Penn State University · 5 months ago
Executive Assistant, Office of the President
Penn State University is seeking a professional and detail-oriented Executive Assistant to provide administrative support within the Office of the President. The role involves coordinating high-level communications, managing complex projects and events, and maintaining positive relationships with various stakeholders.
Higher Education
Responsibilities
Coordination of a variety of high-level, confidential, and sensitive internal and external communications
Managing complex projects and events, coordinating travel arrangements, meeting logistics, equipment purchases, and budgetary expenditures
Developing and maintaining positive liaison relationships with various internal and external customers including employees, executives, trustees, legislators, faculty, students, donors, alumni and the general public
Compile and coordinate data for a variety of complex reports, presentations, and oral/written communications
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree
6+ years of relevant experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience accepted
Demonstrate a sense of urgency
Be a highly motivated self-starter who can take initiative, work independently, and exhibits a high-level of professionalism and diplomacy
Have the ability to work with highly confidential and sensitive information
Have a critical eye for detail
Exhibit exceptional interpersonal and organizational skills
Demonstrate exceptional written and verbal communications skills
Provide a consistent level of high-quality work while managing multiple priorities
Demonstrate a commitment to a team culture that respects diversity and inclusion
Foster and maintain trusted relationships with university executives, administrators, faculty, and staff
Possess advanced computer skills and have experience using Microsoft 365 applications such as Outlook, Word, Excel, Teams, and PowerPoint
A proven track record of exercising discretion and excellent judgment, while managing confidential and often highly sensitive information related to budgetary, personnel, and administrative matters
Preferred
Experience with Penn State's financial systems (SAP Concur and SIMBA [System for Integrated Management, Budgeting, and Accounting])
Benefits
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
Robust retirement plans
Substantial paid time off which includes holidays, vacation and sick time
Generous 75% tuition discount, available to employees as well as eligible spouses and children
Company
Penn State University
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