Senior Executive Assistant to Institutional Director

Howard University; United States; On-site; USD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

PTO & holidays

Flexible work arrangements

403(b) with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Howard University is seeking an Executive Assistant to provide high-level administrative support to the Institutional Director, ensuring smooth daily operations, calendar management, travel arrangements, and meeting materials. You will oversee office procedures, manage budgets and invoices, coordinate with university stakeholders, and mentor student workers as assigned.

The role requires a bachelor's degree and at least two years of administrative experience; strong communication,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• At least two years of responsible administrative experience; or six years total with education.
• Strong communication, discretion, and ability to manage multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Serve as primary administrative support to the Institutional Director and oversee daily office operations.
• Manage the Director's calendar, meetings, travel, and meeting materials.
• Develop and maintain office procedures and systems; supervise clerical staff and student workers as assigned.
• Maintain financial records, allocate budget codes, process invoices, and coordinate payments.
• Prepare correspondence, reports, and presentations with accuracy and confidentiality.
• Engage with university administration on contracts, purchases, and procurement.

Skills

Office management

Microsoft Office

Communication

Organization

Confidentiality

Stakeholder relations

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/Office Admin or related field

Tools

MS Office Suite

Database management

Job description

Howard University is seeking an Executive Assistant to provide high-level administrative support to the Institutional Director, ensuring smooth daily operations, calendar management, travel arrangements, and meeting materials. You will oversee office procedures, manage budgets and invoices, coordinate with university stakeholders, and mentor student workers as assigned.

The role requires a bachelor's degree and at least two years of administrative experience; strong communication,