Executive Operations Lead, Higher Education Strategy

Kean University

Jersey City (NJ)

On-site

USD 90,000 - 103,000

Full time

8 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance
Retirement plan
Work-life balance benefits

Job summary

Kean University seeks a Managing Assistant Director for Executive Operations at the Jersey City campus. The role provides strategic leadership and oversight for administrative and operational functions, guiding executive projects and cross-divisional initiatives to advance institutional priorities.

Facing a flexible schedule with possible evenings and weekends, the position requires a bachelor’s degree and experience supporting senior leadership, with strong communication and problem-solving

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree from an accredited college is required.
  • Three years of progressively responsible administrative experience in higher education or related fields.
  • Experience supporting executive leadership and managing cross-functional initiatives.

Responsibilities

  • Provide strategic administrative leadership for the Office of the Vice Chancellor.
  • Direct and coordinate complex administrative and operational functions.
  • Lead executive-level projects and strategic initiatives.
  • Develop, implement and evaluate policies and procedures.
  • Manage cross-divisional initiatives and executive communications.
  • Support institutional events and stakeholder engagements.

Skills

Executive support
Stakeholder management
Communication
Problem solving
Customer service

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Kean University seeks a Managing Assistant Director for Executive Operations at the Jersey City campus. The role provides strategic leadership and oversight for administrative and operational functions, guiding executive projects and cross-divisional initiatives to advance institutional priorities.

Facing a flexible schedule with possible evenings and weekends, the position requires a bachelor’s degree and experience supporting senior leadership, with strong communication and problem-solving

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