Strategic Executive Assistant to General Counsel

Idaho State University; Pocatello (ID); On-site; USD 60,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Idaho State University in Pocatello seeks an Executive Assistant to the General Counsel. You will provide high-level administrative support, manage calendars and travel, coordinate meetings with leadership and legal teams, and prepare briefing materials and reports.

The role requires discretion, confidentiality, and strong communication skills. The successful candidate will work closely with the General Counsel and university leadership in a fast-paced environment, handling sensitive information

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 5+ years of progressive administrative or executive support experience.
• Ability to organize, prioritize, and coordinate complex schedules.
• Ability to exercise independent judgment, discretion, and confidentiality.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; strong interpersonal skills.
• Strong computer skills and ability to learn new software (Google Workspace).

Responsibilities

• Provide executive-level administrative support to the General Counsel.
• Manage calendars, meetings, travel, correspondence, and materials.
• Coordinate meetings with leadership, attorneys, external counsel, and stakeholders.
• Prepare briefing materials, agendas, reports, and presentations.
• Receive and route inquiries to the Office of the General Counsel.
• Maintain confidential files and handle sensitive information.
• Assist with office projects, events, timelines, and follow-up.
• May supervise student employees as assigned.

Skills

Organization

Communication

Independence

Discretion

Education

Bachelor's degree

Equivalent education/experience

Tools

Google Workspace

Job description

Idaho State University in Pocatello seeks an Executive Assistant to the General Counsel. You will provide high-level administrative support, manage calendars and travel, coordinate meetings with leadership and legal teams, and prepare briefing materials and reports.

The role requires discretion, confidentiality, and strong communication skills. The successful candidate will work closely with the General Counsel and university leadership in a fast-paced environment, handling sensitive information