Iowa State University · 2 hours ago
Executive Assistant to the President
Iowa State University is excited to invite candidates to apply for the Executive Assistant to the President position - a pivotal member of their team. This role will support the 17th president of Iowa State in fostering meaningful relationships within the President’s Office and ensure smooth communication across the President’s Cabinet and support staff.
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Responsibilities
Provide confidential executive and administrative support to the President, including managing communications, scheduling, and preparing materials for meetings, presentations, and events
Screen and triage email and print mail, prioritize correspondence, and draft communications for the President’s review and signature
Oversee document retention and maintain records in accordance with university policies
Plan and execute arrangements for meetings with senior leadership, committees, and special events, including those hosted for the Iowa Board of Regents
Arrange domestic and international travel for the President
Collaborate with university offices and external organizations to ensure seamless travel and event logistics
Hire, train, and supervise student employees; coordinate coverage and support staff meetings
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree and 5 years of related experience
Preferred
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and calendar management/scheduling
Experience supporting C-suite/senior administrators in a complex organization
Demonstrated experience managing projects
Experience in higher education environments
Experience with committee support, document management, and interoffice collaboration
Benefits
Comprehensive health and work-life benefits
Medical and dental
Retirement benefits including defined benefit and defined contribution plans
Generous vacation, holiday and sick time and leave plans
Onsite childcare (Ames, Iowa)
Life insurance and long-term disability
Flexible Spending Accounts
Various voluntary benefits and discounts
Employee Assistance Program
Wellbeing program
Company
Iowa State University
Iowa State University is a public flagship land-grant and space-grant research university located in Ames, Iowa.
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$5.51MKey Investors
U.S. Department of Energy Office of ElectricityUS Department of EnergyUS Department of Commerce, Economic Development Administation
2024-08-28Grant· $1M
2024-03-28Grant
2024-02-26Grant
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