Executive Assistant - Journey

About the role

The Executive Assistant reports directly to the chair of the Department of Nutrition. The position provides individual executive support to the chair, and manages the administrative operations of the office of the chair, as delegated by the chair and department manager.

Responsibilities

• Oversee department level internal and external communications
• Schedule meetings, events, and awards
• Manage administrative operations of the office of the chair

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalency and three years of progressively responsible administrative/office management experience
• Associate’s degree in secretarial science, business administration, or a related discipline and one year of progressively responsible administrative/office management experience
• Bachelor’s degree, preferably in business administration or a related discipline
• Some experience working as an executive assistant in a higher education setting is preferred

Qualifications

All degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.

Skills

Not specified

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package, paid leave, and a variety of health, life and retirement plans and additional programs that support a healthy work/life balance.

Pay

$60,000 — $74,000

Schedule

Monday – Friday 8:30am – 4:30pm with some flexibility