Executive Assistant to the Dean

Job Description

Provides high-level administrative and executive support to the Dean of the Joint School of Public Health at Old Dominion University and Norfolk State University. This position serves as the primary liaison between the Dean and internal and external stakeholders and manages communications for the Dean’s Office. The role requires a high degree of discretion, sound judgment, independent evaluation and analysis, and the ability to manage complex and confidential matters in a fast-paced academic environment.

Knowledge, skills and abilities

• Demonstrated experience providing administrative support to executive-level leadership.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Adobe applications.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities, work independently, and meet deadlines.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

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Education or training

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Level and type of experience

Relevant basic working experience in an educational setting. Some experience with Windows operating system and MS Office Suite. Experience managing complex and confidential matters in a fast-paced academic environment.

Additional Considerations (supplemental knowledge, skills, abilities, education, experience, licensure, certification)

• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Three (3) or more years of experience providing administrative support to executive-level leadership.
• Experience working in an academic or higher education setting.

• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.
• Work is primarily indoors, but requires the incumbent to be in an outdoor environment when traveling between campus buildings or off campus.
• Standard office hours are 8:00 am to 5:00pm, however work after hours will be required to meet the demands of the position during peak times. Training sessions may/will be presented after regular work hours.

Salary is commensurate with education and experience and begins at $ - 57,000