Executive Administrative Assistant

Executive Administrative Assistant

Location: Rochester NY
Position Type: Contract/Professional Support for 6 months
Hourly Pay Range: $26.20 - $41.90 per hour

Position Summary:

The Executive Administrative Assistant provides high-level confidential and comprehensive administrative support to senior leaders. This position is responsible for managing complex schedules coordinating executive communications organizing meetings and events and supporting strategic initiatives that enhance leadership effectiveness and university operations. The ideal candidate will demonstrate exceptional organizational skills professionalism discretion and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced academic environment.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

* Provide advanced administrative support to senior leaders ensuring efficient daily operations and effective coordination of leadership activities.
* Manage and maintain complex executive calendars including scheduling appointments resolving conflicts and prioritizing commitments.
* Coordinate domestic and international travel arrangements including flights accommodations transportation itineraries and related documentation.
* Plan and facilitate meetings including preparing agendas coordinating participants assembling materials recording information and ensuring follow-up actions are completed.
* Draft edit review and distribute professional correspondence presentations reports and communications on behalf of senior leaders while maintaining confidentiality and accuracy.
* Serve as a primary liaison between executive leadership university departments external partners boards committees and other stakeholders.
* Respond to inquiries and coordinate timely communication and resolution of requests.
* Conduct research gather information analyze data and prepare reports to support executive decision-making and strategic planning.
* Organize maintain and safeguard confidential records files and critical documentation while ensuring accessibility and compliance with university standards.
* Provide administrative and logistical support for internal and external boards committees councils and leadership groups.
* Coordinate and execute leadership events division-wide meetings retreats presentations and special initiatives.
* Perform budget-related activities including reviewing expenses processing invoices reconciling purchases and assisting with financial tracking.
* Collaborate with administrative teams and university departments to support operational needs and improve workflow.
* Assist with special projects and strategic initiatives as assigned by senior leadership.
* Perform additional duties as required to support the mission and goals of the university.

Knowledge Skills & Abilities

* Knowledge of executive office operations administrative procedures and organizational practices within a complex institution.
* Knowledge of office technology scheduling platforms databases document management systems and productivity tools.
* Knowledge of financial processes budget tracking expense reporting and invoice procedures.
* Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities deadlines and complex calendars.
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to prepare professional correspondence reports and presentations.
* Ability to interact professionally with executives faculty staff students and external stakeholders.
* Ability to exercise discretion and maintain confidentiality when handling sensitive information.
* Ability to work independently anticipate needs solve problems and make sound decisions.
* Strong attention to detail with the ability to maintain accurate records and documentation.
* Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment while providing exceptional customer service and administrative support.

Minimum Qualifications

* Bachelors degree in a related field preferred.
* Minimum of 8 years of related administrative executive support or office management experience.
* Equivalent combination of education and relevant experience may be considered.

Preferred Qualifications

* Experience supporting senior-level executives or leadership teams.
* Experience working in a higher education or complex organizational environment.
* Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite scheduling tools and database systems.
* Demonstrated experience managing confidential information and executive-level communications.

This is an excellent opportunity for the right individual.

If interested in exploring this great opportunity please apply directly at are encouraged to apply.

Datrose is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race religion color national origin sex sexual orientation gender identity pregnancy status as a parent age protected veteran status family medical history or genetic information political affiliation status as a qualified individual with disability or other non-merit-based factors.

Authorization to work in the U.S. is a precondition of employment. Datrose does not sponsor employment visas.

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