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Executive Assistant to President of University

C-Suite Assistants, Greenvale, New York, United States, 11548

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university is seeking an experienced Senior Executive Assistant to support the President and

manage the operations of the Office of the President. The role reports to the Chief of Staff, but is 85% supporting the President). The Chief of Staff will help train the new EA. The role is in office Mon-Fri. Tuition reimbursement for the assistant and family (100% after 3 years).

About the Job:

Manage the Presidents inbox triaging messages, drafting responses, and ensuring timely follow-up and prioritization of key communications

Prepare and edit correspondence, reports, and presentations

Maintain well-organized filing systems for professional records and correspondence

Handle confidential and sensitive information with discretion

Screen and route incoming calls and correspondences professionalism, diplomacy, and discretion

Proactively manage the Presidents calendar, including scheduling of internal and external meetings, campus events

Schedule and prepare for meetings by organizing agendas, taking minutes, and following up on action items

Planning and executing internal and external meetings and events

Schedule internal and external meetings

Coordinate complex travel arrangements including flights, cars, hotels, and other reservations and manage private aviation to identify and mitigate potential travel disruptions whenever possible

Maintain confidential records, track receipts and expenses, and manage reimbursement and reconciliation processes

Prepare, edit, and proofread high-level written communications, reports, presentations, talking points, and briefings for the President

Maintain and oversee a university-wide compliance and reporting calendar, tracking deadlines for internal and external reports, accreditations, and obligations

Coordinate across senior leadership and departments to ensure deadlines are met and information is routed to the President for timely action

Follow up proactively on outstanding items and ensure the President is kept informed and engaged as needed

Serve as a primary liaison between the Presidents Office and university constituents, including trustees, senior administrators, faculty, staff, students, alumni, donors, and external partners

Support the planning and execution of high-level meetings and events, including Board of Trustees meetings, executive retreats, donor engagements, and ceremonial functions

Ensure that key follow-ups and outcomes from presidential meetings are communicated and executed effectively

Work closely with the Chief of Staff to align priorities, prepare materials, and provide general administrative support

Support cross-functional projects and presidential initiatives by managing logistics, tracking deliverables, and coordinating with multiple departments

Anticipate needs and provide solutions to logistical, scheduling, or administrative challenges

About You:

Minimum of

5 years of experience in a related support position

BA/BS from a college or university

Comfortable interacting with donors and government officials

Experience in higher education, nonprofit, or complex institutional settings a plus

Technologically proficient with Microsoft Office Suite, Google Workspace, and Zoom/Teams

Outstanding verbal and written communication skills; strong writing, editing, and proofreading capabilities are essential

Polished, professional demeanor

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