Howard University · 2 months ago
Executive Assistant to the Senior Vice President for Student Affairs
DC-Baltimore Area
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$55K/yr - $70K/yr
5+ years expHoward University is seeking an Executive Assistant to the Senior Vice President for Student Affairs. The role involves providing executive assistance and administrative support, managing schedules, coordinating communications, and implementing special projects to enhance the efficiency of the Student Affairs Division.
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Responsibilities
Provide efficient and professional administrative support to a senior level Executive. Including managing and maintaining multiple complex schedules, travel arrangements and speaking/presentation engagements for the Senior Vice President and other members of the Executive leadership team
Monitor, screen and respond to confidential, high profile and compliance/regulatory incoming/outgoing communications and correspondence. Responsible for triaging and managing the coordination of any resulting consultations, meetings, events and initiatives associated with these communications and/or as initiated by the Senior Vice President
Manage the implementation of special projects for the Senior Vice President including implementing procedures and execution of programmatic aspects of these initiatives and projects
Coordinate administrative procedures between divisional units and offices related to projects and/or initiatives and may assign and monitor student workers and administrative staff related to these tasks
Conduct research, serve as liaison to external contacts, prepare executive summaries, presentations and reports related to projected costs, needed resources, impact and evaluation of initiatives or projects for process improvement
Prepare presentations, correspondence and reports. Collect, compile and analyze data and composes a variety of correspondence, digital and social media graphic materials, reports and publications as assigned
Assist in the preparation of the Division’s annual, midyear and other reports including the gathering and compilation of data needed for these reports. Assist the Senior leadership team in implementing, reviewing, and evaluating data related to assessment and programs within Student Affairs
Assists in coordinating special events and perform other job-related duties as assigned by the Senior Vice President for Student Affairs
Assists the Senior Vice President with preparation of presentations, reports and other publications that may be of sensitive or high-profile nature
Coordinates the travel arrangements, schedules meetings and follows up on actionable items as designated by the Senior Vice President for Student Affairs
Assists with the development of initiatives and projects that facilitate and improve the financial, administrative, service environment, and productivity of units reporting to the Office of the Senior Vice President for Student Affairs
Develops and maintains contacts with administrative support staff to disseminate clarify and promote information regarding the Office of the Senior Vice President for Student Affairs
Reviews and analyzes proposals, inquires memoranda and other communications forwarded to the Senior Vice President for review, comments and action
Drafts and edits important communications and documents for the signature of the Senior Vice President
Performs other related duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in business or administration or organizational development and 5-7 years of experience required
12 years of related Administrative work experience may be substituted in lieu of educational qualifications
Ability to work independently, while coordinating multiple tasks, managing competing priorities and demonstrated ability to collaborate with the Director of Operations and members of the Division of Student Affairs
Knowledge and understanding of the principles of student development, and student affairs within a research intensive and diverse academic environment
Specific knowledge of the University, its structure, and written policies and procedures
Knowledge of word-processing, database management, presentation software, and spreadsheets
High degree of independent research and analytical ability in order to assess various program and management options and related strategies
Ability to plan, coordinate and monitor a wide variety of projects relating to Student Affairs unit initiatives, best practices, and a demonstrated capacity to produce cohesive after-action reports, executive summaries and other publications
Ability to consolidate and organize comprehensive data, create manuals, and make recommendations to the Director of Operations ways to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of administrative processes within the Office of the Senior Vice President for Student Affairs
Competence in both oral and written English to communicate in a clear and concise manner
Ability to establish and maintain effective and harmonious work relations with faculty, staff, students and customers
Demonstrated commitment to inclusivity and a high standard of customer service and integrity
Ability to be a supportive and productive team member
May require late nights, weekend and some overnight travel
Preferred
Master's degree and experience in a Higher Educational environment or prior experience working with a Senior level Executive preferred
Benefits
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance, plus mental health support
PTO, paid holidays, flexible work arrangements
Competitive salary, 403(b) with company match
Ongoing training, tuition reimbursement, and career advancement paths
Wellness programs, commuter benefits, and a vibrant company culture
Company
Howard University
Howard University is a federally chartered, private, coeducational, and nonsectarian university.
5001-10000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$29.9MKey Investors
Gilead SciencesAmerican Academy of Orthopaedic SurgeonsNational Endowment for the Humanities (NEH)
2024-02-27Grant
2023-12-01Grant· $0.02M
2023-01-10Grant· $0.15M
Leadership Team
Ta-Nehisi Coates
Sterling Brown Endowed Chair, Department of English
Recent News
2025-12-17
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