Executive Assistant and Operations Manager

Department Summary

The Division of Undergraduate Education and Student Success (UESS) is committed to ensuring that every undergraduate student at the University of Oregon has the support needed to thrive academically and graduate on time. UESS focuses on student success by providing essential resources and services that promote persistence, enhance academic performance, and guide students along a clear path to timely graduation. Serving the entire undergraduate population, UESS collaborates closely with campus partners to create a supportive and engaging environment that empowers students to reach their full potential.

UESS departments and programs include:
Office of Academic Advising (OAA), Pathway Oregon, TRIO Student Support Services, Center for Multicultural Academic Excellence (CMAE), the Accessible Education Center (AEC), Center for Undergraduate Research and Engagement (CURE), Office of Distinguished Scholarships (ODS), McNair Scholars Program, Academic Residential and Research Initiatives (ARRI), First-Year Interest Groups (FIGs), Student Academy to Inspire Learning (SAIL), Tutoring and Academic Engagement Center (TAEC), and UESS Administration.

UESS leads, coordinates, and supports university-wide efforts to enhance pathways to timely graduation. Divisional efforts and initiatives are focused on improving four and six-year graduation, first-year retention, and closing equity gaps in retention and graduation.

As a key member of the UESS Administration, the Executive Assistant and Operations Manager (EA/OM) reports directly to the Assistant Vice Provost for Strategic Initiatives and Administration (AVPSIA). The EA/OM provides advanced executive support to the Vice Provost for Undergraduate Education and Student Success, leads core divisional administrative and operational functions, and contributes to the coordination and execution of divisional priority initiatives.

The EA/OM will be responsible for complex calendar management, preparing meeting materials, planning events and functions, coordinating administrative services across the division, management of day-to-day divisional operations, and supporting work groups and initiatives to advance our student success goals.

This position requires a high degree of independence, discretion, and judgment in managing sensitive and confidential matters, as well as strong interpersonal skills. The EA/OM must exhibit professionalism, collegiality in a team environment, and the ability to create a welcoming and professional atmosphere in the office. This person must be culturally competent, with the ability and commitment to work with individuals from diverse backgrounds.

This role is designated as fully on-site and does not offer remote or hybrid scheduling options.

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution or equivalent combination of skills and experience.
• Three years of experience providing administrative support that includes scheduling and calendar management.
• Experience assisting with or managing operations or projects.