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Executive Assistant to the President

Wartburg College


Job Location:

Waverly, OH - USA

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer
Posted: 23 May 2026 (30+ days ago)
Application Deadline: 20 August 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy
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Job Summary

WARTBURG COLLEGE
Title of Position Executive Assistant to the President

Function of Position:
Reporting to the President the Executive Assistant will provide high-level administrative and operational support while overseeing daily operations of the Presidents Office. The Executive Assistant acts as the primary liaison between the Presidents Office and campus stakeholders supporting institutional initiatives.

Primary Responsibilities:

Administrative Operations & Office Management
  • Direct daily administrative operations of the Presidents Office and coordinate workflow priorities.
  • Manage the Presidents calendar travel arrangements and daily communications ensuring the President is equipped with materials and logistics well in advance of meetings and events.
  • Function as gatekeeper and first point of contact for the President screening inquiries and determining appropriate routing response and prioritization optimizing effectiveness and protecting personal time.
  • Maintain organized filing systems databases and archives in the Presidents Office to ensure information accessibility and institutional memory.
  • Coordinate institutional and Presidents Office gifting including perpetual documentation.
  • Manage the work study student in the Presidents Office.
Budget & Financial Management
  • Process budget documents expense transfers payment vouchers and reimbursement requests with accuracy and timeliness.
  • Facilitate the approval of procurement card expenses for President Presidents Office and Senior Leadership Team members.
  • Monitor Presidential and departmental budgets monitoring expenditures and ensuring fiscal responsibility.
Communications & Governance Support
  • Develop professional correspondence reports scripts and presentations on behalf of the President.
  • Initiate daily huddles and consistent communication with President and key constituents.
  • Serve as liaison to the Board of Regents Senior Leadership Team and Presidents Advisory Council coordinating events including agenda development planning logistics and execution.
  • Serve as primary communication link between the Presidents Office and various campus constituencies.
Event Planning & Institutional Support
  • Provide leadership for major institutional events including commencements and signature campus celebrations.
  • Management of Greenwood the Presidents residence including but not limited to:
    • Serving as primary point of contact for cleaning and maintenance requests managing the annual calendar for decorating maintenance and upkeep.
    • Coordination and execution of special events including board events recognition ceremonies retreats and College gatherings.
Additional duties may be assigned as needed to support the mission of the institution and the effectiveness of the President.

Required Qualifications:
  • Bachelors degree required
  • Minimum 5 years of progressively responsible administrative experience preferably in higher education
  • Advanced proficiency in Microsoft 365 Suite
  • Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
  • Absolute discretion and ability to handle highly confidential information
  • Strong proactivity foresight and problem-solving capabilities
  • Excellent organizational skills with ability to manage multiple complex projects simultaneously
  • Customer service orientation with ability to interact diplomatically with diverse constituencies
  • Detail-oriented with a high degree of accuracy
Preferred Qualifications:
  • Previous experience in higher education
  • Experience with event planning and coordination
  • Skills in budget management software and financial reporting tools
Application Procedure:

Please upload the followingby selecting the Apply for this Position below:
1) resume
2)a letter of interest including a statement regarding qualities within the context of the Wartburg College mission
3) contact information for three references.
further information about the college and the city of Waverly. Screening begins immediately and continues until position is filled.


Required Experience:

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