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Executive Assistant (Higher Education)

$25 per hour
We are partnered with a prestigious higher education institution who is seeking an experienced Executive Assistant to provide direct, high-level administrative support to two key leaders within the Dean’s Office. Operating in a highly professional, confidential, and smart-casual environment, this role serves as a key liaison for internal and external stakeholders ranging from students to government officials. If qualified and interested, please apply directly for immediate consideration!

salary: $25 - $28 per hour
shift: First
work hours: 8 AM - 4 PM
education: Bachelors

Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities

  • Calendar Management: Complex scheduling, time management, and agenda coordination across multiple calendars.

  • Written Communication: Draft and edit professional emails, formal letters, memos, and executive correspondence.

  • Executive & Meeting Support: Prepare agendas, briefs, and materials for both high-level executive discussions and large committee meetings.

Required Qualifications

  • 3–5 years of hands-on executive assistant or high-level office support experience.

  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite & Google Workspace (Gmail, Google Docs, Sheets, Calendar).

  • Proven expertise in complex calendaring, time management, and drafting executive-level correspondence.

  • Ability to handle sensitive, highly confidential information with discretion and professionalism.

  • Preferred Experience

  • Prior experience with meeting prep, travel logistics, and corporate or academic event setup.

  • Event Support: Assist with logistics, setup, material production, and cleanup for academic and administrative events.

  • Travel Coordination: Arrange comprehensive travel itineraries and logistics.

  • General Reception & Office Operations: Greet high-level guests, manage incoming inquiries, maintain filing systems, and perform ad-hoc support as needed.

Skills
  • Executive
  • Scheduling Appointments
  • Problem Solving
  • Written Communication
  • Creating Presentations
  • Organization
  • Prioritizing
  • Maintaining Calendars
  • Transcribing Notes
  • Preparing Agendas
  • Multi-tasking
  • Administrative Duties
Qualifications
  • Years of experience: 3 years
  • Experience level: Experienced
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Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).

This posting is open for thirty (30) days.

Vacancy posted 4 days ago
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