Dean's Executive Assistant & Operations Lead

George Washington University; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 66,000 - 91,000; Full time

Job summary

George Washington University Milken Institute School of Public Health seeks a Special Assistant to the Dean to serve as the Dean's principal partner in executive operations and coordination of the Dean's Office. The role supports scheduling, briefing, communications, and cross-unit coordination to advance priorities.

The position requires discretion, organizational leadership, diplomacy, and strong analytical and communication skills to manage complex priorities in an academic research

Qualifications

• Minimum: Bachelor's degree plus 5 years of relevant experience, or Master's degree plus 3 years.
• Experience supporting senior leadership is preferred.
• Academic or healthcare/institutional experience preferred.
• Experience coordinating calendars and travel is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the Dean's principal partner in executive operations and coordination of the Dean's Office.
• Oversee executive scheduling, leadership meeting coordination, and decision/action tracking.
• Prepare executive briefings and communications; manage administrative operations.
• Coordinate across academic departments, university leadership, and external stakeholders to facilitate timely decisions and follow-through.
• Exercise independent judgment within delegated authority and anticipate emerging needs.

Skills

Senior leadership support

Coordination of complex operations

Academic setting experience

Project coordination

Executive briefing

Workflow management

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field

Master's degree or higher in a relevant field

Job description

George Washington University Milken Institute School of Public Health seeks a Special Assistant to the Dean to serve as the Dean's principal partner in executive operations and coordination of the Dean's Office. The role supports scheduling, briefing, communications, and cross-unit coordination to advance priorities.

The position requires discretion, organizational leadership, diplomacy, and strong analytical and communication skills to manage complex priorities in an academic research