Executive Assistant to the Dean - Public Health

Wayne State University; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 86,000; Full time

Job summary

Wayne State University in Detroit, MI, is seeking an experienced Executive Assistant to the Dean for the School of Public Health. The role provides high-level administrative support, manages the Dean's calendar, communications, and office operations, and coordinates meetings and events to enable strategic priorities.

This position requires superb organizational and confidential handling of information, strong communication, and the ability to work with faculty, staff, and external partners in a

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business, public administration, communications, healthcare, public health, or related field; or equivalent experience.
• Minimum five years in progressively responsible administrative/office management roles supporting executives.
• Proven ability to manage complex calendars, communications, and workflows with discretion.

Responsibilities

• Manage the Dean's executive calendar, meetings, travel, and stakeholder engagements with priority handling.
• Coordinate communications, reports, agendas, and briefing materials for the Dean; prepare summaries for meetings.
• Coordinate office operations; ensure confidentiality and compliance with university policies.
• Support events, accreditation visits, and advisory activities, with logistics and follow-up.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Discretion & confidentiality

Professional judgment

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Teams)

Job description

Wayne State University in Detroit, MI, is seeking an experienced Executive Assistant to the Dean for the School of Public Health. The role provides high-level administrative support, manages the Dean's calendar, communications, and office operations, and coordinates meetings and events to enable strategic priorities.

This position requires superb organizational and confidential handling of information, strong communication, and the ability to work with faculty, staff, and external partners in a