Assistant to the President

About the role

The Assistant to the President provides executive-level assistance to the President, ensuring efficiency, organization, and preparedness for the President’s Office.

Responsibilities

• Arrange meetings
• Maintaining the President’s memberships
• Cooking and managing events, news, and volunteer projects
• Planning travel arrangements including transportation, lodging, dining, and registration
• Preparing itineraries and other related documents
• Handling special assignments and confidential correspondences
• Serving as the official recorder of Executive Cabinet minutes
• Responding to daily internal and external emails
• Performing other duties as delegated by the Chief of Staff and/or President

Requirements

• Proficient use of computers and appropriate software such as Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, etc.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• The ability to effectively perform multiple tasks simultaneously
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Conflict resolution skills
• The ability to work effectively with personnel at all levels
• Knowledge of the policies and best practices of higher education
• The ability to maintain confidentiality

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business or related field
• Experience in higher education administration is preferred