Executive Assistant

Executive Assistant – School of Oral Health Location: St. Louis. Employment Type: Contract / Full-Time. Overview TEKsystems is currently seeking a highly organized and experienced Executive Assistant to support the Assistant Dean of Clinical Affairs within a local university’s School of Oral Health. This role is critical to ensuring the efficiency and effectiveness of daily operations while providing high-level administrative support in a fast-paced academic environment. Candidates must have recent, hands‑on executive assistant experience supporting senior leadership. Candidates with only 1 year of experience will not be considered. Key Responsibilities Provide direct, high-level administrative support to the Assistant Dean of Clinical Affairs Manage a complex and highly structured calendar, ensuring the Dean remains on schedule and fully prepared for all meetings and commitments Serve as a key point of contact for internal and external stakeholders, including faculty, staff, students, alumni, community organizations, and the public Draft, edit, and distribute professional communications to both family‑facing audiences and the broader university community Handle confidential information with the highest degree of discretion and professionalism Coordinate meetings, events, and travel arrangements as needed Assist with day-to-day operational needs and administrative functions within the department Support multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining strong attention to detail and organization Qualifications Multiple years of recent executive assistant experience supporting senior leadership Proven ability to manage and prioritize complex calendars and competing demands Strong decision‑making skills with the ability to act in the best interest of executive leadership Advanced proficiency with Google Workspace, including: Google Calendar (expert‑level scheduling) Google Sheets (data tracking, reporting) Excellent written and verbal communication skills Preferred: Experience working in a higher education or academic environment Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced setting Job Type & Location This is a Contract position based out of St. Louis, MO. Pay And Benefits Pay range: $23.00 - $24.00/hr Benefits Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre‑tax and Roth post‑tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long‑term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) Workplace Type This is a fully onsite position in St. Louis, MO. Application Deadline Position will close on Jun 29, 2026. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law. #J-18808-Ljbffr TEKsystems