Strategic Executive Assistant to University AVP & Dean

West Virginia University; Morgantown (WV); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid holidays

Vacation leave

Sick leave

Retirement plan

Wellness programs

Job summary

West Virginia University is seeking a Senior Executive Assistant to the Associate Vice President and Dean in the Division for Land-Grant Engagement. This role provides high-level executive support, manages complex scheduling, governance processes, and confidential personnel workflows across academic, extension, and engagement units.

The successful candidate will exercise independent judgment, prepare executive communications, and coordinate cross-unit projects from definition through

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business administration, public administration, communications, or related field.
• Four or more years of executive administrative and operational experience in a complex organization.
• Experience supporting senior leaders and confidential processes.
• Equivalent combination of education and/or experience considered.
• All qualifications must be met by the time of employment.

Responsibilities

• Manage AVP and Dean’s Office administrative and operational functions.
• Oversee complex scheduling and calendar management.
• Prepare executive communications, briefs, and materials.
• Coordinate governance, committees, and leadership meetings.
• Maintain confidentiality in personnel workflows, promotions, and tenure processes.

Skills

Executive support

Cross-functional coordination

Independent judgment

Written communication

Project coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in business/admin

Tools

Microsoft 365

Job description

West Virginia University is seeking a Senior Executive Assistant to the Associate Vice President and Dean in the Division for Land-Grant Engagement. This role provides high-level executive support, manages complex scheduling, governance processes, and confidential personnel workflows across academic, extension, and engagement units.

The successful candidate will exercise independent judgment, prepare executive communications, and coordinate cross-unit projects from definition through