Manager of Presidential Affairs
Manager of Presidential Affairs
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01-10-2025
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01-10-2025
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Duties
The Manager of Presidential Affairs plays a key role in supporting the Office of the President in advancing the Colleges mission and institutional priorities. This position requires an initiative-taking professional who demonstrates exceptional integrity strong organizational and writing skills and a commitment to excellence. The Manager of Presidential Affairs will manage the Presidents schedule and correspondence coordinate key initiatives draft communications on behalf of the President and assist with Board of Trustees related initiatives. Essential duties & responsibilities include the following: 1. Collaborate with the President to promote their public presence and institutional priorities through well-crafted newspaper articles press releases and public communications. 2. Manage and coordinate the Presidents calendar and schedule including internal and external meetings community engagement activities speaking engagements and special events. Serve as the primary point of contact for scheduling requests coordinate logistics and follow-up proactively prioritize and adjust commitments based on institutional priorities and emerging issues; and anticipate and resolve conflicts with discretion and professionalism. 3. Monitor and manage the Presidents email inbox as needed flagging urgent communications drafting responses and ensuring timely and appropriate follow-through. 4. Research monitor compile and synthesize information on current events legislative issues and higher education trends to support the Presidents messaging and position statements. 5. Draft edit and proofread speeches letters and other communications on behalf of the President with a high level of accuracy clarity and professionalism. 6. Work closely with the Senior Executive Assistant and Board Liaison to provide support with Board of Trustees meetings materials preparation and documentation. 7. Assist with governance and Board matters ensuring accurate record-keeping and procedural compliance. 8. Maintain a high standard of written communication with exceptional grammar spelling and attention to detail. 9. Serve as a trusted point of contact for internal and external stakeholders representing the Presidents Office with professionalism and discretion. 10. Support the work of the Executive Leadership Team as needed. 11. Coordinate meeting materials and background information in advance to ensure the President is well-prepared for all engagements. 12. Attend meetings as needed and accurately record minutes ensuring timely distribution and proper documentation of action items decisions and follow-up tasks. 13. Oversee sensitive and confidential information with the highest level of discretion and professionalism. 14. Make sound independent decisions while exercising good judgment in high-pressure or time-sensitive situations. 15. Communicate clearly respectfully and professionally while also being assertive and decisive when necessary. 16. Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the President.
Qualifications
To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge skill and/or ability required in addition to the experience and education requirements above. Proven history of providing high-level administrative and project support to senior executives. Exceptional attention to detail with strong organizational communication and time management skills. Demonstrated experience in report writing planning and preparing professional presentations. Possesses strong political acumen; ability to navigate governmental organizational and social settings effectively. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite including Word Excel PowerPoint and Outlook. Drivers License required. Occasional travel limited weekend and/or evening hours may be required.
The Manager of Presidential Affairs plays a key role in supporting the Office of the President in advancing the Colleges mission and institutional priorities. This position requires an initiative-taking professional who demonstrates exceptional integrity strong organizational and writing skills and a commitment to excellence. The Manager of Presidential Affairs will manage the Presidents schedule and correspondence coordinate key initiatives draft communications on behalf of the President and assist with Board of Trustees related initiatives. Essential duties & responsibilities include the following: 1. Collaborate with the President to promote their public presence and institutional priorities through well-crafted newspaper articles press releases and public communications. 2. Manage and coordinate the Presidents calendar and schedule including internal and external meetings community engagement activities speaking engagements and special events. Serve as the primary point of contact for scheduling requests coordinate logistics and follow-up proactively prioritize and adjust commitments based on institutional priorities and emerging issues; and anticipate and resolve conflicts with discretion and professionalism. 3. Monitor and manage the Presidents email inbox as needed flagging urgent communications drafting responses and ensuring timely and appropriate follow-through. 4. Research monitor compile and synthesize information on current events legislative issues and higher education trends to support the Presidents messaging and position statements. 5. Draft edit and proofread speeches letters and other communications on behalf of the President with a high level of accuracy clarity and professionalism. 6. Work closely with the Senior Executive Assistant and Board Liaison to provide support with Board of Trustees meetings materials preparation and documentation. 7. Assist with governance and Board matters ensuring accurate record-keeping and procedural compliance. 8. Maintain a high standard of written communication with exceptional grammar spelling and attention to detail. 9. Serve as a trusted point of contact for internal and external stakeholders representing the Presidents Office with professionalism and discretion. 10. Support the work of the Executive Leadership Team as needed. 11. Coordinate meeting materials and background information in advance to ensure the President is well-prepared for all engagements. 12. Attend meetings as needed and accurately record minutes ensuring timely distribution and proper documentation of action items decisions and follow-up tasks. 13. Oversee sensitive and confidential information with the highest level of discretion and professionalism. 14. Make sound independent decisions while exercising good judgment in high-pressure or time-sensitive situations. 15. Communicate clearly respectfully and professionally while also being assertive and decisive when necessary. 16. Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the President.
Qualifications
To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge skill and/or ability required in addition to the experience and education requirements above. Proven history of providing high-level administrative and project support to senior executives. Exceptional attention to detail with strong organizational communication and time management skills. Demonstrated experience in report writing planning and preparing professional presentations. Possesses strong political acumen; ability to navigate governmental organizational and social settings effectively. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite including Word Excel PowerPoint and Outlook. Drivers License required. Occasional travel limited weekend and/or evening hours may be required.
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Employment Type
Full-Time
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