Executive Assistant, Full Time

The Office of the Vice Provost for Research & Scholarship (OVPRS) has a great job opportunity for a seasoned Executive Assistant to work at the University of Miami.

The Executive Assistant leads the broad scope of executive support-related activities and/or special projects for top-level leadership (Assistant VP and above or equivalent) and their functional area(s) to facilitate the efficient operations of the office and function. Responsible for schedule management, office management, travel arrangements, communications, information preparation, data management and analysis. This role represents the executive and their interests to others.

The Executive Assistant has delegated authority regarding matters of significance. In addition, performs work without specific instruction or prescribed procedures.

• Reports to and supports top-level leadership (Assistant VP and above) and their department(s) with high-level executive support. Acts as executive liaison and advises others of the executive's activities and views on policies or issues, using judgment and discretion.
• Manages executive's calendar and approves/declines meeting requests on behalf of the executive to ensure schedule is aligned to meet upcoming deadlines and/or priorities.
• Prioritizes meetings for executive to include the rescheduling and/or cancellation of other high-level meetings.
• Manages executive’s travel arrangements and budget. Independently creates memos, reports, presentations, project timelines and documents for distribution to members of various departments or meeting on behalf of the executive.
• Ensures executive is prepared for meetings and/or presentations and is kept abreast of important information prior to any meetings/conference calls.
• Uses independent judgement to respond on behalf of the executive, ensuring the confidential handling of information, correspondence and communications, including incoming, outgoing, and electronic communications on behalf of executive.
• Prioritizes and manages multiple projects and/or special assignments championed by the executive.
• Leads the planning of annual or ad-hoc special events. Trains and supervises lower-level clerical staff as needed.
• Adheres to University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguards University assets.
• Promotes quality improvement and best practice solutions.
• Communicates with the research community, all OVPRS groups and external customers as applicable and provides consistent excellent customer service.

This list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities as necessary.

Associate’s degree in relevant field. Bachelor’s degree preferred.

Minimum 5 years of relevant experience providing executive level assistance. Any appropriate combination of relevant education, experience, and/or certifications may be considered.

• Ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written form. Excellent writing and editing skills a must.
• General knowledge of office procedures and operations.
• Ability to accurately prepare and maintain records, files, reports and correspondence.
• Ability to process and handle confidential information with discretion.
• Skilled in completing assignments accurately and with attention to detail.
• Proficiency in computer software (i.e., Microsoft Office).
• Must possess excellent organizational skills and be flexible.
• Ability to multitask and manage several projects simultaneously.
• Must be able and willing to provide excellent customer service at all times.
• Must be able to communicate effectively and customer-service oriented verbally and in writing.
• Ability and willingness to continuous quality improvement and learning.
• Ability to maintain effective interpersonal relationships.
• Knowledgeable about Project Management Concepts.

• Completes special projects for the Office of the Vice Provost for Research and Scholarship.
• Manages documentation regarding substance of discussions and coordinates staff response to action items, selecting…