Executive Secretary - Arts & Sciences

$30,000 - $50,000/Yr

Oakland University - Rochester, MI

Full-time

Rochester, MI

Educational Services

About the position

The Executive Secretary for the Arts & Sciences at Oakland University is responsible for providing complex secretarial support to high-level officials, including the provost, vice-president, and academic deans. This role involves managing administrative tasks, coordinating workflow, and ensuring effective communication within the university's academic environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide complex secretarial duties to high-level administrators.
• Compose correspondence and manage communication.
• Coordinate workflow by prioritizing, instructing, and assigning work.
• Select, assemble, and organize data and edit reports.
• Interact effectively with the public, students, faculty, and staff.

Requirements

• High school graduation or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Five years of progressively responsible secretarial experience.
• Familiarity with university policies, rules, and regulations.
• Strong keyboarding skills necessary for the position.
• Ability to compose correspondence effectively.
• Ability to coordinate workflow and manage tasks efficiently.
• Proficient in selecting, assembling, and organizing data.
• Knowledge of proper grammar, spelling, and punctuation.
• Ability to deal effectively with people under stress.
• Intermediate skills in word processing and spreadsheet applications.