Senior Executive Support for University Leadership

Lakewood University; Cleveland Heights (OH); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Lakewood University in Cleveland Heights seeks an Executive Support Coordinator to provide executive administrative support to the University President and Vice Presidents. The role handles communications, complex calendars, events, and cross‑department coordination with discretion and professionalism.

The ideal candidate has prior executive‑level experience, strong writing skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage competing priorities in a dynamic university setting.

Qualifications

• Experience providing executive administrative support to senior leadership.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, and proofreading.
• Strong organization, calendar management, and prioritization.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
• Proactive problem solving and independent work in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide high‑level administrative support to the President and Vice Presidents.
• Manage calendars, appointments, meetings, and commitments across executives.
• Coordinate scheduling with departments and external partners.
• Prepare agendas, briefing materials, presentations, and reports.
• Draft, edit, and proofread professional communications and follow ups.
• Track deadlines, follow‑up items, and coordinate special projects.
• Record meeting notes and distribute action items to participants.
• Maintain organized electronic files and records.

Skills

Executive support

Calendar management

Email correspondence

Project coordination

Communication skills

Discretion & confidentiality

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Project management training

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google Workspace

Job description

Lakewood University in Cleveland Heights seeks an Executive Support Coordinator to provide executive administrative support to the University President and Vice Presidents. The role handles communications, complex calendars, events, and cross‑department coordination with discretion and professionalism.

The ideal candidate has prior executive‑level experience, strong writing skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage competing priorities in a dynamic university setting.