Executive Assistant to the Dean — Strategic Calendar & Exec Support

University of Vermont; Burlington (VT); On-site; USD 36,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Vermont is seeking an Executive Assistant to the Dean in Burlington, VT. This role provides comprehensive executive and administrative support to the Dean of the College of Engineering and Mathematical Sciences, acting as a primary point of contact and coordinating a complex calendar with meetings, room reservations, and technology needs.

The assistant will prepare routine correspondence, set up meetings, manage records, and escalate issues requiring leadership attention, all while

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in a related field and five (5) years of related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams) and internet resources.
• Demonstrated ability to coordinate multiple activities with attention to detail, meet deadlines, and maintain accurate records.
• Effective interpersonal, organizational, and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to exercise discretion and maintain confidentiality with sensitive information.

Responsibilities

• Provide executive and administrative support to the Dean of the College of Engineering and Mathematical Sciences.
• Manage a complex calendar, screen and route requests, and coordinate meetings.
• Prepare routine correspondence and materials as needed.
• Organize information, maintain accurate files, and support leadership initiatives.
• Exercise discretion and sound judgment with confidential and time-critical information.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Calendar management

Coordination

Interpersonal communication

Discretion and confidentiality

Education

Associate's degree in a related field

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

University of Vermont is seeking an Executive Assistant to the Dean in Burlington, VT. This role provides comprehensive executive and administrative support to the Dean of the College of Engineering and Mathematical Sciences, acting as a primary point of contact and coordinating a complex calendar with meetings, room reservations, and technology needs.

The assistant will prepare routine correspondence, set up meetings, manage records, and escalate issues requiring leadership attention, all while