Executive Assistant to the Dean

The Executive Assistant to the Dean provides executive administrative support to the Dean of the School of Social Work and the Social Work Administration Office.   Responsibilities include but are not limited to managing and overseeing administrative operations of the Dean's Office, coordinating the Dean's calendar, preparing and editing correspondence, and responding to requests for information, including confidential and sensitive documents on behalf of the Dean and the Social Work administrative team.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  
• Great attention to detail and highly proficient writing and editing skills
  
• Ability to respond diplomatically, professionally and courteously with individuals at all levels
  
• Ability to prioritize assignments and meet established deadlines
  
• Ability to maintain confidentially in all work performed
  
• Proficient computer skills; ability to use word processing and spreadsheet software such as Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, etc.
  

• High school diploma or equivalent and five years executive level secretarial experience, including general bookkeeping/budget management experience
  

• Bachelor's Degree
  
• Directly related experience working in a university or higher education environment
  
• Experience supporting a senior executive's office
  
• Advanced writing and editing skills