President's Office Fellow

President's Office Fellow

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The President’s Fellow supports the Office of the President. The position will be responsible for executing and completing special projects and initiatives consistent with the priorities of the president and his senior staff. They will also serve as a representative of the Office of the President and will accompany the president to a myriad of events (e.g., admission events, alumni events, community engagements).

This position is generally a one-year appointment but may be renewed for two additional one-year appointments at the discretion of the president.

• Works directly with the Deputy Chief of Staff and Executive Administrative Assistant to ensure that day-to-day activities within the administration of the office are executed effectively and in a timely manner.
• Receives and screens visitors to the President’s Office, provides assistance and directs them to appropriate personnel and locations when necessary.
• Answers incoming telephone calls and screens and directs them accordingly.
• Interacts with students, parents, faculty, administrators, and local and state government officials.
• Manages and completes special projects and prepares reports consistent with and in response to the priorities of the President and senior staff.
• Meets with potential students and families and provides feedback on the CNU experience.
• Serve as a liaison from the President’s Office to other administrative offices on matters related to student issues and concerns and directs students, parents and community questions to the appropriate person and/or office.
• Supports the President at events and is responsible for appropriate follow-up with prospective students, parents, alumni, donors and friends.
• Assists the Deputy Chief of Staff and Executive Administrative Assistant with events that involve the President including logistics and maintaining RSVP lists.
• Assists with administrative support by answering incoming phone calls, prioritizing and relaying messages, and assisting with copies and materials.
• Provides administrative support to the Deputy Chief of Staff and other office staff in a professional and timely manner.
• Assists with composing and distributing of the President’s correspondence, and, when applicable, organize celebration events/gifts on behalf of the President and other senior leaders.
• Delivery of items (reports, proposals, letters, contracts, etc.) when needed.
• Attend events and speaking engagements with the President and, when necessary, travels with the President to off campus events and meetings. This will include working some nights and weekends.
• Assist in the preparation for Board of Visitors meetings.
• Ensure that all Presidential office matters are maintained at the highest level of confidence.
• Responsible for ensuring that the President’s Office spaces (conference room, servery, file room are kept tidy and ready for business/meetings).
• This position is designated as a “responsible employee” who has the authority to redress sexual violence, who has the duty to report incidents of sexual violence or other student misconduct, or who a student could reasonably believe has this authority or duty.
• Develops and maintains very positive and professional customer service and/or relations within the office/department and with all constituencies to include students, faculty, staff, guests, and employees. Demonstrates a positive and professional attitude and treats everyone with dignity and respect. Fully supports the “Student’s First” value at CNU and routinely goes the extra mile in providing service.
• Follow workplace safety regulations and adhere to applicable standards, processes, and programs established for your position.
• Report unsafe work conditions to your supervisor.
• Immediately report work-related incidents to your supervisor and participate in accident investigation requests.

Excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication skills. Demonstrated ability to work effectively with people in a professional,…