Executive Assistant to the Dean | Projects, Travel & Events

Saybrook University; Forest Hills (KS); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous paid time-off

Medical and dental coverage

Company-paid life and disability保险

Retirement plan with employer contrib.

Flexible spending accounts (FSA)

Tuition reimbursement

Professional development

Regular employee appreciation events

Job summary

Kansas Health Science University seeks an experienced Executive Assistant to provide high-level administrative and project management support to the Dean. This on-site role requires coordinating calendars, travel, and communications, and assisting with accreditation logistics and budget reporting.

Ideal candidates will have 5+ years supporting C-suite leaders, strong Microsoft Office and Adobe skills, and a background in higher education or a similar environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred; minimum 5+ years supporting C-suite or high-level leadership.
• Minimum 5+ years project management experience.
• Experience in higher education is a plus.
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Teams, Excel, PowerPoint, Word) and Adobe products.

Responsibilities

• Provides high-level administrative and project management support for the Dean.
• Manages calendars, meeting agendas, briefing notes, minutes, and related materials.
• Coordinates travel for the Dean (air, hotel, ground transport, itineraries).
• Supports accreditation site visits with scheduling, document prep, and logistical support.
• Assists with budgets, expense reporting, and special projects as needed.

Skills

C-suite support

Project management

MS Office proficiency

Adobe products

Higher education experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

Outlook

Teams

Excel

PowerPoint

Word

Adobe Acrobat

Job description

Kansas Health Science University seeks an experienced Executive Assistant to provide high-level administrative and project management support to the Dean. This on-site role requires coordinating calendars, travel, and communications, and assisting with accreditation logistics and budget reporting.

Ideal candidates will have 5+ years supporting C-suite leaders, strong Microsoft Office and Adobe skills, and a background in higher education or a similar environment.