Executive Assistant

Executive Assistant to the President The Executive Assistant provides a high level of confidential and executive administrative support to ensure efficient and effective operations for the Office of the President at Anoka Technical College and both campuses of Anoka-Ramsey Community College. This position provides advice, guidance and technical assistance in a professional manner with people at all levels of the College and within the Minnesota State system, along with the general public and significant community partners (i.e. legislators, community leaders, business partners, etc.). Using independent judgment this position will plan, prioritize, and organize a diversified workload, and develop and recommend changes in office practices or procedures. This position will provide leadership and support the President and Colleges in institutional relations functions; direct and manage special projects; direct and manage special events, points of entry, public forums and college events. Act as college-wide resource for information and serve as the main point of contact with the college president. Duties include managing the workflow of the President including communications, researching issues and recommending solutions, managing expenditures for multiple budgets, and managing the President's travel and calendar, including calendar prioritization, making independent decisions and communications regarding logistics and preparation of all meeting materials. The Executive Assistant will also take lead on coordination of the College Advisory Committees on all three campuses, coordination of Alumni Relations communications, coordination of the Distinguished Faculty (Emeritus) events, and provide administrative support for the Chief Marketing and Communications Officer and the Office of Marketing and Public Relations. This position will have responsibilities at all 3 campuses and the home campus will be the Rapids campus. A hybrid work schedule is possible and will be determined by the needs of the department. Minimum Qualifications: Two (2) years of previous administrative assistant experience supporting executive-level leaders or equivalent combination of education and experience. A Master's degree may substitute for 18 months experience, a Bachelor's degree may substitute for 12 months and an Associate Degree may substitute for 6 months Knowledge of budget principles to manage multiple budgets and forecast expenses Interpersonal skills to communicate effectively and efficiently with all constituent groups including administration, faculty, staff, students, legislators and business leaders while remaining calm in difficult, fast paced situations Computer skills to schedule, compose, create, modify and save calendars, memos, letters, documents, reports, charts, and presentations with correct grammar and punctuation using Microsoft Office Suite software or other similar software Experience managing multiple tasks, projects and deadlines with competing priorities while paying close attention to detail Commitment to working with and fostering an inclusive environment for a diverse population of individuals Preferred Qualification: Three (3) years of previous executive assistant experience supporting senior leaders in a fast-paced environment Previous work experience in an educational setting. Ability to determine when to respond to situations and when to escalate the response to a higher level Experience planning, implementing, and managing large events Bachelor's Degree Ability to deal with highly confidential information in a professional manner About Anoka-Ramsey Community College (ARCC) is an open-door, comprehensive higher education institution committed to excellence in teaching and learning. ARCC has campuses in both Cambridge and Coon Rapids, Minnesota. The aligned institutions of Anoka-Ramsey Community College and Anoka Technical College (ATC) are members of Minnesota State. With over 100 degree, certificate, and transfer programs across three campuses, ARCC and ATC have served the citizens of the Twin Cities and East Central Minnesota since 1965. Annually, the two colleges (three campuses) serve more than 16,000 learners of all ages and ethnicities as they pursue associate degrees that transfer as the first two years of a bachelor's degree, or technical and certificate programs that lead immediately to rewarding careers. We are committed to responding to the educational needs of our changing communities and to providing opportunities for enhancing knowledge, skills, and values in a supportive learning environment. We recognize and assert the value of inclusion as an ethical imperative and as a necessity for academic rigor, student success, and lifelong learning. Our goal is to strive for inclusive excellence in our commitment to preparing all students and employees for success. Our commitment to inclusive excellence seeks to extend beyond academic offerings to meet diverse student interests as well as regional and economic needs. Our college prides itself in our support for students' holistic needs. We have many students who are first-generation students, students with disabilities, veteran students, post-traditional students, and students who identify as LGBTQIA. The student population at ARCC is composed of