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Executive Assistant to the President
Inside Higher Ed
Location Elon University Campus, Elon, NC
Position Summary The Executive Assistant to the President provides critical administrative and operational support that enables the president to focus on strategic leadership and institutional priorities. The role serves as the primary gatekeeper and coordinator for the president's schedule, communications, and daily operations, ensuring seamless execution of presidential duties and maintaining effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
Responsibilities
Calendar and Schedule Management – Independently manages the president’s daily and long‑range workload and schedule, making decisions about appointments and engagements while prioritizing the president’s time and availability.
Meeting and Event Coordination – Prepares and collects meeting materials, coordinates room requests and reservations, and works with other departments to schedule individual meetings as well as university board and council meetings.
Communication and Correspondence Management – Maintains the president’s contact lists, handles correspondence, prioritizes telephone calls and daily mail, and communicates diplomatically with internal and external constituents.
Travel and Logistics Support – Arranges travel plans, parking reservations, office supplies procurement, and other logistical details necessary for the president’s success and efficient operations.
Information Management and Briefings – Compiles daily and weekly briefing materials and confirms and verifies appointments with internal and external constituents to ensure accurate information flow.
Stakeholder Relations and Office Support – Assists students, parents, alumni, friends of the university and other stakeholders by providing solutions or appropriate referrals, while supporting university senior staff and the overall operation of the president’s office as needed.
Inclusive Community Building – Demonstrates commitment to inclusive excellence and fosters active, engaged campus community through participation in relevant activities and professional development.
Qualifications
Minimum: Bachelor’s degree and at least 10 years of related experience or training.
Preferred: Prior corporate, government, or higher education experience supporting senior executives or elected officials.
Benefits Elon University offers a generous and comprehensive benefits package, including 28 annual days off, tuition remission for undergraduate and graduate courses, retirement plan with 8% university contribution, health, dental and vision insurance with onsite clinic, free use of campus fitness facilities, and various other campus and community activities.
To Apply Visit
https://jobs.elon.edu/jobs/97a5f2f2-9539-4eae-b487-55725d763c62 .
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Location Elon University Campus, Elon, NC
Position Summary The Executive Assistant to the President provides critical administrative and operational support that enables the president to focus on strategic leadership and institutional priorities. The role serves as the primary gatekeeper and coordinator for the president's schedule, communications, and daily operations, ensuring seamless execution of presidential duties and maintaining effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
Responsibilities
Calendar and Schedule Management – Independently manages the president’s daily and long‑range workload and schedule, making decisions about appointments and engagements while prioritizing the president’s time and availability.
Meeting and Event Coordination – Prepares and collects meeting materials, coordinates room requests and reservations, and works with other departments to schedule individual meetings as well as university board and council meetings.
Communication and Correspondence Management – Maintains the president’s contact lists, handles correspondence, prioritizes telephone calls and daily mail, and communicates diplomatically with internal and external constituents.
Travel and Logistics Support – Arranges travel plans, parking reservations, office supplies procurement, and other logistical details necessary for the president’s success and efficient operations.
Information Management and Briefings – Compiles daily and weekly briefing materials and confirms and verifies appointments with internal and external constituents to ensure accurate information flow.
Stakeholder Relations and Office Support – Assists students, parents, alumni, friends of the university and other stakeholders by providing solutions or appropriate referrals, while supporting university senior staff and the overall operation of the president’s office as needed.
Inclusive Community Building – Demonstrates commitment to inclusive excellence and fosters active, engaged campus community through participation in relevant activities and professional development.
Qualifications
Minimum: Bachelor’s degree and at least 10 years of related experience or training.
Preferred: Prior corporate, government, or higher education experience supporting senior executives or elected officials.
Benefits Elon University offers a generous and comprehensive benefits package, including 28 annual days off, tuition remission for undergraduate and graduate courses, retirement plan with 8% university contribution, health, dental and vision insurance with onsite clinic, free use of campus fitness facilities, and various other campus and community activities.
To Apply Visit
https://jobs.elon.edu/jobs/97a5f2f2-9539-4eae-b487-55725d763c62 .
©2025 Jobelephant.com Inc. All rights reserved.
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