Senior Executive Assistant to VP Research & Dean

Kansas City University; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Kansas City University seeks an Executive Administrative Assistant to provide high-level executive, administrative, operational, and project support to the Vice Provost of Research and Dean, College of Biosciences. The role coordinates priorities across the College, Office of Research, library operations, and university research enterprises.

Responsibilities include calendar and travel management, preparation of correspondence and reports, and leading strategic initiatives with faculty, staff,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience in relevant fields.
• Minimum of five years of progressively responsible administrative or executive support experience.
• Experience in higher education, academic medicine, health sciences, or a research environment is preferred.
• Experience supporting senior-level leadership and managing multiple priorities.
• Strong organizational, written, and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-level administrative and operational support to the Vice Provost of Research and Dean, College of Biosciences.
• Coordinate and manage internal and external meetings, including agendas, materials, and follow-up on action items.
• Arrange travel, including itineraries, conference logistics, and travel expense reconciliation.
• Assist in preparing high-level correspondence, staff communications, reports, and presentations.
• Answer phone calls, determine priorities, respond appropriately.
• Lead and coordinate assigned strategic projects and initiatives with stakeholders.
• Support research administration across campuses and maintain records and confidential information.

Skills

Organizational skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

MS Office

Interpersonal skills

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in business administration, higher education, communications, organizational management, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Kansas City University seeks an Executive Administrative Assistant to provide high-level executive, administrative, operational, and project support to the Vice Provost of Research and Dean, College of Biosciences. The role coordinates priorities across the College, Office of Research, library operations, and university research enterprises.

Responsibilities include calendar and travel management, preparation of correspondence and reports, and leading strategic initiatives with faculty, staff,