Strategic Executive Assistant to the Dean, Graduate School

Brown University; Providence (RI); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Brown University is seeking an Executive Assistant to the Dean and Graduate School Office Manager to provide high-level administrative support. The role includes managing calendars, coordinating meetings, preparing materials, and serving as a liaison for graduate programs and leadership within Brown.

The position requires a Bachelor's degree with 3–5 years of executive support experience, preferably in higher education, and strong discretion, communication, and organizational skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree and 3 to 5 years of administrative experience, particularly supporting an executive or related experience, or equivalent combination of education/experience.
• Higher education experience preferred.
• Experience managing a difficult calendar, coordinating complex travel arrangements, and drafting correspondence, or related experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-level administrative support to the Dean of the Graduate School.
• Provide selective administrative support for senior leadership in the Graduate School.
• Manage the Dean’s calendars and scheduling; coordinate meetings and prepare materials.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication

Organizational skills

Discretion/confidentiality

Multitasking

Calendar management

Office software

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

PowerPoint

Google Calendar

Job description

Brown University is seeking an Executive Assistant to the Dean and Graduate School Office Manager to provide high-level administrative support. The role includes managing calendars, coordinating meetings, preparing materials, and serving as a liaison for graduate programs and leadership within Brown.

The position requires a Bachelor's degree with 3–5 years of executive support experience, preferably in higher education, and strong discretion, communication, and organizational skills.