Senior Executive Assistant to the Dean

CPY001 Park University; Parkville (MO); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Tuition benefits for employees and/or

Tuition-paid undergraduate classes for

Job summary

Park University seeks an Executive Assistant to support the Dean of Faculty, coordinating complex calendars, confidential records, and cross-divisional initiatives across five divisions. This role handles faculty contracts, workload data, and external relations while ensuring compliance with FERPA and university policies.

The position requires an Associate’s degree and at least five years of senior administrative experience, with preference for higher education familiarity and strong

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree required; bachelor’s preferred.
• Minimum of five years of progressively responsible administrative experience.
• Experience supporting senior academic leaders preferred.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to handle confidential information.
• Proficiency with Microsoft 365, calendar systems, and virtual meeting platforms.

Responsibilities

• Administer the Dean’s calendar, coordinate internal/external meetings, and prepare materials.
• Track budgets, program data, and accreditation activities across divisions.
• Support faculty recruitment logistics, contracts, and evaluations with HR/Academic Affairs.
• Plan events, coordinate communications, and liaise between Dean’s Office, divisions, and partners.
• Maintain confidential records and ensure FERPA and policies compliance.

Skills

Calendar management

Communication skills

Discretion

Microsoft 365 proficiency

Video conferencing

Cross-divisional collaboration

Data and reporting basics

Education

Associate’s degree

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft 365

Teams

Zoom

Canvas LMS

Job description

Park University seeks an Executive Assistant to support the Dean of Faculty, coordinating complex calendars, confidential records, and cross-divisional initiatives across five divisions. This role handles faculty contracts, workload data, and external relations while ensuring compliance with FERPA and university policies.

The position requires an Associate’s degree and at least five years of senior administrative experience, with preference for higher education familiarity and strong