Executive Assistant to the Dean

Touro University; North Great River (NY); On-site; USD 53,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plans

403b retirement plan

Tuition exemption

Paid time off

Early-Release Fridays

Job summary

Touro University seeks an Executive Assistant to the Dean to support the Dean of Touro Law Center and ensure smooth operation of the Dean's Office. You will provide high-level administrative and secretarial support, manage calendars, coordinate travel, prepare correspondence, and assist with special projects as needed.

The role requires strong organizational skills, discretion, and the ability to handle confidential information.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred and 3-5 years in an executive-level office setting are expected.
• Demonstrated project management experience, and the ability to manage calendars and travel.

Responsibilities

• Works directly with the Dean on a wide range of administrative tasks.
• Provides administrative and secretarial support to the Dean including: sorting mail, preparing letters for signature, answering phones, and other tasks as assigned by the Dean.
• Completes research projects and prepares reports for the Dean.
• Maintains daily calendars for the Dean including scheduling appointments.
• Makes arrangements for conferences and travel for the Dean including: registration, hotel, airline/train/car arrangements, reimbursement requests.
• Maintains records and files for all work performed for the Dean.

Skills

Project management

Organization

Attention to detail

Discretion

Multitasking

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree preferred

3-5 years executive-level office experience

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

Executive Assistant to the Dean

Job Locations: US-NY-Central Islip

ID: 2026-13623

College: TUNY - Touro Law Center

Position Type: Full-Time

Schedule Shift: Monday-Thursday 9am to 5:30pm and Fridays 9am to 2:30pm -- some evening and Sundays when needed

Hours Per Week: 36.5

Travel: None

Category: Administrative/Office Support

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Location : Country: US

Overview

The Executive Assistant to the Dean of Touro Law Center is responsible for the smooth operation of the Dean's Office in its activities and supports the overall operation of the Touro Law Center.

Responsibilities

• Works directly with the Dean on a wide range of administrative tasks.
• Provides administrative and secretarial support to the Dean including: sorting mail, preparing letters for signature, answering phones, and other tasks as assigned by the Dean.
• Completes research projects and prepares reports for the Dean.
• Maintains daily calendars for the Dean including scheduling appointments.
• Makes arrangements for conferences and travel for the Dean including: registration, hotel, airline/train/car arrangements, reimbursement requests.
• Maintains records and files for all work performed for the Dean.
• Maintains updated files on all senior administrators, faculty and adjuncts.
• Understands the Dean's activities and workload and assists the Dean in tracking and making progress on those activities and helps support those activities.
• Responsible for ordering office supplies, completing requisitions as part of the purchase order system, and coordinating catering requests for the Dean's Suite.
• Responsible to work with all departments at the Law Center and with the Touro University System on Dean-related matters.
• Troubleshoots and resolves administrative issues.
• Performs other duties and completes projects as assigned.

Qualifications

Education/Experience:

• Bachelor's Degree preferred.
• Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in an executive-level office setting.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Demonstrated project management experience.
• Highly energetic, organized and efficient with a “get things done” attitude.
• Fast yet a detail-oriented and accurate worker.
• Able to anticipate the Dean's scheduling and logistical needs.
• Entirely dependable: timely completion of tasks assigned; maintains communication with the Dean; knows when to raise issues requiring the Dean's guidance or intervention.
• Discreet with the ability to keep sensitive information confidential.
• Ability to problem solve and exhibit a positive attitude.
• Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills with the ability to work effectively with people at all levels.
• Outstanding ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Expert knowledge of Work, Excel, PowerPoint, a variety of Internet search engines.
• PC expertise required.
• Ability to learn new computer programs/apps quickly.

Working Conditions:

• Extensive time sitting and working on the computer.

Maximum Salary

USD $65,650.00/Yr.

Minimum Salary

USD $52,520.00/Yr.

Touro University offers a comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees which includes:

• Full range of Health Plans
  • Medical Plans (choice of EPO, PPO, High Deductible HSA)
  • Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
  • Dental Plans (PPO & HMO) and Vision Plan
• Dependent Care and Transit Programs
• Life Insurance, AD&D and Voluntary Supplemental Life Insurance
• Short-term and Long-term disability programs
• Retirement Plan (403b) - matching contribution up to 5% for eligible/enrolled employees following one year of employment (may make own pre-tax contributions immediately following employment)
• Touro University Tuition Exemption Program for eligible employees, their spouse and dependent children
• Employee Assistance Program
• Early-Release Fridays (upon approval)
• Generous Paid Time Off
  • Vacation, Sick Leave, Personal Leave & Floating Holiday
  • Annual Holiday Schedule
  
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