Executive Assistant to the Nerman Family President

Essential Functional Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary liaison with the Board of Trustees and KCAI administration.
• Schedule and coordinate board meetings, prepare meeting materials including meeting minutes and ensure efficient communication with the board.
• Collaborate with the board to align strategic goals and priorities with the organization's mission.
• Lead the development and execution of strategic initiatives aimed at achieving the organization's long-term goals.
• Manage updates to and timelines of the campus Strategic Plan, communicating all updates to senior leadership and the board for review and approval.
• Provide comprehensive administrative support to the Nerman Family President, managing their schedule, correspondence, expense reporting and travel arrangements.
• Coordinate presentations, speeches, and reports on behalf of the Nerman Family President.
• Oversee daily operations of the office, ensuring efficiency and effectiveness.
• Responsible for adhering to the approved budget for the office, meeting quarterly with the AVP of Finance to review budget performance.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive organizational goals.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders, including staff, faculty, trustees, donors, and external collaborators.
• Manage and resolve conflicts in a professional and timely manner.
• Supervise the following: N/A

Knowledge, Skills, and Qualifications

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills are crucial, with the ability to build strong relationships and engage effectively with diverse stakeholders.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills to assess data and make informed decisions.
• Knowledge of best practices in organizational leadership, governance, and campus community engagement.
• Proficiency in Google & Microsoft Office Suite and other relevant software applications.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Excellent project management skills, attention to detail, and collaboration with leadership throughout the College.
• Demonstrated experience exercising judgment, project planning and goal accomplishment; wide degree of professional maturity and discretion expected.
• Understanding of the mission, role, and function of higher education in general.
• Proven ability to work independent of direct supervision and take initiative without specific instructions.
• Ability to deal with constantly changing demands, frequent interruptions, and scheduling changes while remaining organized and seeing projects through to completion.
• Ability to partner with others across the College and externally to exchange information, collaborate on projects, share resources, etc.

Required Experience/Education

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field.
• Proven experience in a similar role.
• Strong understanding of board governance and organizational strategy.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise discretion.