Senior Executive Assistant to President & Trustees

Cantonillinois; Canton (IL); On-site; USD 47,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Spoon River College’s Canton Campus seeks an Executive Assistant to the President and Board of Trustees. This full-time, exempt role provides high-level administrative support, managing calendars, correspondence, travel, and special projects.

The successful candidate will demonstrate exceptional judgment, discretion, and professionalism, with strong organizational and communication skills to serve as a key liaison for college leadership, staff, students, and the public.

Qualifications

• Associate degree required; bachelor's preferred.
• Minimum of five years of progressively responsible administrative or executive support experience.
• Exercise a high degree of confidentiality and discretion.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to prioritize multiple responsibilities and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive administrative support to the President, including calendars, travel arrangements, meetings, and special projects.
• Prepare, proofread, and edit correspondence, reports, presentations, agendas, briefing materials, and other documents.
• Coordinate meetings and events involving the President, including agendas, materials, logistics, catering, and facilities.
• Attend Board meetings, transcribe minutes, and distribute official materials.
• Coordinate communication between the President and internal and external stakeholders.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Confidentiality

Time management

Problem solving

Education

Associate degree

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Spoon River College’s Canton Campus seeks an Executive Assistant to the President and Board of Trustees. This full-time, exempt role provides high-level administrative support, managing calendars, correspondence, travel, and special projects.

The successful candidate will demonstrate exceptional judgment, discretion, and professionalism, with strong organizational and communication skills to serve as a key liaison for college leadership, staff, students, and the public.