Executive Assistant to the Dean - Strategic Ops & Relations

University of Pennsylvania; United States; On-site; USD 66,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Tuition benefits

Retirement plans

Flexible work hours

Job summary

University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia is seeking an Executive Assistant to support the Dean of the School of Nursing. The role requires strategic calendar management, relationship building, and coordination of communications and publications on a national and international scale.

Featuring a competitive benefits package including health and retirement plans, the position emphasizes discretion, independence, and a collaborative team mindset within a top-tier private research university.

Qualifications

• BA/BS degree with 3-5 years of progressively responsible administrative experience at the executive level.
• Superior organizational and interpersonal skills; ability to thrive under deadlines and manage priorities.
• Strong oral and written communication skills; writing samples are required.
• Ability to exercise discretion with confidential matters and work independently and in a team.

Responsibilities

• Strategic Planning and Management of the Dean’s Time – Plan and manage activities to leverage opportunities matching the Dean’s priorities; maintain professional relationships.
• Communications – Oversee communications processes and plan the Dean’s presentations.
• Relationship Management – Maintain professional relationships as the Dean’s liaison locally, nationally, and internationally.
• Publications Management – Assist with publication and editorial review processes.
• External Relations – Liaise with key external constituents to promote partnerships and collaborations.
• Perform additional duties as assigned – Represent the Office on the Mission Continuity initiative and support the Dean’s research program.

Skills

Superior organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Oral and written communication

Initiative and discretion

Education

BA/BS degree with 3-5 years of progressively responsible administrative experience

MS degree preferred

Tools

MS Office

Job description

University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia is seeking an Executive Assistant to support the Dean of the School of Nursing. The role requires strategic calendar management, relationship building, and coordination of communications and publications on a national and international scale.

Featuring a competitive benefits package including health and retirement plans, the position emphasizes discretion, independence, and a collaborative team mindset within a top-tier private research university.