Executive Assistant and Project Coordinator, Office of the COO

Job overview

The Executive Assistant and Project Coordinator, Office of the COO role is onsite in Newark, TX. Compensation is not specified. The position supports the Chief Operating Officer and coordinates work to establish a new university. The role combines executive administrative support with cross-functional project coordination, tracking timelines, documentation, and communications across accreditation, licensure, staffing, and operational work streams. It helps the COO and leadership team move the university start-up from planning toward opening.

What you'll do

• Plan and track executive-level projects, timelines, milestones, and status reports
• identify risks and dependencies and escalate issues
• maintain project documentation and action logs
• coordinate university start-up work across accreditation, licensure, facilities, staffing, curriculum, and enrollment
• research regulatory requirements and maintain filing deadlines
• coordinate with legal counsel, consultants, vendors, HR, accrediting agencies, and state officials
• schedule meetings and travel
• prepare presentations, minutes, and follow-up communications
• handle confidential information with discretion.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

executive assistant

project coordinator

office of the coo

newark tx

eagle mountain international church

university start-up

project management

accreditation

licensure

executive administration

cross-functional coordination

weekend and evening hours

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

Bachelor's degree and 5+ years of executive administrative assistant or project management experience are preferred. Weekend and evening hours may be required; domestic and international travel may be needed.

About the employer

Eagle Mountain International Church, Inc. is hiring for this role. Industry: Executive Offices. Sector: 92.