Executive Assistant to the Provost

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Employee Benefits available to NC A & T permanent employees include the following and more;

• Accrued Vacation and Sick Leave for Eligible Employees
• Community Service Leave
• Aetna – State Health Benefits of North Carolina
• NCFlex - Vision, Dental, Flexible Spending Account, Life Insurance and more
• 12 Paid Holidays
• Teachers and State Employees Retirement System (TSERS)
• Optional Supplemental Plans - 401k, 403b, 457b and 457
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Campus Recreation Center Discount
• University Bookstore Discount
• and more

Classification Information

Position/Classification Title

Position/Classification Title Executive Assistant

Classification Type

Classification Type SHRA

Position required to work during periods of adverse weather or other emergencies:

Position required to work during periods of adverse weather or other emergencies: N - Not Mandatory

High School diploma or equivalency and three years of progressively responsible administrative/office management experience; or graduation with an associate’s degree in Secretarial Science, Business Administration, or a related discipline and one year of progressively responsible administrative/office management experience; or bachelor’s degree, preferably in Business Administration or a related discipline; or equivalent combination of training and experience..All degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.

Preferred Years Experience, Skills, Training, Education

Bachelor’s degree and five years of progressive university administrative experience.

Required License or Certification

n/a

Position Overview

Primary Purpose of Position

The Executive Assistant to the Provost provides high-level administrative leadership supporting the operations of the Office of the Provost and the Division of Academic Affairs. This position functions as a trusted and key liaison to the Deans and oversees the strategic planning and execution of special events and engagements for the Provost. Responsibilities include serving as secretary to the Dean’s Only and Deans Council by overseeing meeting preparation, coordination, facilitation, and the accurate documentation of all proceedings.

The Executive Assistant, in collaboration with the Special Assistant, assists in the planning and execution of Academic Affairs retreats and leadership engagements. The role prepares high quality professional correspondence, reports, and other documents as designated by the Provost and functions as the principal liaison between the Provost and the academic Deans.

Additional responsibilities include serving as the primary contact for the planning, organization, and execution of Provost level special events; initiating and processing requisitions for vendor payments, memberships, subscriptions, and event related expenditures; and acting as the Provost’s proxy for the review and…