The Sr. Executive Assistant provides enterprise-level executive partnership to multiple Senior Leadership Team (SLT) and C‑suite leaders, operating with a high degree of autonomy, business acumen, and discretion. This role serves as a critical connector across executives, Board members, and key stakeholders, synthesizing complex information, coordinating and preparing Board and executive-level materials, and ensuring messaging, data, and insights are accurate, aligned, and strategically sound. The Sr. Executive Assistant is expected to develop a strong understanding of business priorities, organizational dynamics, and key contributors in order to identify inconsistencies, surface risks, and proactively offer insight. This role also carries direct people management responsibility, providing leadership and development to at least one direct report. Success in this role requires exceptional judgment, executive presence, and the ability to operate with confidence in a fast-paced, highly confidential environment.

Responsibilities:

Function as an Executive Business Partner to multiple SLT and C-suite leaders, applying business acumen, enterprise context, and independent judgment to support strategic priorities and organizational effectiveness.

Managehighly complexexecutive calendars, priorities, and competing demands, proactivelyanticipatingneeds and resolving conflicts with minimal direction.

Serve asa central pointof coordination across executives, executive assistants, and senior stakeholders to ensure alignment and efficiency.

Develop andmaintaina strong understanding of the organization's strategy, key initiatives, stakeholders, and performance drivers toanticipateexecutive needs and support effective decision-making.

Exercise exceptional judgment and diplomacy when handling sensitive matters, often acting on behalf of executives.

Oversee complex executive travel, expenses, andlogisticswith accountability and adherence to company policy.

Prepare executives with agendas, briefings, and talking points to ensure meetings are productive and well-informed.

Coordinate, compile, and synthesize materials for Board of Directors and executive leadership meetings, including Board decks, executive presentations, and briefing materials.

Partner closely with executives and functional leaders to collect,validate, and integrate data and content, ensuring clarity, consistency, and accuracy across materials.

Apply a strong understanding of business context toidentifygaps, inconsistencies, or potential concerns within executive and Board deliverables and proactively raise them for resolution.

Maintain strict confidentiality while managing and distributinghighly sensitiveBoard and executive information.

Establish and refine administrative processes to improve efficiency, accuracy, and consistency across executive operations.

Manage, coach, and develop a direct report,providingday-to-day guidance, performance feedback, and support for professional growth.

Plan and manage catering, events, and executive gatherings for respective executives, includinglogisticscoordination, vendor management, and onsite execution.

Maintain regular onsite presence Tuesday and Wednesday each week, withadditionalavailability as business needs require, including during executive visits, Board activities,companyeventsand other times as needed.

Essential Skills and Experience:

GED or High School Diploma

Minimum of 7 years of experience supporting a VP level executive or above

Advanced level of computerproficiency—Outlook, Microsoft Office Suite, and MS Teams

Excellent writing, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills

Possess a strong customer service mindset with the ability to handle external and internal clients with professionalism and maturity

Ability to work across all levels of the organization from the C Suite to frontline team members

Self-starter with ability to work with limited supervision

Excellent attention to detail and accuracy with exceptional time management skills

Exceptional organizational and follow-through skills with the ability to work on many projects simultaneously

Ability to prioritize, meet deadlines, makedecisionsand change course of action quickly, even when taking direction from multiple stakeholders

Ability toanticipateneeds, be proactive, resourceful, and flexible in a fast-paced environment with priorities that consistently change

Positive attitude, personable, approachable, self-motivated, and ability to be calm in times of pressure

Demonstrates curiosity, businessacumenand a desire to understand the ‘big picture’

Flexible, responsive and a multi-tasking team player who is willing to pitch in to help the team meet critical deadlines

Proactive in thinking of ways to improve productivity and efficiency

Experience supporting Board governance activities, including preparing Board decks, coordinating meetings, and handling sensitive materials

Preferred Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree, strongly preferred

Experience supporting a C suite Executive, strongly preferred

Background in Communications, Marketing, English, Business Administration, orotherrelated field, strongly preferred

Project management experience preferred

Other Considerations

Ability to travel up to 10%

Ardent Mills is headquartered in Denver, CO. This role will be hybrid in the Denver, Colorado area. The successful candidate will be expected to commit to a periodic presence in the Denver HQ office, the frequency of which is open to discussion with the hiring manager.

