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Ralston College · 1 day ago

Executive Assistant to the President

Ralston College is dedicated to reviving and reinventing the traditional university. The Executive Assistant to the President provides comprehensive administrative support to the President, ensuring smooth operations and effective communication with stakeholders.

Higher Education

Responsibilities

Manage the President’s calendar, travel, and expenses (including Divvy transactions, reimbursements, and per diems) with precision and foresight, assisting with personal appointments, travel, and related correspondence or errands to support the President’s overall effectiveness
Track the President’s ongoing tasks, projects, and commitments, ensuring timely progress, accountability, and clear communication across departments
Oversee day-to-day operations of the Office of the President, including mail, supplies, office readiness, and hospitality; manage inventories and service requests
Draft, review, and prepare correspondence, briefings, reports, and presentations as requested
Prepare meeting agendas, record minutes, and ensure timely follow-up on action items for meetings led by the President
Maintain strict confidentiality and discretion in all matters
Support the President’s donor cultivation and stewardship efforts by scheduling donor meetings, hosting visitors, and managing follow-up as needed
Coordinate logistics for Presidential donor engagements and events, ensuring a consistent and professional donor experience
Manage gift-related communications in coordination with the Development Office, including acknowledgment letters and tracking of related materials
Maintain accurate and current donor records in Salesforce related to Presidential interactions
Participate in the planning and execution of high-profile institutional events directly involving the President (e.g., lectures, dinners, commencements, donor engagements)
Assist in managing logistics for visiting guests and scholars hosted by the President’s Office, including travel, accommodations, itineraries, and hospitality as needed
Coordinate with Development and Academic teams to ensure a seamless guest experience reflecting the College’s standards of excellence
Maintain organized records, filing systems, and archives for the Office of the President
Coordinate communication and scheduling among staff reporting directly to the President
Manage incoming calls, mail, and inquiries directed to the President’s Office; triage and respond as appropriate
Uphold professional standards in all written and verbal communications representing the President’s Office

Qualification

Google WorkspaceMicrosoft Office SuiteSalesforceExecutive support experienceOrganizational skillsService-orientedVerbal communicationWritten communicationAdaptabilityAttention to detail

Required

Bachelor's degree required; Master's degree preferred
Minimum of 3 years of executive assistant or senior administrative experience, preferably supporting C-suite or executive leadership in higher education or nonprofit settings
Exceptional organizational, written, and verbal communication skills
High proficiency in Google Workspace, Microsoft Office Suite, Zoom, and CRM databases (Salesforce experience preferred)
Demonstrated ability to manage confidential information with discretion, act with integrity, and exercise sound judgment
Proven success in managing multiple priorities and projects independently while maintaining a calm, professional demeanor under pressure

Preferred

Master's degree preferred
Salesforce experience preferred

Company

Ralston College

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Ralston College is both a revival and reinvention of the traditional academy, as well as a home for a broad range of intellectual seekers who are dedicated to humanistic inquiry: a fellowship for anyone, anywhere, who seeks the truth with courage.

Funding

Current Stage
Early Stage
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