Strategic Executive Assistant to the President & Board

ADP, Inc.; Canton (IL); On-site; USD 47,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Spoon River College is seeking a full-time Executive Assistant to the President and Board of Trustees at the Canton Campus. This role provides high-level administrative support and acts as liaison to internal and external stakeholders, ensuring confidential handling of sensitive information.

The position requires strong judgment, discretion, organization, and professional communication within a rural community setting, reporting to the President in a professional, welcoming manner.

Qualifications

• Associate degree required; bachelor's degree preferred.
• Experience supporting a college president, executive, or board is a plus.
• Strong written and verbal communication and organizational skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive administrative support to the President, including calendars, appointments, correspondence, travel, meetings, and special projects.
• Anticipate needs and organize information, materials, and schedules to support decision‑making.
• Prepare, proofread, edit correspondence, reports, presentations, agendas, and briefing materials.
• Coordinate meetings and events for the President, including agendas, materials, facilities, and logistics.
• Maintain confidential files and sensitive college business.
• Monitor assignments, deadlines, and follow-ups for the President.
• Serve as a welcoming first contact for the Office of the President.
• Coordinate communication between the President and internal/external stakeholders.
• Assist with special projects, institutional initiatives, and research as directed.

Skills

Excellent written and verbal comms

Strong organizational skills

Ability to prioritize multiple tasks

Education

Associate degree required

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Spoon River College is seeking a full-time Executive Assistant to the President and Board of Trustees at the Canton Campus. This role provides high-level administrative support and acts as liaison to internal and external stakeholders, ensuring confidential handling of sensitive information.

The position requires strong judgment, discretion, organization, and professional communication within a rural community setting, reporting to the President in a professional, welcoming manner.