Executive Assistant to VP, Research & Innovation

Norfolk State University; United States; On-site; USD 51,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

Norfolk State University seeks an Executive Assistant to support the Vice President for Research and Innovation (VPRI) in coordinating NSU's research enterprise and innovation ecosystem. You will work with students, faculty, staff, administrators and external constituents to promote efficient operations.

The role requires initiative, sound judgment, and strong organizational and communication skills, with proficiency in Microsoft Office and Colleague by Ellucian.

Qualifications

• Ability to assume new responsibilities and act on own initiative.
• Ability to exercise sound judgment, maintain composure, and work under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Support the VPRI's dispensation of duties and coordination of tasks.
• Interact with students, faculty, staff, administrators and external constituents.
• Coordinate general operations of NSU's research enterprise and innovation ecosystem.
• Maintain confidentiality and professional discretion.
• Prepare correspondence, meeting notes, and presentations.

Skills

Independent judgment

Crisis management

Relationship management

Oral and written communication

Organizational skills

Colleague by Ellucian

Microsoft Office

Team player

Confidentiality

Budget coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Tools

Colleague by Ellucian

Microsoft Office

Job description

Norfolk State University seeks an Executive Assistant to support the Vice President for Research and Innovation (VPRI) in coordinating NSU's research enterprise and innovation ecosystem. You will work with students, faculty, staff, administrators and external constituents to promote efficient operations.

The role requires initiative, sound judgment, and strong organizational and communication skills, with proficiency in Microsoft Office and Colleague by Ellucian.