Executive Staff Assistant, Academic Support, UC Blue Ash College

Job Overview The University of Cincinnati Blue Ash College invites applications for our Executive Staff Assistant in our Academic Support Department. The Executive Staff Assistant serves as the primary point of contact for the Dean’s Office Suite, providing administrative and operational support to the Academic Affairs team. This role is responsible for coordinating daily activities, ensuring efficient office operations, and supporting departmental initiatives. The Executive Staff Assistant reports to the Associate Director of Academic Affairs. This will be a position with 83% full-time equivalency (FTE). This is an hourly, benefits eligible position. The candidate would only work 10 out of 12 months of the year, 40 hours per week. Each year, work would begin the first Monday in August and end the last Friday in May with no scheduled hours during June and July. This position is not eligible for visa or green card sponsorship. Essential Functions Serve as the primary point of contact at the front desk of the Dean’s Suite, assisting faculty, staff, students, and visitors through phone and in-person interactions. Manage and coordinate scheduling for Academic Affairs staff, including meetings and events. Review and approve campus event location requests according to college guidelines. Coordinate and order catering for departmental events and meetings. Maintain and update department websites to ensure accurate and current information. Purchase office supplies and manage inventory for the department. Provide general administrative support and perform other duties as assigned. Required Education Bachelor's Degree Five (5) years of relevant work experience and/or other specialized training can be used in lieu of education requirement Required Experience One (1) year of relevant work experience. Additional Qualifications Considered Effective oral and written communication skills and demonstrated organizational skills. Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office. Experience using Microsoft Teams. Ability to learn and effectively use UC Systems such as 25Live, Catalyst, UC Flex, and Concur. Physical Requirements/Work Environment Office environment/no specific unusual physical or environmental demands. Application Process Cover letter that describes how you are uniquely qualified for this position. CV/resume. A list of at least three (3) references including contact information. Compensation and Benefits UC offers an exceptional benefits package designed to support your well‑being, financial security, and work‑life balance. Salary/Hourly Pay Rate Information: $20.00 to $21.00 an Hour. Comprehensive Tuition Remission – UC provides tuition remission for you and your eligible dependents, covering tuition costs for nearly all undergraduate and graduate programs offered by the university. Robust Retirement Plans – As a UC employee, you won’t contribute to Social Security (except Medicare). Instead, you’ll choose between state pension plans (OPERS, STRS) or an Alternative Retirement Plan (ARP), with UC contributing 14–18% of your salary based on position. Real Work‑Life Balance – UC prioritizes work‑life balance with a generous time‑off policy, including vacation and sick time; 11 paid holidays and additional end‑of‑year paid time off (Winter Season Days); 6 weeks of paid parental leave for new parents. Additional Benefits Include Competitive salary based on experience Comprehensive health coverage (medical, dental, vision, prescription) Flexible spending accounts & wellness programs Professional development & mentorship opportunities UC is an E‑Verify employer. If hired into this position, you will be required to provide satisfactory proof of employment eligibility by providing acceptable, original forms of identification for employment verification via the Federal I‑9 employment verification process. Click here for a list of acceptable documents. Important To apply you must create a profile and submit a complete job application through the UC applicant portal. We are unable to consider “easy apply” applications submitted via other websites. For questions about the UC recruiting process or to request accommodations with the application, please contact UC HR at View email address on click.appcast.io. Equal Opportunity Employer Building a workplace where all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment, including Individuals with Disabilities and Protected Veterans. #J-18808-Ljbffr Inside Higher Ed