Exec. Asst. to the President

About Us

Welcome to Atlanta Metropolitan State College (AMSC)!

At Atlanta Metropolitan State College, we are committed to creating a vibrant, growth-oriented community where innovation thrives, collaboration is celebrated, and contributions are valued. As a proud member of the University System of Georgia (USG) and fully accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC), AMSC is a dynamic institution dedicated to transforming lives.

AMSC embraces core values, Excellence, Integrity, Leadership, Belonging, and Public Service, that guide our culture and work. We strive to create an atmosphere where individuals feel respected, supported, and inspired to reach their full potential. Here, gratitude and recognition are not just practices but embedded in everything we do.

Located on a picturesque campus in Southwest Atlanta, AMSC offers the perfect blend of accessibility and opportunity. Just ten minutes from downtown Atlanta and fifteen minutes from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, our campus is an ideal destination for those ready to make a meaningful impact.

Job Summary

The Senior Executive Assistant to the President serves as a trusted strategic partner and principal administrative liaison to the President, providing executive-level support in the management of presidential priorities, institutional initiatives, governance activities, and executive communications. This position directs and coordinates the daily operations of the Office of the President, ensuring effective workflow, confidentiality, and responsiveness. The Senior Executive Assistant serves as a key point of contact between the President and internal and external stakeholders, including members of the Executive Cabinet, faculty, staff, students, community partners, elected officials, and the University System of Georgia.

Responsibilities

• Manages the President's incoming and outgoing correspondence. Oversees administrative processes and operational activities within the President's Office, ensuring alignment with institutional standards and expectations;
• Manages the daily operations of the Office of the President;
• Drafts correspondence and emails. Prepares, reviews, and coordinates executive correspondence, reports, presentations, speeches, briefing materials, and official communications. Conducts research, gathers information, and develops executive summaries to support presidential decision-making;
• Directs phone calls to the appropriate personnel. Serves as the liaison between the President and internal and external constituents, maintaining positive and professional relationships;
• Coordinates and manages special events. Coordinates and monitors presidential initiatives, special projects, and strategic assignments to ensure timely completion and follow-through; Coordinates presidential events, campus visits, commencements, donor engagements, and special institutional functions;
• Handles a variety of sensitive and confidential assignments;
• Manages the calendar and makes travel arrangements of the President. Manages the President's complex calendar, scheduling priorities, travel logistics, and executive commitments,
• Prepares travel vouchers;
• Attends Administrative Cabinet meetings, takes minutes and investigates issues at meetings;
• Exercises judgment in resolving operational and administrative matters on behalf of the President; and
• Performs other related duties as required. Performs other duties as assigned in support of presidential and institutional objectives.

Required Qualifications

Education and Experience:

Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution required; Five (5) years of progressively responsible executive administrative, operations, project management, or higher education leadership support experience required, including direct support to senior executives.

Preferred Qualifications

Preferred Education:

Master's degree preferred