Strategic Executive Assistant to the Dean

University of Houston; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 74,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equal Opportunity Employer

Job summary

University of Houston is seeking a professional staff member to support the Dean of the Office of the Dean. The role involves advising on academic, organizational and institutional matters, interfacing with senior staff, and driving projects to completion while analyzing strategies to meet college goals.

The position requires a 4-year degree (or equivalent) and at least five years of relevant experience. Education may be substituted for experience as noted by the department.

Qualifications

• Requires a minimum of five years of directly job-related experience.
• Education in lieu of experience is acceptable.
• Formal, directly job-related training or education is normally required.

Responsibilities

• Provides professional staff support to the Dean of the college in matters affecting all academic areas.
• Advises on academic, organizational and institutional matters.
• Interfaces with senior staff to address concerns and brings projects to completion.
• Analyzes and assists in the development of strategies to meet university and college goals.
• Conducts strategic analysis to aid planning of college endeavors.
• Coordinates activities of the Dean and facilitates time management of his activities.
• Participates in academic policy development and drafting/reviewing policies.
• Coordinates promotion and tenure, faculty hiring, and evaluations.
• Coordinates preparation of college reports.
• Assists the Dean and senior staff with ad hoc problem solving.
• Represents the Dean on committees and cooperative projects.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Strategic analysis

Policy advisory

Stakeholder collaboration

Time management

Education

4-year degree

Education in lieu of experience

Job description

University of Houston is seeking a professional staff member to support the Dean of the Office of the Dean. The role involves advising on academic, organizational and institutional matters, interfacing with senior staff, and driving projects to completion while analyzing strategies to meet college goals.

The position requires a 4-year degree (or equivalent) and at least five years of relevant experience. Education may be substituted for experience as noted by the department.