Strategic Executive Assistant to Campus Provost/EVP

University of California - Santa Cruz; Santa Cruz (CA); On-site; USD 91,000 - 114,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mid-Level benefits

Job summary

UC Santa Cruz seeks an experienced Executive Assistant to support the Campus Provost/Executive Vice Chancellor (CP/EVC). The role focuses on high‑level administrative support, strategic scheduling, and proactive coordination of priorities across campus.

The incumbent will collaborate with senior leaders, faculty, and staff to enable timely decision‑making and effective operations. Responsibilities include calendar management, meeting planning, travel coordination, briefing preparation, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in related area and/or equivalent experience and/or training.
• Experience scheduling and managing a calendar.
• Experience in providing administrative support.
• Intermediate to advanced knowledge of common computer application programs including experience with video conferencing technology.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to listen, clarify, and de-escalate.
• Excellent project management skills.
• Strong customer service skills.
• Strong written and spoken communication skills.
• Political acumen and ability to interact with diverse stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Provide executive-level support to the CP/EVC and team.
• Prioritize requests, manage calendars, and coordinate complex schedules.
• Coordinate and schedule meetings, travel, and events with attention to deadlines.
• Prepare briefs, talking points, and reports for CP/EVC.
• Archive and manage records per campus policies and ensure confidentiality.
• Serve as liaison to internal and external constituents with tact and diplomacy.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Project management

Verbal communication

Written communication

Discretion and confidentiality

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Video conferencing

Job description

UC Santa Cruz seeks an experienced Executive Assistant to support the Campus Provost/Executive Vice Chancellor (CP/EVC). The role focuses on high‑level administrative support, strategic scheduling, and proactive coordination of priorities across campus.

The incumbent will collaborate with senior leaders, faculty, and staff to enable timely decision‑making and effective operations. Responsibilities include calendar management, meeting planning, travel coordination, briefing preparation, and