The Administrative Assistant plays a key role in supporting the Office of the President and Board of Trustees, ensuring the smooth and efficient operation of daily activities. Reporting to the Executive Administrator to the President and the Chief of Staff/EVP, this individual helps keep schedules, meetings, communications, and board functions running seamlessly so leadership can focus on advancing institutional priorities. In this highly visible role, the Administrative Assistant coordinates logistics, prepares materials, maintains records and systems, and contributes to a professional, welcoming environment for visitors, trustees, faculty, staff, students, and campus partners. Responsibilities Manage daily scheduling for the President and Chief of Staff, including invitations, holds, reschedules, confirmations, printed calendars, and basic meeting details. Coordinate logistics for Cabinet and standing meetings: scheduling, room/Zoom setup, materials collection, packets/shared folders, attendance tracking, and small-meeting catering. Arrange travel for the President and Chief of Staffflights, hotels, ground transport, itineraries, and receipt gathering for expenses. Provide calendar, travel, and expense support to the CFO as capacity allows while the CFO maintains ownership of their calendar. Support Board of Trustees operations: upload materials to OnBoard, maintain trustee/committee lists, prepare printed packets and meeting materials, and assist with simple logistics as needed. Draft and prepare letters and communications for the Presidents signature; route documents, track written notes and acknowledgements, and maintain stationery supplies. Schedule Zoom webinars/meetings using templates, send invites and reminders, confirm links/settings, and coordinate basic technical or onsite support. Support presidential events and briefings by monitoring calendars, placing/updating holds, gathering logistics from organizers, and assembling briefings from templates. Maintain a professional environment in the Presidents Office and adjacent meeting spaces; greet visitors, manage room reservations and setups, and coordinate routine IT/Facilities needs. Monitor and replenish office/food supplies; manage mail, shipping, and deliveries. Update budget worksheets, pull basic finance reports, process invoices, POs, contracts, and reimbursements, and follow up on routine finance questions. Maintain organized electronic and hard-copy files across SharePoint/InSite, Google Drive, OnBoard, and related systems. Assist in updating internal process documents and the Presidents Office operations manual. Perform additional duties as needed to support the President. Ideal Experience Associates degree required, bachelors preferred. 3+ years of administrative support experience, ideally in higher ed, healthcare, nonprofit, or corporate executive settings. Strong organization, attention to detail, and follow-through; able to manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment. Professional, discreet, and committed to confidentiality. Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively with internal and external stakeholders. Good judgment in determining when to act independently vs. seeking guidance. Proficient in Google Workspace; willing to learn OnBoard, Concur, SharePoint Classic, and basic Microsoft Office. Clear written and verbal communication skills with professional email etiquette. Positive, service-oriented, and collaborative approach. Experience supporting senior leaders or an executive office. Experience with boards, board portals, or governance processes. Familiarity with higher education environments and academic calendars.
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