Strategic Executive Assistant to Campus Provost (Hybrid)

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

Job summary

UC Santa Cruz seeks an Executive Assistant to support the Campus Provost/Executive Vice Chancellor (CP/EVC). This role provides comprehensive, executive-level coordination, prioritizing initiatives and ensuring timely delivery of complex tasks in a fast-paced university environment.

The ideal candidate will manage the CP/EVC's calendar, coordinate meetings and travel, prepare briefing materials, and liaise with senior leaders, faculty, and staff across campus with professionalism and discretion.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
• Experience scheduling and calendar management.
• Experience providing administrative support.
• Proficient with common computer applications and video conferencing.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational abilities.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with diplomacy.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
• Strong project management and stakeholder coordination.
• Ability to work with diverse campus communities.

Responsibilities

• Manages CP/EVC calendar and prioritizes priorities.
• Coordinates meetings, travel, and events for CP/EVC.
• Acts as liaison with campus leadership and external partners.

Skills

Calendar management

Administrative support

Video conferencing

Verbal communication

Written communication

Project management

Interpersonal skills

Discretion & confidentiality

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

Video conferencing tools

Document management systems

Job description

UC Santa Cruz seeks an Executive Assistant to support the Campus Provost/Executive Vice Chancellor (CP/EVC). This role provides comprehensive, executive-level coordination, prioritizing initiatives and ensuring timely delivery of complex tasks in a fast-paced university environment.

The ideal candidate will manage the CP/EVC's calendar, coordinate meetings and travel, prepare briefing materials, and liaise with senior leaders, faculty, and staff across campus with professionalism and discretion.