Location:

Denver CO

Address:

1875 Lawrence Street, Denver CO, 80202

Additional Locations (if applicable):

Employment Type:

Full time

Additional Information:

Competitive Compensation:

We provide market-driven base pay, based on skills, abilities, and level of experiences. Our salary ranges are broad, and individual salary will be market competitive based on a candidate’s unique set of skills and level of experience. The starting range for this position is $125,000.00 - $135,000.00, with additional earning potential possible commensurate with experience. Additionally, we believe that our team members are the reason for our success and all team members are incentive eligible with a target based on contribution, company performance, and individual results achieved. While the specific bonus plan and target amount will be determined based on the role and breadth of contributions, the targeted bonus plan and targeted percentage amount for this role is Bonus - MIP, 15% Annual.

Benefits:

At Ardent Mills we offer a wide range of benefits to our team members and their eligible family members. Some of our great benefit programs you may be eligible for include: • Medical, Dental and Vision Coverage• Health and Dependent Savings Accounts • Life and Disability Programs • Voluntary Benefit Programs • Company Sponsored Wellness Programs • Retirement Savings with Company Match • Team Member and Family Assistance Program (EAP) • Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays • Employee Recognition Program with Rewards (RAVE).

Application Deadline:

06/29/202606/29/2026

EEO Commitment:

At Ardent Mills, everyone matters and everyone has a voice. We are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal opportunities are available to all applicants and team members and the decisions will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, genetic information, veteran status, age, political affiliation, or any other non-merit characteristic protected by law or not. Together, celebrating our differences, we make Ardent Mills. The preceding position description has been designed to indicate the general nature and essential duties and responsibilities of work performed by employees within this position. It may not contain a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees in this position. The description, duties, functions, and responsibilities are subject to change at the discretion of Ardent Mills.En Ardent Mills, todos importan y todos tienen voz. Estamos comprometidos a brindar un ambiente de respeto mutuo donde haya igualdad de oportunidades disponibles para todos los solicitantes y miembros del equipo y las decisiones se basarán en el mérito, la competencia, el desempeño y las necesidades comerciales. Estamos orgullosos de ser un empleador que ofrece igualdad de oportunidades. No discriminamos por motivos de raza, color, religión, credo, origen nacional, ascendencia, estado civil, sexo, orientación sexual, identidad o expresión de género, discapacidad física o mental, embarazo, información genética, condición de veterano, edad, política. afiliación, o cualquier otra característica no meritoria protegida por ley o no. Juntos, celebrando nuestras diferencias, formamos Ardent Mills. La descripción del puesto anterior ha sido diseñada para indicar la naturaleza general y los deberes y responsabilidades esenciales del trabajo realizado por los empleados dentro de este puesto. Es posible que no contenga un inventario completo de todos los deberes, responsabilidades y calificaciones requeridas de los empleados en este puesto. La descripción, los deberes, las funciones y las responsabilidades están sujetos a cambios a discreción de Ardent Mills.

Recruitment Fraud Disclaimer:

At Ardent Mills, the security of our employees and candidates is a priority. We will never request sensitive information such as your bank account information, social security number, or other non-publicly available information during the application and interview process. If someone asks you for sensitive information, we strongly advise that you assume that individual is not affiliated with Ardent Mills. Some things to watch out for:

Slightly altered or unprofessional email addresses. Ardent Mills’ Recruitment team only corresponds from email addresses with the domain [email protected] or [email protected].
Vague job requirements or job descriptions.Our open job opportunities and descriptions can be found at ardentmillscareers.com

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