Executive Assistant to the President and Board of Trustees Liaison
Executive Assistant to the President and Board of Trustees Liaison
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Job Description
The Executive Assistant to the University President and Board of Trustees Liaison plays a critical role in supporting the Presidents administrative functions. This role serves as the primary point of contact for internal and external stakeholders contacting the President handling phone calls emails and correspondence and ensuring timely and efficient communication on behalf of the President. The Executive Assistant drafts and edits correspondence prioritizes messages coordinates meetings and organizes a wide variety of logistics including travel and expense reconciliation all while ensuring the President is prepared for events meetings and engagements. The Executive Assistant collaborates closely with the Chief of Staff Executive Cabinet and other key University stakeholders to facilitate smooth flow of communication and efficient operational processes directly contributing to the Presidents leadership and decisionmaking. In addition to administrative duties the Executive Assistant plays a key role in managing the Board of Trustees administrative activities. This includes collecting and preparing materials and coordinating logistics for executive committee and full board meetings and events managing the board portal taking minutes ensuring board members receive necessary materials and information and assisting with the onboarding of new trustees. This position requires a high level of professionalism efficiency initiative and strong organizational and problemsolving skills along with the ability to manage a wide range of responsibilities with discretion tact and diplomacy. The Executive Assistant must be a proactive selfstarter adaptable to changing priorities and able to support the President in achieving key objectives while maintaining focus on the Universitys mission and strategic goals.
Required Qualifications
Bachelors degree and minimum 5 years of experience in an executive administrative role or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Previous experience providing executivelevel support in a fastpaced environment. Demonstrated ability to use influence effectively and navigate complex interpersonal relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders. Excellent written and verbal communication skills including the ability to compose effective communications and speak and listen effectively to audiences within and outside the University community. Excellent attention to detail and demonstrated ability to prioritize levels of work and make decisions independently. Demonstrated proficiency using Microsoft Word Microsoft Excel Microsoft PowerPoint internet searches and in database management. Knowledge of and commitment to the mission of La Salle University.
Preferred Qualifications
Bachelors degree. Previous experience providing executivelevel support in a higher education or related field. Proven experience working with high level key external constituencies such as trustees and donors. Previous experience supporting a Board of Trustees
Employment Type
Full Time
