Strategic Executive Assistant to the Dean

Howard University College of Medicine; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 62,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & Wellness benefits

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Professional development

Commuter benefits

Job summary

Howard University School of Divinity is seeking an Executive Assistant to provide strategic and operational support to the Dean. The role manages the Dean’s calendar, travel, and correspondence while coordinating office operations and external relations with donors, alumni, and university partners.

Responsibilities include event planning, travel coordination, and supervising student staff, all within a professional, discreet, and welcoming office culture aligned with the university’s mission.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree and 5-7 years of related work experience.
• Ability to manage the Dean’s complex calendar and travel arrangements.
• Strong written and verbal communication with discretion and professionalism.
• Experience within an academic or religious institutional environment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-level executive support to the Dean, including calendar and travel management.
• Oversee office operations, records, and internal communications for efficiency.
• Serve as primary contact for Board of Visitors, Alumni, and external partners.
• Plan and coordinate events, meetings, and logistical arrangements.
• Supervise Federal Work Study students and support office programs.

Skills

Calendar management

Executive support

Stakeholder relations

Event coordination

Discretion & professionalism

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Outlook / calendar tools

Zoom / Teams

Job description

Howard University School of Divinity is seeking an Executive Assistant to provide strategic and operational support to the Dean. The role manages the Dean’s calendar, travel, and correspondence while coordinating office operations and external relations with donors, alumni, and university partners.

Responsibilities include event planning, travel coordination, and supervising student staff, all within a professional, discreet, and welcoming office culture aligned with the university’s mission.