Executive Business Partner
The Potter's House, Inc., Dallas, TX, United States
About The Potter's House Of Dallas, Inc
Founded in 1996 by T.D. Jakes, The Potter’s House of Dallas is a multi-generational, multi-cultural church serving thousands locally and globally through in-person gatherings, digital ministry, outreach initiatives, and strategic partnerships.
Vision Statement We are an intergenerational church passionately committed to uplifting humanity by embodying Christ’s call to salvation and addressing the world’s most pressing challenges, both locally and globally. We believe that thriving in an ever-changing world requires a holistic approach to human development that cultivates spiritual depth, emotional resilience, meaningful community, intellectual growth, and economic empowerment. Through innovative solutions, we meet people at every stage of life, equipping them to evolve with purpose and power.
Executive Business Partner Role The Executive Business Partner serves as an embedded execution partner to an Executive, translating executive conversations into immediate action, protecting strategic focus, and increasing decision velocity across the organization. This role blends strategic calendar ownership, in-room execution, cross‑functional coordination, and executive office management. The position is designed to remove operational friction from the Executive’s plate while ensuring initiatives, meetings, and commitments move forward with clarity and speed. This individual operates with discretion, judgment, and contextual awareness, enabling the Executive to focus on leadership, alignment, and high‑impact decisions.
Core Responsibilities Executive Time Strategy & Calendar Ownership
Own and strategically manage the Executive’s calendar in alignment with organizational priorities
Evaluate meeting requests and recommend acceptance, delegation, or deferral
Protect focused work blocks and priority windows
Ensure all meetings have clear purpose, agenda, and expected outcomes
Coordinate all travel, lodging, dining, and logistical arrangements
Prepare daily and weekly briefings to ensure executive readiness
In-Room Execution & Follow-Through
Attend key executive meetings to capture decisions, commitments, and next steps
Translate conversations into structured action items in real time
Execute appropriate follow-up tasks directly when possible
Route larger initiatives to responsible leaders with clarity and accountability
Track executive commitments and ensure timely completion
Draft post‑meeting summaries and recommended next steps on behalf of the Executive
Decision Support & Discretion
Provide recommendations on routine matters where executive intent is clear
Evaluate incoming requests and offer suggested responses
Proceed independently when actions align with established priorities, existing budgets, and precedent
Elevate matters appropriately when policy, reputation, or significant financial impact is involved
Prepare decision briefs, background memos, and summary notes to support executive review and decision-making
Project & Initiative Coordination
Maintain an executive initiative tracker for Executive-sponsored projects
Drive cross‑functional follow‑through on executive-directed priorities
Identify bottlenecks and proactively recommend solutions
Prepare memos, briefing documents, reports, and presentation materials for executive use
Proactively gather information and coordinate with internal stakeholders to ensure the Executive is prepared for meetings and decisions
Support preparation for key discussions by synthesizing information, identifying open questions, and organizing relevant materials
Aid in advancing next steps following meetings by coordinating with teams and stakeholders on behalf of the Executive
Office of the Executive Stewardship
Manage the Office of the Executive budget, events, and discretionary expenses
Maintain documentation integrity across systems (Asana, contracts repository, executive notes)
Support planning and execution of executive leadership gatherings and small-scale events
Represent the Office of the Executive with professionalism and discretion
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree preferred
5+ years supporting senior executives or leading cross-functional coordination
Demonstrated ability to operate with discretion and independent judgment
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Proficiency in project management platforms and presentation tools
Exceptional organizational and prioritization skills
High emotional intelligence and professional presence
Core Competencies
Strategic awareness with strong execution discipline
Executive-level discretion and judgment
Proactive problem-solving
Clear and concise communication
Adaptability in a dynamic, fast-paced environment
Ability to translate ambiguity into structured action
This role may be titled Executive Business Partner or Senior Executive Business Partner based on the competencies and experiences of the candidate.
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Vision Statement We are an intergenerational church passionately committed to uplifting humanity by embodying Christ’s call to salvation and addressing the world’s most pressing challenges, both locally and globally. We believe that thriving in an ever-changing world requires a holistic approach to human development that cultivates spiritual depth, emotional resilience, meaningful community, intellectual growth, and economic empowerment. Through innovative solutions, we meet people at every stage of life, equipping them to evolve with purpose and power.
Executive Business Partner Role The Executive Business Partner serves as an embedded execution partner to an Executive, translating executive conversations into immediate action, protecting strategic focus, and increasing decision velocity across the organization. This role blends strategic calendar ownership, in-room execution, cross‑functional coordination, and executive office management. The position is designed to remove operational friction from the Executive’s plate while ensuring initiatives, meetings, and commitments move forward with clarity and speed. This individual operates with discretion, judgment, and contextual awareness, enabling the Executive to focus on leadership, alignment, and high‑impact decisions.
Core Responsibilities Executive Time Strategy & Calendar Ownership
Own and strategically manage the Executive’s calendar in alignment with organizational priorities
Evaluate meeting requests and recommend acceptance, delegation, or deferral
Protect focused work blocks and priority windows
Ensure all meetings have clear purpose, agenda, and expected outcomes
Coordinate all travel, lodging, dining, and logistical arrangements
Prepare daily and weekly briefings to ensure executive readiness
In-Room Execution & Follow-Through
Attend key executive meetings to capture decisions, commitments, and next steps
Translate conversations into structured action items in real time
Execute appropriate follow-up tasks directly when possible
Route larger initiatives to responsible leaders with clarity and accountability
Track executive commitments and ensure timely completion
Draft post‑meeting summaries and recommended next steps on behalf of the Executive
Decision Support & Discretion
Provide recommendations on routine matters where executive intent is clear
Evaluate incoming requests and offer suggested responses
Proceed independently when actions align with established priorities, existing budgets, and precedent
Elevate matters appropriately when policy, reputation, or significant financial impact is involved
Prepare decision briefs, background memos, and summary notes to support executive review and decision-making
Project & Initiative Coordination
Maintain an executive initiative tracker for Executive-sponsored projects
Drive cross‑functional follow‑through on executive-directed priorities
Identify bottlenecks and proactively recommend solutions
Prepare memos, briefing documents, reports, and presentation materials for executive use
Proactively gather information and coordinate with internal stakeholders to ensure the Executive is prepared for meetings and decisions
Support preparation for key discussions by synthesizing information, identifying open questions, and organizing relevant materials
Aid in advancing next steps following meetings by coordinating with teams and stakeholders on behalf of the Executive
Office of the Executive Stewardship
Manage the Office of the Executive budget, events, and discretionary expenses
Maintain documentation integrity across systems (Asana, contracts repository, executive notes)
Support planning and execution of executive leadership gatherings and small-scale events
Represent the Office of the Executive with professionalism and discretion
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree preferred
5+ years supporting senior executives or leading cross-functional coordination
Demonstrated ability to operate with discretion and independent judgment
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Proficiency in project management platforms and presentation tools
Exceptional organizational and prioritization skills
High emotional intelligence and professional presence
Core Competencies
Strategic awareness with strong execution discipline
Executive-level discretion and judgment
Proactive problem-solving
Clear and concise communication
Adaptability in a dynamic, fast-paced environment
Ability to translate ambiguity into structured action
This role may be titled Executive Business Partner or Senior Executive Business Partner based on the competencies and experiences of the candidate.
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