Executive Assistant, Office of the President/CEO

Is it surprising to hear that a financial institution of 1.5 million members and over $30 billion in managed assets say that success comes from focusing on people, not profits?

Our “people helping people” philosophy has guided us since 1935, driving our deep commitment to serving our members, communities, and each other. When you join our team, you become part of a purpose-driven organization where your work makes a real difference.

While we’re proud of our history, we’re even more excited about our future. With business and technology transformation on the horizon, there’s never been a better time to be part of BECU.

PAY RANGE

The Target Pay Range for this position is $106,600.00-$130,100.00 annually. The full Pay Range is $82,900.00 - $154,000.00 annually. At BECU, compensation decisions are determined using factors such as relevant job-related skills, experience, and education or training. Should an offer for employment be made, we will consider individual qualifications. In addition to your salary, compensation incentives are available for the hired applicant. Incentives are performance based and targets vary by role.

BENEFITS – because people helping people starts with supporting you

• 401(k) Company Match (up to 3%)

• 4% annual contribution to your 401(k) by BECU

• Medical, Dental and Vision (family contributions as well)

• PTO Program + Exchange Program

• Tuition Reimbursement Program

• BECU Cares volunteer time off + donation match

IMPACT YOU’LL MAKE:

The Executive Assistant is the operational backbone of the Office of the President/CEO — supporting both the President/CEO and VP, Chief of Staff with strategic precision and flawless execution. This role goes far beyond traditional administrative support; the EA is a trusted gatekeeper, information conduit, and operational orchestrator who ensures the executive office runs seamlessly every day.

The EA manages the CEO’s complex calendar with strategic intent — not just scheduling meetings but architecting how the CEO spends their most valuable resource: time. This role ensures flawless meeting preparation, strengthens communication flow across the EMT (Executive Management Team), and coordinates with the Senior Program Manager and Personal Assistant as part of a collaborative support triad that keeps the Office of the President/CEO operating at peak performance.

***This is an in-office role at our Tukwila, WA headquarters with some flexibility for remote work once a successful relationship with the President & CEO and team is established.

WHAT YOU’LL DO:

• Lead With BECU Values: Carry out your work in alignment with BECU competencies, compliance, regulatory, and information protection standards—modeling integrity and trusted partnership in everything you do.
• Optimize Executive Time & Focus: Strategically manage and protect the CEO’s calendar by prioritizing what matters most, resolving scheduling challenges, coordinating complex logistics across stakeholders and time zones, and creating space for preparation and impact.
• Drive Executive Meeting Excellence: Ensure meeting readiness by preparing high-quality briefing materials, collaborating across teams for accurate content, tracking decisions and follow-ups, and maintaining institutional knowledge of executive rhythms and expectations.
• Manage Information & Communications Flow: Triage and prioritize communications, safeguard sensitive information, act as a key liaison with internal and external partners, draft executive-level communications in the CEO’s voice, and ensure leaders are informed—never surprised.
• Exercise Sound Judgment & Confidentiality: Handle confidential matters with care, professionalism, and discretion—earning trust through thoughtful decision-making.
• Coordinate Travel & Executive Events: Plan and execute seamless domestic and international travel, manage expenses and vendors, organize executive-level events, and prepare comprehensive travel briefings that support efficiency and comfort.
• Support Financial Planning & Budget Management: Assist with budget development, tracking, and maintenance—helping ensure financial accuracy and accountability across the department.
• Improve Processes & Ways of Working: Identify opportunities to simplify and enhance workflows, improving efficiency, effectiveness, and service quality.
• Enable Executive Operations & Leadership Rhythm: Coordinate planning cycles and forums, partner closely with the Office of the President/CEO’s team on logistics and deadlines, manage executive systems, support office operations, and ensure invoices and vendor payments are handled accurately.
• Strengthen Cross-Team Collaboration: Work closely with the Office of the President/CEO’s team, other Executive Assistants, and the EMT—actively contributing to executive office stand-ups and fostering strong, trust-based relationships across BECU’s most senior leaders.
• Ensure Strong EA Team Partnerships: Partner closely with other Executive Assistants to drive impactful work forward, provide backup coverage, and mentor EA team members to build capability and consistency.
• Adapt & Contribute Beyond the Scope: Take on additional responsibilities as assigned, bringing curiosity, flexibility, and a solutions-oriented mindset.

This isn’t just about ticking off tasks on a list. It's about making a significant, positive change in BECU’s journey, where your contributions are valued, and your growth is continually fostered.

WHAT YOU’LL GAIN:

• A trusted seat at the table supporting BECU’s highest-level leadership.
• Meaningful influence on organizational priorities and executive effectiveness.
• Exposure to enterprise-level decision-making and cross-functional collaboration.
• A culture that values integrity, partnership, and continuous improvement
• Strong professional relationships across the Executive Management Team
• Career-enhancing experience in a purpose-driven, member-focused organization

QUALIFICATIONS:

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree, or equivalent work or education-related experience
• 5 years of executive administrative assistance experience supporting C-suite executives

Desired Qualifications:

• Experience supporting a CEO, President, or equivalent
• Experience in financial services, credit unions, or regulated industries
• Experience in a member- or customer-centric organization with a mission-driven culture
• Expert proficiency in Microsoft 365 (Outlook, Teams, SharePoint, PowerPoint, Excel, Word, OneNote)
• Experience coordinating across multiple senior leaders and support staff simultaneously in a matrixed environment
• End-to-end executive travel management experience, including international logistics and itinerary development
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills — able to draft correspondence in an executive voice with clarity and authority
• Strong organizational skills — manages competing priorities, shifting deadlines, and high-volume workloads without dropping commitments
• Professional executive presence — poised, composed, and credible when interacting with senior stakeholders, Board members, and external partners
• Background supporting a dual-principal model (CEO + Chief of Staff, CEO + COO, or similar)
• Executive team meeting operations or leadership off-site coordination experience
• Proficiency in project management tools (Smartsheet, Asana, Microsoft Planner, Monday.com)
• Experience with corporate travel platforms (Concur, Egencia, Navan)
• Ability to create data visualizations, executive dashboards, or presentation design

JOIN THE JOURNEY:

Ready to make an indelible impact? Eager to be a part of a collaborative and innovative team where your ideas and contributions don’t just fill a role, but fuel the growth and success of BECU? This is more than a job – it’s a chance to elevate your career, skills, and future, all while contributing to the robust technological landscape of BECU.

Embrace the opportunity to grow with us. Apply now, bring your expertise to the table, and let’s achieve excellence together at BECU.

Your journey of influence, innovation, and impactful contribution starts now.
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EEO Statement:

BECU is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected status.