Senior Executive Assistant to the Dean, Law School

University of Connecticut; United States; On-site; USD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Connecticut School of Law seeks an Executive Assistant to the Dean. This role provides comprehensive administrative support to the Dean, handling the calendar, travel, correspondence, and confidential matters with discretion.

The position supports leadership initiatives, coordinating with faculty and staff to ensure smooth operations. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree and 4+ years of executive support experience, strong organizational and communication skills, and the

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and at least four years of executive administrative support experience.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Excellent time management and ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a diverse team environment.
• Experience handling confidential information with discretion and professionalism.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the designated contact for the Dean to the University and stakeholders.
• Manage confidential information with discretion.
• Coordinate the Dean's calendar, meetings, events, and speaking engagements.
• Schedule meetings, prepare agendas, attend meetings, and take minutes.
• Coordinate travel logistics and related documentation.
• Process purchasing, reimbursements, and other financial transactions for the Dean's Office.
• Draft and edit correspondence and reports requiring policy knowledge.
• Assist with Dean’s PTR and faculty/staff hiring processes as needed.
• Cultivate donor and alumni relationships through correspondence and events.
• Lead special projects and events assigned by the Dean.

Skills

Calendar management

Travel coordination

Confidentiality

Drafting correspondence

Communication

Independence

Organization

Project management

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

MS Office Suite (Outlook, Word, SharePoint, Teams)

Job description

University of Connecticut School of Law seeks an Executive Assistant to the Dean. This role provides comprehensive administrative support to the Dean, handling the calendar, travel, correspondence, and confidential matters with discretion.

The position supports leadership initiatives, coordinating with faculty and staff to ensure smooth operations. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree and 4+ years of executive support experience, strong organizational and communication skills, and the