Executive Assistant to the Vice President

The Executive Assistant to the Vice President provides advanced-level support to the Office of the President's leadership team. The position provides backup support for the Senior Aide to the President, and primary administrative support to the Vice President for University Relations. The executive assistant will maintain calendars, prepare for meetings, coordinate logistical arrangements, and work to ensure the daily functioning of the President's Office, including serving as the initial point of contact for internal and external constituencies. This position will serve as the primary backup to the Senior Aide to the President in their absence. 

The Executive Assistant will also prepare for presidential engagements by developing event briefings, draft communications and provide high-level administrative support. This is a position requiring strong exercise of professional judgment, autonomous work effort, with independent decision-making and evaluation/implementation of methods to achieve work-related goals, objectives and mission.

• Highly proficient computer skills and excellent working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite software applications (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Access, etc.)

• Excellent oral and written communication skills.

• Excellent interpersonal and resource management skills.

• Ability to effectively manage multiple tasks independently and meet established deadlines.

• Ability to maintain confidentiality in all work performed.


• Bachelor's Degree and two (2) years of directly related experience

OR 

• High School Diploma/Equivalent and eight (8) years of directly related experience. 

• More than two (2) years of directly related experience in a higher education environment.