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About ETS:

ETS is a global education and talent solutions organization enabling lifelong learners worldwide to be future-ready. For more than 75 years, we've been advancing the science of measurement to build benchmarks for fair and valid skill assessment across cultures and borders. Our worldwide impact extends through our renowned assessments including TOEFL®, TOEIC®, GRE® and Praxis® tests, serving millions of learners in more than 200 countries and territories. Through strategic acquisitions, we've expanded our global capabilities: PSI strengthens our workforce assessment solutions, while Edusoft, Kira Talent, Pipplet, Vericant, and Wheebox enhance our educational technology and assessment platforms across critical markets worldwide.

Through ETS Research Institute and ETS Solutions, we're partnering with educational institutions, governments, and organizations globally to promote skill proficiency, empower upward mobility, and unlock opportunities for everyone, everywhere. With offices and partners across Asia, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and the Americas, we deliver nearly 50 million tests annually. Join us in our journey of measuring progress to power human progress worldwide.

This is not your average desk job! As Executive Operations Liaison in the Office of the CEO, you’ll be a right-hand partner to a mission-driven leader working to make a real impact in education and beyond. You’ll be in the room where it happens—whether that’s a boardroom with Fortune 500 execs, a school in rural America, or a global summit on learning equity. This is a high-trust, high-energy role for someone who thrives on movement, purpose, and possibility. You’ll work within the Office of the CEO where communication, adaptability and flexibility are essential skills. In this role, reporting to the Chief of Staff to the CEO you will be exposed to highly sensitive and confidential information. You will be expected to exhibit maturity and confidentiality at all times.

This role will also require you to be on the road with our CEO or his Chief of Staff - so make sure your passport is up to date. You can expect to travel 50-75% of the time nationally and internationally!

Why this role matters:

This is a launchpad. You’ll gain exposure to executive decision-making, national and global education policy, and the inner workings of a mission-driven organization. You will have the potential to go on to leadership roles within ETS or beyond—in policy, strategy, operations, or entrepreneurship.

What you will do:

+ **Shadow and support the CEO** across meetings, travel, and day-to-day operations

+ **Coordinate on-site logistics** for travel, events, and engagements with precision and grace

+ **Coordinate with leaders and SME’s** to provide content to build out presentation decks, talking points, briefs and other materials to ensure that the CEO always has the most current versions of all reports and materials so that the momentum stays alive.

+ **Represent ETS** with professionalism and warmth in interactions with senior leaders, partners, and stakeholders

+ **Be a do-er** : anticipate needs, solve problems, and keep things moving

+ **Contribute ideas** to strategic initiatives, especially around education, equity, and innovation

+ **Work closely with the Office of the CEO team** to share learnings and ensure alignment of engagement to CEO and ETS priorities.

+ **Travel with the CEO or his designee** to ensure seamless logistics.

**Adhere to ethical standards** and comply with the laws and regulations applicable to your job function.

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We’re looking for someone who’s not just capable, but ready to roll. An employee with just the right mix of curiosity, hustle, and polish. Here’s what will set you up for success:

**Time Management & Prioritization** : You can juggle multiple tasks, pivot quickly, and still meet deadlines without dropping the ball.

+ **Executive Presence** : You know how to carry yourself in high-level meetings, you will ask smart questions and be continuously engaged.

+ **Travel Savvy** : You’re comfortable navigating airports, hotels, and new cities — and can troubleshoot logistics on the fly.

+ **Communication:** Clear, concise writing and confident verbal skills. You can draft emails, prep talking points, and summarize meetings with ease and at a moment’s notice.

+ **Discretion & Trustworthiness** : You’ll be exposed to sensitive conversations and decisions — integrity is non-negotiable.

+ **Teamwork** : You understand how to work within a team, share information, receive feedback and be a force multiplier in collaboration with your colleagues.

+ **Tech Fluency** : Comfortable with AI tools like CoPilot and Agentic AI . You are also fluent with Outlook, Teams, basic project management platforms and CRMS such as Salesforce. Bonus if you can whip up a clean deck or spreadsheet.

+ **Problem Solving** : You don’t just spot issues — you propose solutions and take initiative to fix them.

+ **Administrative or Executive Support** : Experience coordinating logistics, managing calendars, or supporting senior leaders is essential!

+ **Education Policy or Nonprofit Experience** : A plus if you’ve studied or worked in education, equity, or social impact.

+ **DC Know-How: Familiarity with the DC ecosystem** — whether through school, internships, or work — is a strong advantage.

Who You Are

+ A recent graduate or early-career professional from a DC-area school or job, or someone eager to relocate to DC

+ Energized by fast-paced environments and constant movement

+ Exceptionally organized, agile, and grounded—able to pivot without losing focus

+ Humble, presentable, and emotionally intelligent in high-stakes settings

+ Passionate about doing good in the world—especially in education, equity, or social impact

+ Not just smart, but action-oriented: you get things done

+ Willing and able to travel 50-75% of the time

ETS is mission driven and action oriented

+ We are passionate about hiring innovative thinkers who believe in the promise of education and lifelong learning.

+ We are energized by cultivating growth, innovation, and continuous transformation for the next generation of rising professionals as leaders. Â In support of this ETS offers multiple Business Resource Groups (BRG) for you to learn and advance your career growth!

+ As a not-for-profit organization we will encourage you to lean in to your passion for volunteering. Â At ETS you may qualify for up to an additional 8 hours of PTO for volunteer work on causes that are important to you!

ETS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by law. We believe in creating a work environment where all individuals are treated with respect and dignity.