Assistant to the President

Assistant to the President

Posting Number: PA700508P

Classification Title: Assistant to the President

Classification Code: 0130

Working Title: Assistant to the President

Position Type: Staff

Contract Length (Full-Time Faculty Only): Not Applicable

Hiring Range: $49,980 TO $62,475

Full-Time/Part-Time: Full-Time

Position Status: Regular

Department: Administration

Posting Date: 04/30/2024

Minimum Qualifications/Requirements:

• Any combination of training and experience equivalent to a bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution in Business Administration, Public Administration, Education or a related field and a minimum of five years of work experience supporting a senior executive in an organization. Proficiency with Microsoft Office, email, and calendaring. Exceptional organizational skills and impeccable attention to detail. High degree of professionalism in dealing with diverse groups of people, including Board members, senior executives, staff, faculty, community leaders, donors, and other external partners. Ability to complete a high volume of tasks and projects with little or no guidance. Ability to maintain a high level of integrity and discretion in handling confidential information.

Preferred Qualifications:

Summary of Duties:The position is open until filled; however, the review of applications will begin on May 20, 2024. Anticipated start date = August 5, 2024.

The Assistant to the President is responsible for providing comprehensive support to the President, serving as a liaison to the board of trustees, and Cabinet and manages the executive office operations. Reporting directly to the president, the Assistant to the President provides executive support in a one-on-one working relationship. The Assistant to the President serves as the primary point of contact for internal and external constituencies on all matters pertaining to the Office of the President.

This position coordinates the daily operations of the college president's office and performs a variety of administrative duties for and provides administrative support to the college president and the board of trustees. The position requires the ability to anticipate needs, think critically, and offer solutions to problems with a high level of professionalism and confidentiality. The Assistant to the President must have the ability to work independently on tasks and projects, from conception to completion, and thrive in a multi-faceted role which requires the ability to handle a wide variety of activities and confidential matters with discretion.

Location: Newark

Work Hours: 40

Closing Date:

Open Until Filled: Yes