Executive Assistant to the President

Diplomatic Congress of Franklin & Marshall College; President (PA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Franklin & Marshall College in Lancaster, PA is recruiting for a full-time Executive Assistant to the President. The role requires managing the President's calendar, arranging travel, and delivering broad administrative support to senior leaders and the Board.

This position emphasizes discretion, professionalism, and superior communication as it interfaces with alumni, students, faculty, staff, and the broader campus community.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of experience and training.
• At least 5 years of relevant administrative experience.
• A high degree of professionalism and the ability to maintain strict confidentiality.
• Excellent oral, written, interpersonal communication skills.
• Proficiency in Google Suite and MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Manage the calendar for the President and other assigned executives with a strategic approach, ensuring engagements are reviewed, managed, and prioritized.
• Serve as a key point of contact for the President and office, interacting professionally with alumni, students, faculty, staff, donors, and the Lancaster community.
• Provide comprehensive administrative support to senior leadership, including travel logistics, expense reporting, and day-to-day operations.
• Support presidential and executive events and hospitality management, on-campus and off-campus.
• Collaborate with the President and Board Secretary to assist the Board of Trustees as needed.
• All other duties as assigned.

Skills

Calendar management

Executive support

Confidentiality

Professional communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree or equivalent

Tools

Google Suite

MS Office

Job description

Executive Assistant to the President

Category: Office of the President

Type: Exempt

ID: 204036

Posted: Aug 21, 2026

Closes: Open Until Filled

About Franklin & Marshall College:

Franklin & Marshall College is a residential college dedicated to excellence in undergraduate liberal arts education. Its aims are to inspire in young people of high promise and diverse backgrounds a genuine and enduring love for learning, to teach them to read, write, and think critically, to instill in them the capacity for both independent and collaborative action, and to educate them to explore and understand the natural, social, and cultural worlds in which they live. In so doing, the College seeks to foster in its students' qualities of intellect, creativity, and character, that they may live fulfilling lives and contribute meaningfully to their occupations, their communities, and their world.

To learn more about Lancaster, please go to https://landinlancasterpa.com

Job Description

Franklin & Marshall College is recruiting for a full-time Executive Assistant to the President.

Job Details

• Location: F&M Campus - Lancaster, PA
• Classification: Full-time, Exempt
• Schedule: 40 hours, Monday - Friday. May require evenings and weekends.
• Reports to: President of Franklin & Marshall College/Vice President, General Counsel & Secretary to the Board
• Department: Office of the President
• Approved Salary Range: $60,000.00 - $65,000.00

Essential Functions

• Manage the calendar for the President and other assigned executives with a strategic approach, ensuring engagements are meticulously reviewed, managed, and prioritized in alignment with strategic priorities and that the President's office is responsive to all constituencies in a timely and professional manner.
• Serve as a key point of contact for the President and the President's Office, interacting professionally and confidentially with alumni, students, faculty, staff, donors, and members of the greater Lancaster community.
• Provide comprehensive administrative support to assigned senior leadership, including managing domestic and international travel logistics, expense reporting, preparing correspondence, and day-to-day office operations.
• Provide operational and logistical support for presidential and executive-level events and special initiatives, hosted on-campus and off-campus, including assisting with presidential residence operations and hospitality management.
• In collaboration with the President and the Secretary of the Board, provide administrative and operational support for the Board of Trustees, as needed.
• All other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent combination of experience and training.
• At least 5 years of relevant experience with administrative and clerical procedures.
• A high degree of professionalism and the ability to maintain strict confidentiality.
• Excellent oral, written, interpersonal communication skills.
• Proficiency in Google Suite Products (Docs, Gmail, Sheets, Slides, Drive)
• Technical proficiency in relevant applications such as MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Attention to detail.
• Evidence of a commitment to community and belonging.
• Successful interview.
• Successful completion of background checks.

Preferred Qualifications

• 7 or more years of relevant experience with Administrative and clerical procedures.
• Prior work experience in an executive office environment.
• Experience working in a higher education setting.

Additional Information

Offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of reference checks, a criminal background verification, and verification of credentials. The College will coordinate these verifications.

Full-time members of the Franklin & Marshall College professional staff receive competitive starting pay and a comprehensive benefits package that includes health coverage, dental, vision, generous retirement savings plan contributions, education benefits for employees, spouses and dependent children, and enjoy access to all College facilities including dining venues to suit all tastes, recreation and fitness facilities, and libraries, plus access to College performances, lectures, and events. To learn more about our Benefits, please visit our Benefits Page.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Franklin & Marshall College is committed to having an inclusive campus community where all members are treated with dignity and respect. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, the College does not discriminate in its hiring or employment practices on the basis of gender/gender-identity, sex, race or ethnicity, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, veteran's status, genetic information, family or marital status, sexual orientation, or any other protected class.