Strategic Executive Assistant to the President

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Rome (GA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Berry College in Rome, GA seeks an Executive Assistant to the President to provide comprehensive administrative support to the President and manage the President's Office operations.

The role includes calendar management, travel planning, expense processing, board coordination, minutes, and liaison duties with internal and external stakeholders. Requires discretion, strong communication, and 3–7 years of C-suite support experience.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required; an associate or bachelor's degree preferred.
• Three to seven years of dedicated experience supporting C-suite or senior executives.
• Advanced computer literacy: Microsoft Office Suite, cloud systems, and virtual meeting tools.
• Discretion: Proven capacity to maintain absolute confidentiality.
• Communication: Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• Problem-solving: Strong independent decision-making and project coordination.

Responsibilities

• Manage the President's calendar, appointments, meetings, speaking and community engagements.
• Coordinate requests for the President's time and establish meeting priorities.
• Arrange travel and prepare itineraries for the President.
• Prepare and process expense reports and related documentation.
• Attend board meetings and prepare and distribute agendas, materials, and supporting documentation.
• Assist with board minutes and drafting letters of appreciation.
• Support executive leadership and cabinet agendas, minutes, and event coordination.
• Draft, edit, and coordinate presidential correspondence, reports, presentations.
• Review materials for Presidential signature to ensure quality and accuracy.
• Maintain liaison between the President's Office and internal/external constituents.
• Conduct research and prepare briefing materials and background information.
• Develop and implement systems to increase efficiency within the President's Office.
• Oversee daily administrative operations and maintain office files.
• Manage receipts, vendor invoices, and reimbursements; welcome visitors.
• Undertake special projects and other essential duties as assigned.

Skills

MS Office

Cloud systems

Virtual meeting tools

Discretion

Written and verbal communication

Project coordination

Education

High school diploma

Associate or Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Outlook

Video conferencing tools

Job description

Berry College in Rome, GA seeks an Executive Assistant to the President to provide comprehensive administrative support to the President and manage the President's Office operations.

The role includes calendar management, travel planning, expense processing, board coordination, minutes, and liaison duties with internal and external stakeholders. Requires discretion, strong communication, and 3–7 years of C-suite support experience.