Executive Assistant and Project Manager jobs in United States
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National University · 1 day ago

Executive Assistant and Project Manager

National University is a leader in innovative education solutions, dedicated to supporting a diverse student population. They are seeking an Executive Assistant and Project Manager to provide high-level support to the Senior Vice President of Human Resources, manage complex projects, and facilitate effective communication within the HR department.

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Responsibilities

Deliver comprehensive executive assistance to the SVP, CHRO, supporting calendar management, meeting coordination, travel arrangements, and internal and external communication
Lead, coordinate, and support HR-related projects
Organize and manage Board of Trustees’ Executive Committee compensation review for key employees as well as HR Policy Manual annually
Support HR Advisory Committee and Whole Human Council
Prepare monthly and quarterly operating reports in addition to quarterly presentations for the Board of Trustees on behalf of the SVP, CHRO
Prepare ad-hoc presentations and reports as needed on behalf of the SVP, CHRO and Human Resources
Draft, review, gain leadership approval and disseminate internal communications
Facilitate and supply HR content and information to various communication channels such as leadership toolkit, HR Remote, Community Hall, and intranet
Develop, maintain, and update the HR SharePoint site to ensure accessible and current resources for staff and leadership
Invoicing submittal and reviews, SVP, CHRO credit card reconciliation, Agiloft contracting and management, event management support (HR and university (i.e., NULA), calendaring, budgeting support, HR team meeting
Other duties and projects as assigned

Qualification

Project ManagementAdvanced technology proficiencyHuman Resources experienceCognitive AgilityResilienceCommunication skillsProblem-solving skillsOrganizational skillsTime management skillsConfidentialityCollaboration

Required

Bachelor's Degree (or equivalent combined experience and education) in Business Administration or equivalent preferred
Four (4) years' relevant experience or equivalent combination of education and experience
Requires a high degree of professionalism, confidentiality, initiative and tact, independent judgment, and a high level of organizational and communication skills required
Proven ability to maintain strict confidentiality while demonstrating tact
Ability to use independent judgment and discretion to manage and impart confidential information
Proactive and resourceful to anticipate the needs of the SVP, CHRO before they arise
Excellent verbal and written professional communication skills
Exceptional organizational and time management skills with strong attention to detail and accuracy
Ability to work independently and prioritize work effectively within established deadlines and timeframes, with the ability to quickly respond to changing needs and to balance competing responsibilities
Cognitive Agility: the ability to quickly and efficiently shift priorities, adapt to new information, and apply sound judgment in dynamic situations
Decisiveness and Judgment: Makes timely, well-informed decisions by evaluating alternatives and considering both short- and long-term consequences
Drive for Results: Consistently pursues and achieves challenging goals aligned with organizational objectives, demonstrating dedication to continuous improvement
Collaboration and Outreach: Fosters a collaborative work environment by effectively seeking input from others, leveraging team expertise, and building strong working relationships
Resilience: Maintains composure and effectiveness amidst changing priorities or stressful situations, demonstrating adaptability and a positive approach to overcoming setbacks

Preferred

Work experience in higher education
Human Resources experience
Project Management
Problem-solving skills
Advanced technology proficiency

Benefits

Comprehensive well-being benefits for you and your family

Company

National University

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National University is a private nonprofit university that provides accessible and achievable higher education to adult learners. It is a sub-organization of National University System.

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage
Total Funding
$10.85M
Key Investors
National Science FoundationU.S. Department of EducationU.S. Department of Veteran Affairs
2025-12-04Grant· $0.4M
2024-12-19Grant· $3.5M
2024-11-11Grant· $0.5M

Leadership Team

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Mark David Milliron
President & CEO
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Dave C. Lawrence, Ed.D., Ed.S., MBA
Executive Vice President, Administration and Finance | Chief Financial Officer
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