Executive Assistant to the Dean – Strategic Support

The University of Georgia; Athens (GA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Georgia in Athens seeks an Executive Assistant III to provide executive-level support to the Dean of the Mary Frances Early College of Education, handling the office with discretion.

Responsibilities include managing the Dean’s schedule and correspondence, liaising with internal/external stakeholders, and coordinating confidential matters with independent judgment. This is a full-time, on-site role requiring a Bachelor’s degree plus 5 years of related experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent plus 5 years of related experience.
• Excellent written and oral communication, customer service, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage time, priorities, and confidential information.
• Ability to work independently and with a team.
• Strong organizational and project management abilities.
• Flexible, proactive thinker with discretion.

Responsibilities

• Manage the Dean’s daily schedule and communications. Brief the Dean regularly on deadlines; research and gather all information to prepare the Dean for each day’s activities; stay abreast of all current situations, and be prepared to provide insight and recommendations.
• Anticipate, initiate, and coordinate administrative matters for the Dean.
• Initiate and respond to requests and inquiries, both verbal and written, on behalf of the Dean, upholding a strict level of confidentiality on highly sensitive matters.
• Draft correspondence and reports for the Dean, communicating accurately and timely.

Skills

Communication skills

Customer service

Leadership

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Independent worker

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Job description

The University of Georgia in Athens seeks an Executive Assistant III to provide executive-level support to the Dean of the Mary Frances Early College of Education, handling the office with discretion.

Responsibilities include managing the Dean’s schedule and correspondence, liaising with internal/external stakeholders, and coordinating confidential matters with independent judgment. This is a full-time, on-site role requiring a Bachelor’s degree plus 5 years of related experience.