Strategic Executive Assistant to the Dean

State of South Carolina; Rock Hill (SC); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Winthrop University seeks an Executive Assistant to provide high-level administrative and operational support to the Dean, Associate Dean and Office of Student Services. The role coordinates calendars, meetings, travel and communications, and serves as a liaison with external partners, alumni and academic reviewers.

Responsibilities include preparing reports and briefing materials, developing training for department staff and maintaining complex data systems and records to ensure efficient

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required with at least 1 year of senior-level administrative support experience.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office 365.
• Robust understanding of office management policies and best practices.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills with the ability to meet deadlines.
• Excellent written and oral communication and ability to draft reports for distribution.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
• Strong interpersonal and customer service skills and ability to work with faculty, staff, students and the public.

Responsibilities

• Establishes and maintains administrative procedures and workflows.
• Coordinates Dean’s calendar and meetings with community partners.
• Prepares briefing materials, agendas, reports and meeting minutes.
• Coordinates internal communications across academic departments.
• Manages external partnerships, alumni and donors.
• Plans campus-wide events and coordinates travel, lodging and accommodations.
• Supports recruitment initiatives and prospective student engagement.

Skills

Microsoft Office 365

Administrative support

Oral & written communication

Time management

Interpersonal skills

Confidentiality

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Ellucian Banner

Job description

Winthrop University seeks an Executive Assistant to provide high-level administrative and operational support to the Dean, Associate Dean and Office of Student Services. The role coordinates calendars, meetings, travel and communications, and serves as a liaison with external partners, alumni and academic reviewers.

Responsibilities include preparing reports and briefing materials, developing training for department staff and maintaining complex data systems and records to ensure efficient