Executive Assistant - E99875
Location:
Cheney
FLSA Status:
Exempt
Work Schedule:
Mon - Fri 8-5pm
Term of Appointment:
12 Months
Job Summary:
The Executive Assistant to the Vice President for Business and Strategy and the Chief Financial Officer provides professional administrative and confidential support to the Vice President and to the Chief Financial Officer and works independently and collaboratively to execute a broad portfolio of administrative functions.
The salary for this position is $78,884 - $97,000. Where the hired candidate will begin within this range is dependent on education, experience, and skills.
Applications are open and accepted until recruitment is closed. Screening of applications will begin on October 26, 2026. A three-day notice will be provided prior to closure of recruitment.
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in any field. Additional years of senior level administrative experience may be substituted for the degree on a year-for-year basis.
- At least five years of relevant administrative experience, demonstrating readiness to succeed in the senior-level position.
- Strong technical skills demonstrated by three years' successful fulltime work experience using a variety of software programs such as: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, database systems, Outlook, publishing software, Zoom, Enterprise systems ie: Banner, and Tableau experience a plus.
- Experience maintaining manual and electronic records and files.
- Outstanding communication skills.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience gained in a higher education setting that matches at least one of the experience types listed under minimum qualifications.
- Exceptional writing skills.
- Experience in interpreting policies, procedures, and memorandums of agreement.
Special Instructions to Applicants:
- Attach a detailed cover letter in which you explain how you meet each of the required qualifications [and preferred qualifications, if applicable]. It is preferred that you provide the information in a bulleted list or as a table within your cover letter.
- Attach a chronological resume including work history and major duties, education, and any specialized training or skills related to the position. List at least 3 professional references including: names, titles, organization name, phone numbers, email addresses, and connection to you (these can be identical to the references listed on the application).
- Complete the online application form and respond to the online questions, if applicable.
- Mission Statement Response - EWU's mission is to provide an inclusive, equitable, and transformative learning experience, driving the pursuit of knowledge with affordable academic excellence. We are committed to serving first-generation, Pell-eligible students. How would you contribute to this mission?
Proposed Job Duties & Responsibilities
Executive Assistant to the Vice President and the Chief Financial Officer (40%)
- Schedule appointments and establish calendar priorities for the Vice President and the Chief Financial Officer with appropriate information for each appointment. Schedule and arrange meetings, make room reservations, assure that the Vice President and the Chief Financial Officer is briefed on matters for scheduled meetings. Develop, prepare and /or assemble materials for meetings. Record and prepare minutes of meetings, agendas and information packets. These meetings include divisional and university committees, committees of the Board of Trustees and others as determined.
Office Operations (20%)
- Oversee the management of the department's information and data. Maintain divisional and institutional documents and materials, including annual reports. Establish effective handling of highly confidential information and materials.
Special Projects and Special Events (20%)
- Manage and coordinate special projects and events as assigned. Independently think through complex projects.
Personnel Administration and Supervision (20%)
- Administer recruiting process for exempt/classified positions in consultation with HR. Supervise assigned staff: interview/recommend for hire, train, supervise, approve leave, approve time sheets, evaluate, coach/discipline as warranted.
To apply, visit https://apptrkr.com/9907785
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