EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT

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Department:

Job Summary:

Provides administrative and programmatic support to an executive, including calendar management, correspondence management, and presentation or report preparation. Disseminates executives views on policies or issues to internal stakeholders. Exercises judgment and discretion in performance of work in consultation with the Executive.

Job Description:

• Schedules logistics and secures resources for meetings, conferences, and travel.
• Serves as a first point of contact for individuals and groups, serving as the executives designee when appropriate.
• Develops and prepares various communication and presentation materials for the executive.
• Sends, receives, copies, and distributes communications to the appropriate entities, using judgment and discretion.

Substitution Statement: An equivalent combination of related experience and education may be considered for this role. Substitutions of the required experience or education will be assessed on a 1:1 substitution basis.

Job Responsibilities:

Education Qualifications:

Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

Relevant experience | No Experience Required | Not Required

Compensation:

$24.81 - $37.21

Interview Requirement:

Interview Requirements: Any candidate who is called for an interview must notify the Department of Equal Opportunity/Regulatory Compliance in writing of any reasonable accommodation needed prior to the date of the interview.

EEO Statement:

The University of Mississippi provides equal opportunity in any employment practice, education program, or education activity to all qualified persons. The University complies with all applicable laws regarding equal opportunity and does not unlawfully discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based upon race, color, gender, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, national origin, ethnicity, citizenship, age, disability, military status, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally protected status.

Background Check Statement:

The University of Mississippi is committed to providing a safe campus community. UM conducts background investigations for applicants being considered for employment. Background investigations include a criminal history record check, and when appropriate, a financial (credit) report or driving history check.