Strategic EA to VP, Research & Innovation

California State University, Chico; California; Sur place; USD 74 000 - 93 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

San José State University is seeking an Executive Assistant to the Vice President for Research and Innovation to provide highly complex, confidential administrative and analytical support to the VPRI Office. The role requires independent judgment, calendar management, budget oversight, and coordination of division-wide initiatives.

You will serve as a primary liaison among campus partners, the Research Foundation, the Chancellor’s Office, and external stakeholders, helping advance strategic

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or professional training program relevant to the position and related work experience.
• Three years of administrative work experience.
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality and exercise sound judgment.

Responsabilités

• Manage sensitive administrative matters, communications, and records involving personnel, budgets, and strategic initiatives.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for the VPRI's Office; screen inquiries, greet visitors, and direct matters to staff.
• Manage the VPRI’s calendar, correspondence, commitments, and follow-up activities with independent judgment.
• Review and prioritize communications, provide recommendations for executive decisions.
• Coordinate office operations, personnel transactions, and committee support.
• Compose and distribute confidential correspondence, reports, and presentations.
• Lead special projects from planning through completion, including metrics and reports.
• Monitor, reconcile, and authorize expenditures; manage travel, payroll, and related documentation.
• Plan division meetings, workshops, events, and post-event reporting.
• Represent the VPRI Office and build relationships with campus leadership and external partners.

Connaissances

Confidentiality

Executive support

Calendar management

Written & oral communication

Budget oversight

Formation

Bachelor’s degree or related training

Outils

Microsoft Office

Google applications

Adobe

PeopleSoft

Database tools

Description du poste

San José State University is seeking an Executive Assistant to the Vice President for Research and Innovation to provide highly complex, confidential administrative and analytical support to the VPRI Office. The role requires independent judgment, calendar management, budget oversight, and coordination of division-wide initiatives.

You will serve as a primary liaison among campus partners, the Research Foundation, the Chancellor’s Office, and external stakeholders, helping advance strategic