Executive Assistant to the President

Full-time - Entry Level

Gunnison, CO

1,001-5,000 employees

Educational Services

About the position

Western Colorado University invites applications for the full-time position of Executive Assistant to the President. The position reports to the President and works closely with the Senior Leadership team.

Responsibilities

• Manage the daily operations of the President's Office.
• Support Board of Trustees meetings.
• Plan and execute campus events.
• Conduct research and analysis on assigned topics.
• Oversee special projects.
• Independently develop solutions to issues and challenges.
• Interact with the public and students, communicating the President's perspective.
• Provide administrative support, including scheduling appointments and arranging travel plans.
• Maintain filing system and screen incoming calls.
• Draft correspondence for the President.
• Exercise signature authority on budget accounts as assigned by the President.
• Coordinate the compilation of Board meeting materials.
• Manage and update the Board of Trustees web page.
• Analyze, research, and prepare responses to requests for action relating to University policies.
• Screen issues to be brought before the President and brief the President prior to meetings.
• Organize and prepare major projects as assigned by the President.
• Manage and supervise sensitive and/or legal/confidential materials.
• Coordinate Senior Cabinet/Extended Cabinet meetings.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree.
• One-year prior work experience as an administrative assistant, office assistant, receptionist, or similar role.
• Expertise with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, and Teams.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proven ability to work discreetly and manage sensitive information confidentially.

Nice-to-haves

• Bachelor's Degree plus five years' administration experience.
• Knowledge of Zoom and Workday.
• Administrative assistant experience.
• Previous experience supporting a Board of Trustees.
• Experience supporting executives in a higher education setting.

Benefits

• Shared premiums for a comprehensive health insurance plan.
• Dental insurance.
• Retirement plan.
• Life insurance.
• Free tuition for dependents enrolled full-time in undergraduate programs after one year of employment.