Executive Assistant/VP University Advancement

Lincoln Memorial University; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Lincoln Memorial University is seeking an Executive Assistant to the Vice President for University Advancement. The role manages office operations, scheduling, purchasing, and supports the division's communications and events.

The successful candidate will coordinate meetings, maintain files, assist with donor records in Salesforce, and supervise student workers as needed. A professional demeanor and strong organizational skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Office management background.
• Bachelor’s degree or related experience.

Responsibilities

• Promote the mission of Lincoln Memorial University to faculty, staff, students and community.
• Provide support to the Vice President for University Advancement and UA staff as required.
• Perform office management and clerical functions for the division.
• Supervise and direct work-study students.
• Coordinate meetings for the VP and UA, and provide minutes and materials as needed.

Skills

Office management

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Executive Assistant/VP University Advancement

Position Title Executive Assistant/VP University Advancement

Department UNIVERSITY ADVANCEMENT

Position Category Staff Full Time

Job Description

The Executive Assistant to the VP for University Advancement shall be responsible for office management, purchasing, meeting and event scheduling, and other duties as assigned in the Division of University Advancement

Required Qualifications

• Office management background

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or related experience

Physical Demands

Campus

Campus Harrogate

Job Duties

• Promote the mission of Lincoln Memorial University to all faculty, staff, students, alumni, and to the community at large
• Promote effective working relationships and communication among faculty, staff and students.
• Maintain proper security for all University files and information and follow privacy procedures at all times
• Provide support to the Vice President for University Advancement, and for University Advancement staff as required
• Perform office management and clerical functions for the division
• Supervise and direct work-study students
• Serve as UA designated purchase coordinator, managing vouchers and PO requests
• Maintain office supplies, Amazon Business purchases, and vendor purchases
• Scan necessary documents into Salesforce including donor financial statements, gift documentation, and other necessary records
• Manage p-card reconciliation on behalf of the VP for University Advancement
• Organize meetings for the VPUA and provide meeting minutes and other material as needed
• Support the coordination and organization of University Advancement events including event request forms, scheduling, and purchasing
• Perform other duties as assigned

Posting Number

Posting Number S05435P

Job Open Date

Job Open Date 08/10/2026

Job Close Date

Job Close Date 12/10/2026

Open Until Filled No

About the Institution

Lincoln Memorial University is a values-based learning community dedicated to providing educational experiences in the liberal arts and professional studies. The main campus is located in Harrogate, Tennessee. For more information about employment opportunities, contact the Office of Human Resources at 423-869-7112 or [e-mail] .

AA/EEO Statement

Lincoln Memorial University is an Equal Opportunity education institution. Lincoln Memorial University prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, national origin, age, ancestry, disability, veteran status, military status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, marital status, parental status, gender, gender identity, gender expression, and genetic information in all University programs and activities.

The University will conduct criminal background checks on all employees. Background checks may include but are not limited to confirmation of the individual’s identity, credit information, motor vehicle driving record, review of an individual’s criminal conviction record (if any), verification of any license, and certificate or degree required for the position.

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