Senior Executive Assistant

About the role

Join a close, fast-paced team working to support the University of Nebraska. You'll be part of a historic campaign to raise $3 billion to build a better future for Nebraska.

Responsibilities

• Provide high impact support for a wide range of activities including organizational, administrative, and technical support.
• Lead administrative staff by developing and executing consistent procedures, practices, and standards.
• Work proactively in completing clerical and administrative duties such as drafting correspondence, calendar triage, managing scheduling and email, and travel arrangements.
• Increase efficiency and effectiveness by delegating, analyzing, anticipating, and strategically planning in your duties.
• Oversee daily operations and functions of the Kearney office.
• Perform back-up front desk receptionist duties (i.e., answering telephone, greeting guests, etc.) and other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Minimum Education: Associates degree or equivalent required.
• Preferred Education: Bachelor’s degree.
• Minimum Experience: 6 years of experience in a Senior Administrative level, and 3 years’ experience managing others.
• Ability to work with a high level of organization.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Strategic prioritization and stakeholder management skills.
• Demonstrated experience with internal senior executives and external customers.
• Computer experience in a PC environment; ability to work with Microsoft Office Suite and utilize other software.

Qualifications

• Discretion in handling confidential matters.
• Positive individuals who are culture-builders and are energized by the opportunity to build trusted partnerships.
• Reliable and organized individuals who can meet deadlines, manage multiple responsibilities, and effectively prioritize competing priorities.
• Innovative professional who achieves set goals and searches for more efficient strategies.
• Motivated and tech savvy professionals who have the critical thinking and technical skills to make sound judgments regarding the administration of a department.
• Genuine and approachable individuals who can work with a wide variety of people, including colleagues and university personnel.

Skills

• Forward-thinking professionals who look at the big picture and identify opportunities for growth.
• Adaptable individuals who can use discernment to effectively prioritize and execute multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Reliable and organized individuals who can meet deadlines, manage multiple responsibilities, and effectively prioritize competing priorities.
• Innovative professional who achieves set goals and searches for more efficient strategies.
• Motivated and tech savvy professionals who have the critical thinking and technical skills to make sound judgments regarding the administration of a department.
• Genuine and approachable individuals who can work with a wide variety of people, including colleagues and university personnel.

Benefits

• Mission-driven work that changes lives and saves lives.
• A strengths-based, engagement-focused, and performance-oriented culture.
• Ongoing learning and development for your career growth.
• An award-winning wellness program.
• 12 weeks of paid medical leave, including maternity and paternity leave.
• 12 paid holidays and generous vacation time.
• A generous retirement match and multiple incentive compensation programs.
• University of Nebraska tuition reimbursement for you and your dependents.

Pay

The salary range for this position is TBD based on experience and qualifications.

Schedule

The schedule for this position is full-time, Monday through Friday, with occasional evening and weekend work as needed.