Executive Assistant to Chief Executive Officer

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, and retirement plan options that include a choice between our comprehensive pension plan or a 401(a) defined contribution plan, with the option to add a 457(b) deferred compensation plan and retirement health reimbursement account. You can also take advantage of our annual employer-funded Lifestyle Spending Account, designed to support your personal development and growth activities—and much more!
• Wellness: Take advantage of multiple on-site gyms, outdoor working areas, fitness discounts for all levels and goals, rewards for volunteer time, financial wellness advisors, and a campus with easy access to some of San Diego’s best walking trails.
• 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,…