"Executive Administrative Assistant"

Job Description Summary

At Guilford Technical Community College (GTCC), we are dedicated to transforming lives through education and creating a lasting impact on our community. We invite passionate and innovative individuals to join our mission-driven team, where you can enjoy a fulfilling work-life balance and competitive benefits, including a robust pension plan. Our beautiful, well-maintained campuses provide an inspiring environment for both teaching and learning, within an atmosphere of collaboration and excellence. At GTCC, you'll be part of a supportive, dynamic, and inclusive culture committed to delivering exceptional results, making it a truly amazing place to work and thrive.

The Executive Administrative Assistant reports to the Vice President, Business and Finance/CFO and Vice President, College Advancement. The executive administrative assistant provides administrative support of a complex and confidential nature to the Vice President, Business and Finance/CFO and Vice President, College Advancement. This person works under limited supervision and must exercise initiative and independent judgment in setting priorities and carrying out all assignments. This individual must be able to work effectively with individuals at all levels within the college and also serve as liaison with a wide variety of groups outside the college: students, parents, business and community leaders, board members, elected officials, college presidents and system leadership. These contacts require tact, discretion, diplomacy, and maturity. Excellent public relations skills are a must and projection of a positive image for GTCC is required at all times. A sense of cooperation and teamwork needs to be demonstrated to support the effectiveness of the operations of the President's Office.

Education Required

Associates Degree in Business Administration, Office Management or related field

Education Preferred

Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Office Management or related field

Experience Required

Five years of recent progressively responsible experience providing administrative support to a manager or executive, including evidence of experience in the following areas:

• Thorough knowledge of office practices, procedures and equipment to include, basic accounting practices to track budget and expenditures
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office products and have experience using word processing, developing spreadsheets, developing presentations, and using database software applications

Experience Preferred

More than 5 years of recent progressively responsible experience providing administrative support to a manager or an executive

• Experience with an enterprise student information system (e.g., Colleague)
• Experience with Element 451 and Boomerang