Executive Assistant

Description This position will have primary responsibility for the daily administrative support functions for the Dean of the College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences (CAHSS). The position also serves in the role of Office Manager for the Dean's Office staff personnel, as well as the SHRA liaison/contact for the College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences' staff personnel. The position entails the key functional competencies required for the executive assistant role and exhibits the behavioral competencies that best support the administrative objectives/needs of the Dean of CAHSS. This position maintains constant contact with the administrative officers of the College (i.e., Dean, Associate Dean, Chairpersons) and college-wide administrative support personnel as regards personnel/employment policy matters & concerns, and interacts daily with personnel throughout various administrative units of the University as regards the effective implementation of the Dean's Office mission/objectives. Primary Function of Organizational Unit The primary purpose of the College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences (CAHSS) is to attract and educate students, and to provide quality educational opportunities for those students in its varied departments. CAHSS will develop programming based upon and consistent with employment trends that capitalize on the elements of an arts, humanities and social sciences education as well as enhance the visibility of programs. In compliance with its overall mission to attract, educate and retain students, the Dean's Office works to establish and implement initiatives that will expand the capabilities of the College in the areas of program and curriculum development, recruitment and retention, and corporate, government, private‑sector relations and funding. Internal job number: 002325 Requirements High School diploma or equivalency and three years of progressively responsible administrative/office management experience; or graduation with an associate's degree in Secretarial Science, Business Administration, or a related discipline and one year of progressively responsible administrative/office management experience; or bachelor's degree, preferably in Business Administration or a related discipline; or equivalent combination of training and experience. All degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions. Preferred ​Bachelor's degree and prior program/project administration or office management experience; or high school diploma or equivalent and five years of progressively responsible administrative or secretarial/clerical experience; or completion of a two-year business administration/management program or secretarial science program and three years of progressively responsible administrative/management/secretarial experience. Excellent analytical and decision making skills, organizational and communication (verbal and written) skills, and willingness to learn and work as a team member. Ability to exercise independent judgment and exhibit maturity, show sensitivity to confidential functions of the Office, retain confidentiality, multi‑task, take initiative, organize, and evaluate and process data. Proficient in Excel database and functions; Microsoft Word (or other word processing software); PowerPoint, email and Internet‑related research navigation. Knowledge of College, University and State policies and procedures, mission of the College in relation to administering its objectives. Job Closing Date: 07/09/2026 #J-18808-Ljbffr