Senior Executive Support Partner to Research Leadership

University of Rochester; City of Rochester (NY); On-site; USD 43,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Rochester invites applications for a regular full-time Executive Assistant to the Vice President for Research and AVP-RI, providing high-level support across OVPR and ORISE. The role anticipates needs, manages complex calendars, travel, meetings, and communications with discretion and professionalism.

You will coordinate strategic initiatives, prepare briefing materials, track decisions, and help align office operations with university priorities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field.
• 3+ years of progressively responsible executive support experience.
• Experience supporting senior leadership in a complex organization preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage and prioritize complex calendars, travel, and commitments with discretion.
• Prepare meetings by gathering background information, agendas, and briefing materials.
• Coordinate communications and monitor follow-through on decisions and tasks across OVPR and ORISE.

Skills

Executive support

Calendar management

Travel coordination

Communication

Project coordination

Discretion & judgment

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

PowerPoint

Outlook

Job description

The University of Rochester invites applications for a regular full-time Executive Assistant to the Vice President for Research and AVP-RI, providing high-level support across OVPR and ORISE. The role anticipates needs, manages complex calendars, travel, meetings, and communications with discretion and professionalism.

You will coordinate strategic initiatives, prepare briefing materials, track decisions, and help align office operations with university priorities.