Howard University · 7 hours ago
Executive Assistant to the Vice President
DC-Baltimore Area
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$75K/yr - $85K/yr
5+ years expHoward University is a prestigious institution focused on strategic success through qualified talent acquisition. They are seeking a highly organized Executive Assistant to provide comprehensive administrative and strategic support to a C-suite executive, ensuring effective communication and management of various initiatives.
EducationMarket ResearchUniversities
Responsibilities
Coordinate all aspects of business and international travel arrangements, including booking flights, accommodations, and ground transportation
Prepare high-level reports, presentations, and other documents, ensuring accuracy and professional polish
Act as a gatekeeper, managing incoming communications and prioritizing requests on behalf of the executive
Conduct research, collect information, and analyze data to support executive decision-making
Handle confidential information with the utmost discretion
Manage special projects and ad-hoc assignments as needed
Process expense reports and manage other administrative duties as required
Independently research, compile and analyze data for a variety of internal reports surrounding higher education fundraising and philanthropy
Qualification
Required
5+ years of experience as an executive assistant, with a significant portion supporting C-level executives
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and other relevant software
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
Strong organizational, time management, and project management skills
Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities simultaneously
Demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information
Professional demeanor with a strong service-oriented approach
Preferred
Bachelor's degree preferred
Experience with travel and expense software (e.g., Concur) is a plus
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
H1B Sponsorship
Howard University has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not
guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your
reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
Distribution of Different Job Fields Receiving Sponsorship
Represents job field similar to this job
Trends of Total Sponsorships
2025 (22)
2024 (34)
2023 (31)
2022 (29)
2021 (14)
2020 (12)
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
2026-01-16
Government Technology US
2026-01-16
Company data provided by crunchbase