Executive Assistant to the President

Executive Assistant To The President

Seattle Pacific University is a Christian university fully committed to engaging the culture and changing the world by graduating people of competence and character, becoming people of wisdom, and modeling grace-filled community.

The Office of the President serves a central leadership role within the university, supporting institutional vision, governance, strategic priorities, and community engagement. This office works closely with university leadership, the Board of Trustees, faculty, staff, students, alumni, and external partners to advance SPU's mission and long-term institutional health.

Seattle Pacific University is seeking an exceptional Executive Assistant to the President to provide high-level administrative, operational, and strategic support to the President and the Office of the President. This role requires a highly professional, detail-oriented, and relational individual who can effectively manage complex responsibilities with discretion, sound judgment, and exceptional organizational skill.

The Executive Assistant serves as a key representative of the President's Office and regularly interacts with senior leaders, trustees, donors, faculty, staff, students, alumni, and external constituents. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced environment, demonstrates excellent written and verbal communication skills, maintains strict confidentiality, and possesses the maturity and professionalism necessary to support executive leadership and governance operations at the highest level of the university. This is an on-campus position based in Seattle, WA and is not eligible for remote work.

Executive & Administrative Leadership

• Manage the day-to-day administrative operations of the President's Office
• Provide high-level administrative and operational support to the President
• Coordinate complex schedules, logistics, communications, and follow-up activities
• Assist with travel planning, itineraries, and preparation for university and external engagements
• Supervise and support the Assistant to the Executive Offices

Board of Trustees & Governance Support

• Coordinate agendas, meeting materials, and communications for the Board of Trustees, Executive Committee, and Trusteeship Committee
• Oversee the preparation and production of Board meeting materials and secure Board portal management
• Serve as Recording Secretary for the Board of Trustees
• Maintain official governance records, including Board minutes, bylaws, board actions, trustee appointments, and committee assignments
• Coordinate communication, logistics, and support for Trustees and prospective Trustees

Communication & Institutional Coordination

• Assist the President with communications and presentations for faculty, staff, students, alumni, churches, donors, and other constituents
• Maintain effective coordination and communication with vice-presidential offices and university leadership
• Support preparation of reports, presentations, and materials for leadership meetings and Board engagement
• Respond to inquiries and assist internal and external constituents with professionalism, diplomacy, and sound judgment

Events & Relationship Management

• Coordinate planning and logistics for President-sponsored events and institutional gatherings
• Support university events involving the President, including ceremonies, recognition events, donor functions, and campus celebrations
• Partner with Campus Dining, Facilities, Advancement, and other university offices to support event planning and execution
• Assist with donor relations activities and presidential advancement events in partnership with University Advancement
• Support budget development, expense tracking, approvals, and monitoring for the President's Office and related accounts
• Coordinate personnel action documents, leave reports, and administrative workflows
• Assist with management of special projects, confidential materials, and executive-level operational priorities

Compensation & Position Details

Status: Full-time, exempt

Compensation: Starting salary of $87,500 with upward consideration commensurate to experience and qualifications

Location: On-campus in Seattle, WA (not eligible for remote work)

Benefits: SPU pays employee premiums for medical, dental, and vision insurance; provides HSA/HRA contributions; contributes 7% to a retirement account with immediate vesting (as eligible); and offers a tuition discount program for employees and qualified dependents.

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