Executive Assistant

Baker College - Royal Oak, MI

Full-time - Mid Level

Royal Oak, MI

Educational Services

About the position

Are you a highly organized and dynamic individual looking to make a significant impact in a fast-paced environment? Join our team as a top-notch Executive Assistant, where you'll play a pivotal role in delivering exceptional administrative support to our esteemed President and Cabinet members at our cutting-edge Royal Oak Campus! As the Executive Assistant, you will be the crucial bridge connecting our leadership team with both internal and external stakeholders, ensuring seamless communication and coordination across all fronts. Your role will encompass a wide range of responsibilities, including managing schedules, coordinating travel arrangements, and overseeing various projects with precision and finesse. Acting as the primary point of contact, you will interface with stakeholders, screening correspondence and calls, and keeping the leadership team informed of pertinent matters. Your attention to detail will shine through in tasks such as preparing correspondence, compiling reports, and managing all aspects of meetings led by the President and Cabinet members. Your discretion in handling confidential information and administrative records will be paramount, as will your ability to facilitate event preparation and provide authoritative information on college policies and decisions. Overall, you will play a pivotal role in supporting the President and Cabinet members in effectively navigating their roles and responsibilities. At Baker College, we're on a mission to transform education with a Student-First philosophy. Our President's vision is ambitious and dedicated to creating an environment where students, faculty, and staff flourish. We are proud to announce that Baker College has been recognized as one of the 2024 winners of the Best and Brightest Companies to Work For® in both West Michigan and Metro Detroit! This prestigious award highlights our commitment to creating an innovative, thoughtful, and inclusive workplace. Join us in fostering a culture of inclusion and engagement, where every individual is valued and appreciated. The successful candidate will believe in and support the Student-First philosophy while contributing to the overall success of Baker College, and acting as a positive role model and brand ambassador on and off campus. Establishing robust external relationships to bolster Baker College's vision and mission will also be a key responsibility. Join us in shaping the future of education and leadership.

Responsibilities

• Deliver exceptional administrative support to the President and Cabinet members.
• Manage schedules and coordinate travel arrangements.
• Oversee various projects with precision and finesse.
• Act as the primary point of contact for stakeholders, screening correspondence and calls.
• Keep the leadership team informed of pertinent matters.
• Prepare correspondence and compile reports.
• Manage all aspects of meetings led by the President and Cabinet members.
• Handle confidential information and administrative records with discretion.
• Facilitate event preparation and provide authoritative information on college policies and decisions.
• Establish robust external relationships to bolster Baker College's vision and mission.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Education, Business, Human Services, or a related field.
• 5 to 10 years of experience in office or administrative support positions, preferably in supporting C-Level Executives.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multifaceted responsibilities and complex projects.

Benefits

• Recognition as one of the Best and Brightest Companies to Work For in West Michigan and Metro Detroit.
• Supportive learning environment with a Student-First philosophy.