Strategic Executive Assistant to the Dean (On-Site)

VCU School of Education; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Tuition benefits

Job summary

VCU School of Education’s Dean’s Office seeks an Executive Assistant to the Dean to provide primary administrative support and manage the Dean's calendar, travel, and communications. You will draft, edit, and coordinate executive correspondence, maintain confidential records, and serve as liaison with internal and external partners.

Ideal candidates will have a bachelor's degree, 3+ years supporting executives in complex environments, strong organizational and communication skills, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent; 3+ years administrative support to executives in a complex organization.
• Excellent organizational, interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities with accuracy and attention to detail.
• Proven ability to anticipate executive needs and handle confidential information with discretion.
• Experience coordinating meetings, events, or executive activities with multiple stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Provide primary administrative support to the Dean.
• Manage the Dean's calendar, scheduling meetings, travel, and commitments.
• Coordinate travel authorizations, reimbursements, purchasing requests, and other admin tasks.
• Draft, edit, proofread, and coordinate correspondence, reports, and presentations.
• Maintain confidential records and act as liaison between the Dean and internal/external stakeholders.
• Coordinate executive meetings and prepare packets, agendas, and briefing materials.
• Assist with Dean's Office events and cross-unit coordination; improve workflows where possible.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Multitasking

Independent work

Discretion/confidentiality

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Master's degree or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Google Workspace

Calendar management tools

Presentation software

Job description

VCU School of Education’s Dean’s Office seeks an Executive Assistant to the Dean to provide primary administrative support and manage the Dean's calendar, travel, and communications. You will draft, edit, and coordinate executive correspondence, maintain confidential records, and serve as liaison with internal and external partners.

Ideal candidates will have a bachelor's degree, 3+ years supporting executives in complex environments, strong organizational and communication skills, and