Executive Assistant to the CEO

Location: Grand Rapids, MI (Onsite 4 days per week)
Company: Waséyabek Development Company, LLC (WDC)

About Us

Waséyabek Development Company, LLC (WDC) is an economic development owned by the Nottawaseppi Huron Band of the Potawatomi (NHBP)—recognized as West Michigan's largest minority-owned business by Crain's Grand Rapids Business.

Our mission: to build a stable, diversified economy that supports long-term wealth, opportunity, and self-sufficiency for Tribal Members through a growing portfolio of industrial, federal, and real estate enterprises.

The Opportunity

We are seeking a high-caliber Executive Assistant to serve as a trusted strategic partner to our CEO. This role calls for a professional who operates with speed, foresight, and precision—someone who can anticipate needs, manage complexity, and maintain poise in a dynamic, high-growth environment.

If you thrive in a fast-moving setting where no two days are the same and you take pride in ensuring an executive's success at every turn—this is your opportunity to make a lasting impact.

Key Responsibilities

• Master the details: Expertly manage and prioritize a complex calendar, travel, and meeting schedule for the CEO.

• Anticipate and act: Identify needs before they arise—ensuring the CEO is informed, prepared, and positioned for success.

• Drive execution: Coordinate executive materials, follow-ups, and deliverables for meetings and board sessions.

• Communicate with polish: Draft, edit, and refine correspondence, presentations, and reports with executive-level quality.

• Partner at the highest level: Collaborate with senior leaders to track priorities, maintain accountability, and facilitate seamless communication across the organization.

• Represent with professionalism: Interact with internal and external stakeholders with discretion, tact, and confidence.

• Lead with calm under pressure: Manage multiple priorities in real time, keeping operations running seamlessly behind the scenes.

What You Bring

• 5+ years of executive assistant experience is required, including 2+ years supporting a CEO or equivalent.

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Demonstrated success supporting leadership in a fast-paced, high-growth, or complex corporate environment.

• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel, Word).

• Exceptional communication skills—clear, concise, and professional in all forms.

• A strong sense of urgency, adaptability, and anticipation.

• Flawless attention to detail and sound judgment when handling confidential or sensitive matters.

Why Join Us

At WDC, you'll be supporting executive leadership in advancing the mission and economic future of the Nottawaseppi Huron Band of the Potawatomi. Every day brings new challenges, impact, and opportunities.

Here, you'll find:

• A mission-driven organization with a culture of integrity and purpose.

• A fast-moving, high-impact environment where excellence is expected and rewarded.

• The opportunity to partner closely with visionary leadership driving growth and innovation.

Native American & Veteran Hiring Preferences apply per company policy.
Equal Opportunity Employer.