Executive Assistant to Deans | Calendar & Travel Pro

Randstad USA; Providence (RI); On-site; USD 34,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Randstad USA is seeking an Executive Assistant to support two senior executives in the Dean’s Office. This backfill position starts ASAP for 2–3 months with potential to extend or become permanent.

You will thrive in a high-visibility, confidential environment, facilitating communications with students, leadership, and officials. Strong prioritization and professionalism are essential.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of administrative or executive assistant experience; higher education or Dean's Office experience is a plus.
• Fluent with Microsoft Office Suite and Google Workspace (Gmail, Docs, Sheets, Calendar).
• Excellent time management, advanced calendaring, and strong written communication.

Responsibilities

• Manage complex schedules and calendars for two Dean's Office executives.
• Draft, proofread, and send professional emails and correspondence on behalf of leadership.
• Coordinate domestic travel and prepare high-level meeting materials and agendas.
• Provide event support for campus and departmental events.
• Handle front desk, visitors, calls, and filing; perform ad-hoc admin duties.

Skills

Managing calendars

Written communication

Handling confidential information

Microsoft Office

Google Workspace

Agenda preparation

Education

High School (required)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google Workspace

Job description

Randstad USA is seeking an Executive Assistant to support two senior executives in the Dean’s Office. This backfill position starts ASAP for 2–3 months with potential to extend or become permanent.

You will thrive in a high-visibility, confidential environment, facilitating communications with students, leadership, and officials. Strong prioritization and professionalism are essential.