W.K. Kellogg Foundation supports children, families, and communities as they strengthen and create conditions that propel vulnerable children to achieve success as individuals and as contributors to the larger community and society.”

Role Description

The Senior Executive Assistant (SEA) serves as a strategic administrative partner to the Director of New Mexico Programs. The SEA is the essential “engine” of the New Mexico office, managing scheduling and administration for the Director, providing support and facilitation for the regional team, and serving as the office representative for visitors and grantees. The SEA is both a strategic and hands-on leader ensuring operational excellence and facilities management, seamless leadership and team support, and high-touch coordination with grantee partners and the Battle Creek headquarters. The ideal candidate brings a relational mindset and technical savvy to navigate complex nonprofit and philanthropic relationships and systems with clarity and care.

Qualifications

While no candidate is expected to have all of the desired qualifications, strong applicants will have a track record of successful and relevant professional experience and a demonstrated commitment to the values and mission of the W.K. Kellogg Foundation. Ideal candidates will have:

Professional Experience

• Background: Bachelor's degree with 5 years of executive support experience (or 8 years of experience with some college/equivalent).
• Sector Knowledge: Previous experience in the nonprofit or philanthropic sector is highly preferred.
• Cultural Fluency: Experience working effectively with diverse cultural, social, and ethnic backgrounds; a strong preference for bilingual (English/Spanish) candidates or those with Indigenous language skills.

Technical Skills and Competencies

• System Proficiency: Advanced skills in Microsoft Office, databases, and experience with automated accounting systems (SAP preferred).
• Editorial: Strong ability to draft, edit, and synthesize complex information into clear, professional communications.
• Project Management: Proven ability to manage multiple moving parts, from event logistics to long-term project tracking.

Personal Attributes

• System Thinker: Ability to see how administrative tasks connect to the broader mission and "bring people together" through organized processes.
• Agility: a curious mindset with the ability to thrive in a remote/hybrid environment and pivot quickly as priorities shift.
• Values Alignment: Deep commitment to racial equity, community-led change, and the core DNA of W.K. Kellogg Foundation.

Compensation

The salary range for this position is $75,200 - $ 94,000. Actual starting salary of candidate will be commensurate with years, breadth, and depth of relevant experience, education, certifications, credentials, special skills, accomplishments, and other factors relevant to the position.