Senior Executive Assistant to AVP & Dean — Strategic Ops

West Virginia University

Evansdale (WV)

On-site

USD 70,000 - 90,000

Full time

2 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

15 annual leave days per year

18 sick days per year

401(a) retirement savings with 6% 2

Job summary

West Virginia University seeks a Senior Executive Assistant to the Associate Vice President and Dean in the Division for Land-Grant Engagement. This role manages complex executive office operations, prioritizes work, and supports strategic initiatives with independent judgment.

You will handle executive scheduling, governance processes, and high-profile events, coordinating cross-unit activities and communications while maintaining confidential workflows and stakeholder relationships across the

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in business administration, public administration, communications, higher education, or a related field.
Four or more years of executive administrative and operational experience in a complex organization.
Experience exercising independent judgment and cross-functional coordination.
Equivalent combinations of related education and/or experience will be considered.

Responsibilities

Manage the AVP and Dean’s Office administrative and operational functions, establishing priorities and workflows.
Research issues, evaluate alternatives, develop proposed solutions, and resolve matters within delegated authority.
Coordinate governance, leadership meetings, and committee administration.
Oversee confidential academic and personnel workflows including promotions and tenure.
Lead executive projects and initiatives with defined milestones and implementation plans.