Executive Assistant, Academic Affairs (FT), CFRN10177PROV

Executive Assistant Academic Affairs (FT) CFRN10177PROV
The College of DuPage is a comprehensive community college located 27 miles west of downtown Chicago vitally connected to our local area for over 50 years. We prepare students for a lifelong passion for learning on our 273-acre campus which is home to nine associate degrees and a wide variety of professional and technical certificates. Many of these credentials prepare students to seamlessly articulate into the baccalaureate programs of our higher education partner institutions.

College of DuPage is committed to student success and values an inclusive and welcoming community environment. We are an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity in the workforce. Our connection to the larger metropolitan area is essential to our success and provides a wealth of diverse cultural and recreational opportunities.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:
The Executive Assistant provides high-level administrative operational and project support to the Vice President of Academic Affairs and manages the day-to-day administrative operations of the VPAA Office. Serves as a key liaison with deans Academic Affairs leadership faculty leadership academic divisions faculty College departments and internal and external stakeholders. Coordinates executive priorities and faculty-related administrative processes while handling sensitive and confidential matters with sound judgment discretion and independence.

Qualifications:

• Education
  • Associate degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience required.
  • Bachelors degree preferred.

• Experience
  • Minimum of four (4) years of executive-level administrative support experience required ideally in a senior leadership or executive office.
  • Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word Excel PowerPoint Outlook) and comfort learning new platforms quickly required.
  • Exceptional written and verbal communication skills including the ability to draft polished correspondence and edit with a discerning eye required.
  • Proven ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment while maintaining accuracy composure and attention to detail required.
  • Demonstrated ability to work independently exercise initiative and produce accurate polished work with minimal supervision required.
  • Demonstrated experience handling confidential and sensitive matters with sound judgment and discretion required.
  • Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to interact effectively with senior leaders deans faculty leadership faculty staff students Board members community partners and external stakeholders required.

Working Conditions:

We do not offer visa sponsorship for this position. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without restriction.

Hiring Range:
10 Hourly Starting salary beginning at $28.88/hr. based on education and experience.

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Competitive startingpay isdependent on education and of DuPage also offers a generous benefits planwhich includes paid time off tuition discounts for employees and dependents medical dental vision effective the first day of employment and retirement benefits in a collaborative and friendly environment.

College of DuPage is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to diversity and creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

College of DuPage does not discriminate against individuals in employment opportunities programs and/or activities on the basis of race color religion gender sexual orientation age national origin ancestry veterans status marital status disability military status unfavorable discharge from military service or on any other basis protected by law.

Required Experience:

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