Executive Assistant to President & Board -Strategic Partner

Spoon River College; Canton (IL); On-site; USD 47,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Spoon River College is seeking a full-time Executive Assistant to the President and Board of Trustees on the Canton Campus. The role provides high-level administrative support, serves as liaison to the President and Board, and handles confidential information with professionalism.

The position requires strong organization and communication skills within a rural college environment. Responsibilities include managing calendars, travel, meetings, agendas, and board materials; coordinating events;

Qualifications

• Associate degree in related field required; bachelor's degree preferred.
• Minimum five years of progressively responsible administrative or executive support experience preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-level administrative, organizational, and confidential support to the President and Board of Trustees.
• Maintain calendars, appointments, travel arrangements, meetings, and special projects for the President.
• Prepare, proofread, and edit correspondence, reports, and briefing materials.
• Coordinate Board meetings, agendas, minutes, and related logistics.
• Maintain confidential files and information related to personnel and institutional matters.

Skills

Confidentiality

Communication skills

Organization

Multitasking

Discretion

Public service mindset

Education

Associate degree

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Spoon River College is seeking a full-time Executive Assistant to the President and Board of Trustees on the Canton Campus. The role provides high-level administrative support, serves as liaison to the President and Board, and handles confidential information with professionalism.

The position requires strong organization and communication skills within a rural college environment. Responsibilities include managing calendars, travel, meetings, agendas, and board materials; coordinating events;