ORGANIZATION OVERVIEW
The 16 Tech Innovation District is a growing destination for innovation and
entrepreneurship and a driver
of the tech enablement of the life-sciences and advanced manufacturing
industries key to Indiana's
economy. Connected to diverse neighborhoods in downtown Indianapolis and
intentionally resourced
with facilities and programs to foster innovation, 16 Tech is home today to
three buildings with 200+
innovation related entities that employ more than 800 people. Over the next
ten years, 16 Tech is
projected to grow to 13 mixed-use buildings and create 3,000+ jobs.
The nonprofit 16 Tech Community Corporation is responsible for the physical
and programmatic
development of the 16 Tech Innovation District. 16 Tech Community
Corporation's mission is to create an
inclusive innovation community for Indianapolis, and its role as an
entrepreneurial service organization
and workforce partner contribute directly to the value proposition of the
district. 16 Tech seeks team
members who are motivated by and embody its values:
• Innovation and entrepreneurship: We believe innovation is vital.
• Personal Connection: We believe places bring people together.
• Inclusivity: We believe everyone can be an innovator.
• Collaboration: We believe collaboration is a winning strategy.
• Community: We believe it's important to be good neighbors.
16 Tech Community Corporation is a proud equal opportunity employer committed
to an inclusive
work environment and to building a team that reflects the rich diversity of
our community. People
of color, people with disabilities, and people of diverse sexual orientations,
gender expressions, and
identities are encouraged to apply.
POSITION OVERVIEW
The Executive Assistant (EA) provides administrative support to the Chief
Executive Officer and to the
executive team of the organization through calendar management, scheduling and
logistical support, and
meeting preparation. This role serves interacts with a diverse group of
external stakeholders and internal
contacts at all levels of the organization. The EA is able to effectively
plan, prioritize and anticipate needs
and operates with a sense of urgency.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Administrative Support:
• Anticipates and proactively manages CEO's calendar addressing scheduling
conflicts as they arise.
Provides scheduling support as needed to the executive team.
• Plans and schedules internal and external meetings (in-person, virtual and
hybrid), travel,
conference registrations, and other activities.
• Coordinates meeting logistics end to end from preparation including
research, agendas and
materials to pre-meeting communications, room setup, technology management
during
meetings, catering, and cleanup.
• Supports executive communication and presentations (i.e., Power Point
presentations, letters of
support, email follow-up and responses, etc.).
• Provides project assistance to CEO and executive team including the tracking
and reporting of
progress towards goals.
• Takes and maintains meeting minutes, capturing action items and seeing
through to completion.
• Establishes and maintains effective management systems including document
storage (physical
and electronic) and contact lists.
• Assists CEO in key stakeholder and donor relationship management.
• Reconciles, prepares, and submits expense reports and invoices for payment.
Board Support:
• Plans and coordinates board and committee meetings including managing
meeting logistics,
material preparation and distribution and capturing meeting notes and action
items.
• Maintain Board members and committee contact information and lists.
• Assists CEO in board communication.
Other:
• Works cross-functionally to coordinate on-site logistics for visitors to 16
Tech including tours and
parking.
• Coordinates 16 Tech team events and activities.
• Maintain office supply inventory.
• Other duties as requests.
SKILLS & EXPERIENCE
• 3+ years of administrative, executive or project support, preferably working
directly for a CEO and
other executives
• High level of integrity and discretion in handling all confidential
information.
• Detail-oriented with the ability to work independently to solve problems and
anticipate needs.
• Executive-level presence, strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong project management, organizational, planning, and prioritization
skills
• Team-oriented approach; ability to collaborate closely with other internal
stakeholders for input.
• Comfortable navigating ambiguous situations; able to navigate quickly and
handle a wide range of
topics and fields.
Experience managing hybrid meeting technology and able to troubleshoot
technology issues
under pressure (mid-meeting, etc.)
• Willingness to stay up to date on the latest administrative methodologies
and technologies and
ability to adapt to implement and adapt to new software technologies.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Suite required.
EDUCATION & QUALIFICATIONS
• Bachelor's Degree preferred, or equivalent of education, training, and
experience
• This role requires flexibility in working hours and may involve occasional
availability outside
regular business hours to accommodate the executives' needs.
• This is a hybrid position that requires at least 3 days per week in the
office.
BENEFITS
• 100% paid healthcare and dental premiums for both individuals and families
• Pre-tax and Roth 401(k) Retirement Plan with generous match. 5% contribution
by the employer
regardless of employee contribution and up to an additional 5% employee
voluntary contribution
eligible to be matched by the employer
• Paid Group Life, Short-Term, and Long-Term disability insurance benefits
• Paid Time Off (PTO), including 17 holidays
• Free parking
DETAILS
To apply, please submit a cover letter and resume to careers@16tech.com.
Applicants are encouraged to
submit their resumes no later than Wednesday, August 31. Applications will be
reviewed and interviews
will be conducted on a rolling basis.
More information is available at https://www.16tech.com/