President's Office Fellow

Working Title

President's Office Fellow

FA439

Exempt

Full Time

No

A sensitive position requires a fingerprint-based criminal history check. This is NOT a sensitive position.

Yes

This position is designated as a Campus Security Authority. A Campus Security Authority (or CSA) is defined as an “official of the institution with significant responsibility for student and campus activities.” A CSA is required to immediately report any crime that is reported to them to the University Police who will then review, evaluate, and investigate the reported crime. Annual training is required by the Department of Education for all personnel who have been designated as a Campus Security Authority.

Yes

This position is a “designated position” meaning this position could potentially be required to work (depending on the event) during an emergency closing.

No

This position does NOT require a Statement of Personal Economic Interest.

No

A restricted position would be subject to availability of funding. This is NOT a restricted position.

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,…