Executive Assistant - College of Public Health

Executive Assistant – College of Public Health

Department:
Public Health | College Administration

The Executive Assistant provides executive-level administrative and operational support to the Associate Dean for Research (30%), Associate Dean for Academic and Student Affairs (20%), Associate Dean for Undergraduate Studies (20%) and Chair of the Division of Epidemiology (20%) within the College of Public Health. The remaining effort (10%) supports college-wide initiatives, events, and special projects.

• Coordinate and manage calendars, meetings, and priorities for assigned college leaders.
• Prepare agendas, briefing materials, presentations, and meeting documentation.
• Coordinate domestic and international travel arrangements and related reimbursements.
• Draft, edit, and distribute correspondence, reports, and communications on behalf of assigned leaders.
• Serve as a liaison between leadership, faculty, staff, students, university offices, and external stakeholders.
• Provide administrative support for meetings, committees, work groups, and other leadership activities, including scheduling, logistics coordination, preparation of materials, and documentation.
• Manage sensitive and confidential information with discretion and sound judgment.
• Support special projects and college initiatives by coordinating timelines, communications, and administrative processes.
• Coordinate logistics for college events, leadership meetings, retreats, and recognition activities, including vendor and facility arrangements.
• Monitor and facilitate the timely completion of administrative actions and follow-up items on behalf of assigned leaders.
• Serve as backup to the Executive Assistant to the Dean, providing continuity of operations and administrative support for the Dean’s office as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Monday – Friday, First Shift. The position is hybrid (remote and in‑office).

Work is performed primarily in an office setting and involves extended periods of sitting, using a computer and a keyboard. The role may require occasional standing, walking, and moving between work locations to attend meetings. Ability to lift up to 25 pounds may be required. These physical requirements are representative of those needed to perform essential functions.

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.

• Advanced degree in relevant field may be desirable.
• 4‑8 years of relevant experience preferred.
• 2 years of relevant experience including providing executive administrative support in higher education and experience with complex schedules and creating technology solutions to increase efficiency.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with demonstrated discretion and confidentiality.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, Excel, One Drive, PowerPoint) and project management.
• Experience managing office procedures, best practices, and high‑priority projects.
• Exceptional organizational, problem‑solving, and prioritization skills.
• Ability to juggle multiple projects while maintaining a solution‑oriented mindset.

$24.52–$32.21 per hour.

• 50% – Coordinate and manage calendars, meetings, and priorities for assigned college leaders; prepare agendas, briefing materials, presentations, and meeting documentation; provide administrative support for meetings, committees, work groups, and other leadership activities, including scheduling, logistics coordination, preparation of materials, and documentation; coordinate logistics for college events, leadership meetings, retreats, and recognition activities, including vendor and facility arrangements; monitor and facilitate the timely completion of administrative actions and follow‑up items on behalf of assigned leaders.
• 25% – Draft, edit, and distribute correspondence, reports, and communications on behalf of assigned leaders; serve as a liaison between leadership, faculty, staff, students, university offices, and external stakeholders; support special projects and college initiatives by coordinating timelines, communications, and administrative processes.
• 15% – Coordinate domestic and international travel arrangements and related reimbursements; manage sensitive and confidential information with discretion and sound judgment.
• 10% – Serve as backup to the Executive Assistant to the Dean, providing continuity of operations and administrative support for the Dean’s office as needed; other duties as assigned.

Cunz Hall (0293)

Regular

40 hours per week

First Shift

Final candidates are subject to successful completion of a background check. A drug screen or physical may be required during the post‑offer process.

The university is an equal‑opportunity employer, including veterans and persons with disabilities.