Strategic Assistant to the CEO

Job Title: Strategic Assistant to the CEO
Location: Cedarhurst, NY
Compensation: $80,000–$120,000, commensurate with experience
Employment Type: Full-Time

About Us
Center Education Group is a fast-growing network dedicated to advancing quality education through innovative programs and strategic partnerships. At the heart of our work is a mission to create meaningful impact through operational excellence, mission-driven strategy, and bold leadership.

The Opportunity
We’re looking for a highly intelligent, motivated, and resourceful individual to serve as the CEO’s strategic right hand. This is not an administrative assistant role—this is a high-exposure, high-impact position ideal for someone with a strong background in business, finance, or legal strategy who thrives in dynamic environments and wants to play a direct role in shaping the future of a growing education enterprise.

This person will work closely with the CEO across multiple domains including strategic planning, internal operations, external communications, project execution, and special initiatives. If you’re the kind of person who likes to solve problems, connect dots, and get things done—this is your role.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as a thought partner and trusted advisor to the CEO on high-priority initiatives

• Conduct research, analysis, and project management on strategic and operational matters

• Prepare reports, presentations, and proposals for internal and external stakeholders

• Sit in on meetings, synthesize key insights, and drive follow-up action plans

• Help evaluate new opportunities (programs, partnerships, acquisitions, etc.)

• Coordinate cross-functional projects and ensure execution aligns with goals

• Manage and improve executive workflows and communications

Ideal Candidate

• Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree or graduate-level coursework in business, policy, finance, or education a plus

• Exceptional communication and writing skills

• Strong business acumen with a problem-solving, "figure-it-out" mindset

• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and calm under pressure

• Discreet, loyal, and capable of handling confidential matters

• Mission-aligned with a genuine interest in education and leadership

Why Join Us?

• Be at the center of decision-making and innovation

• Gain mentorship and exposure at the highest level of leadership

• Work on meaningful, high-impact initiatives that shape the future of education

• Enjoy a culture of excellence, transparency, and rapid growth