Executive Assistant to the CEO

Welcome to San Diego International Airport, where our core purpose is to create an exceptional experience for both our community and visitors from around the world. It extends beyond just flights; we embody the vibrant spirit of San Diego itself—sunny, welcoming, and full of life. We are committed to attracting, fostering, and empowering a team of talented individuals who can deliver our strategic goals:

• Advance Airport Development
• Transform the Customer Experience
• Optimize Ongoing Business
• Cultivate Our Culture

Here, culture starts with each of us. Our workplace is shaped by mindsets that guide how we show up for one another: believing the best in people, collaboration, empathy, listening, and thoughtful decision-making. If you are ready to contribute to a team that values meaningful impact and enjoys the journey along the way, we invite you to apply today and help us connect our community to the world.

Why You'll Love Working at SAN:

• Location:  The new Airport Authority Administration building, located on the San Diego International Airport campus and near the waterfront, providing stunning views of our runway, San Diego Bay, the Pacific Ocean, and the city skyline.
• Salary: The hiring salary for Executive Assistant to the CEO is 123,196- $141,675. The full pay range for Executive Assistant to the CEO is $94,766- $151,625.
• Benefits: You will enjoy 14 paid holidays, 18 – 33 days of vacation (PTO), parental and child care benefits, salary continuance for family & parental leave, tuition reimbursement, ensure your future with our retirement plan options including our comprehensive pension plan and 457 defined contribution plan. Plus, take advantage of our annual employer-funded Lifestyle Spending Account, designed to support your personal development and growth activities—and much more!
• Wellness: Enjoy a workplace that makes well‑being part of the daily routine! Tap into multiple on‑site gyms, unwind or brainstorm in outdoor workspaces, score fitness discounts for every level and goal, give back with volunteer‑time rewards, connect with financial wellness advisors, and explore scenic walking trails just steps from campus, all wrapped in a supportive wellness package designed to help you feel your best inside and outside of work.
• Application Deadline: July 9, 2026. Applications will be reviewed after the closing date.

About the Job:

The Executive Office is looking for an Executive Assistant to the President & CEO with a strategic focus on enabling executive priorities, building trusted relationships, and ensuring the seamless operation of the Executive Office. This role is far more than traditional administrative support: it serves as a trusted partner to the President & CEO, creating capacity for leadership to focus on the Airport Authority's purpose and long-term vision.

The Executive Assistant to the President & CEO serves as the central coordination point for executive operations, balancing complex priorities with sound judgment, discretion, and exceptional attention to detail. The ideal candidate will anticipate needs before they arise, manage competing demands with confidence, and foster strong relationships with Board members, elected officials, community leaders, business partners, and employees across the organization.

From executive communications and presentations to travel coordination and special projects, this role operates with a high degree of autonomy and professionalism. Success is measured not only by keeping things organized, but by ensuring the President & CEO is prepared, informed, and positioned to focus on the Authority's most important priorities.

For someone who thrives behind the scenes while making a visible impact, few opportunities offer the chance to work so closely with executive leadership while helping shape an organization that serves millions of travelers and connects our region to the world. Every day brings a front-row seat to decisions, relationships, and initiatives that influence the future of San Diego.

What You’ll Do:

• Executive Partnership: Provides strategic and administrative support to the President & CEO, coordinating priorities, calendars, materials, action items, and executive office operations.
• Communications Management: Prepares presentations, correspondence, and briefing materials while facilitating clear and timely communication with internal and external stakeholders.
• Travel & Logistics: Manages domestic and international travel arrangements, related documentation, and expense reimbursements.
• Executive Office Operations: Oversees the Executive Office budget, manages confidential communications and records, and continuously improves systems and processes.
• Meeting & Project Management: Coordinates meetings and events, tracks priorities and deadlines, documents key discussions, and provides guidance to administrative support staff.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Cultivates trusted relationships, represents the President & CEO with internal and external partners, and proactively addresses issues to support organizational priorities..

The Skills You Need:

1. Executive Support & Influence — Coordinates priorities, deliverables, and relationships with a high degree of autonomy while building support for ideas, projects, and solutions.
2. Interpersonal Effectiveness — Builds strong relationships and communicates with diplomacy, professionalism, and influence across diverse audiences and stakeholders.
3. Communication Skills — Organizes and conveys information clearly and concisely through verbal, written, and digital channels.
4. Project Management — Translates priorities into actionable plans, coordinates resources, and drives timely execution of strategic initiatives.
5. Technical Proficiency — Leverages technology and business systems to manage information, solve problems, and ensure accuracy and attention to detail.
6. Judgment & Decision Making — Exercises discretion, confidentiality, and sound judgment to address complex situations and resolve issues effectively.
7. Strategic Thinking & Business Acumen — Understands organizational priorities, anticipates executive needs, identifies opportunities and risks, and aligns decisions with the President & CEO's strategic direction.

The Experience You Need to Have**:

• Ten years of administrative support experience, preferably to executives or an equivalent level, or any equivalent combination of education, training, and/or experience.
• Graduation from high school or G.E.D. equivalent. 

Preferred Licenses; Certificates; Special Requirements:

• California Notary Public certification or ability to obtain within one year of hire.
• Certified Administrative Professional (CAP), Professional Administrative Certification of Excellence (PACE), or similar professional certification. 

**Don’t meet every requirement? That’s okay. At San Diego International Airport, we value your unique experience and your willingness to learn. Some roles require specific qualifications or degrees, but others don’t—and we're always open to individuals committed to growth and excellence. If this sounds like you, we encourage you to apply. And if it’s not the right fit, we’ll keep you in mind for future opportunities. We may have the perfect spot for you to land.

EEO Statement

It is the policy of the San Diego County Regional Airport Authority to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, SDCRAA will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.

Physical & Mental Demands

Persons with disabilities may be able to perform the essential duties of this class with reasonable accommodation. Reasonable accommodation will be evaluated on an individual basis and depends, in part, on the specific requirements for the job, the limitations related to disability and the ability of the hiring department to accommodate the limitation. If you need any form of accommodation during the recruitment process, please inform the Talent Acquisition Partner (Recruiter).

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