Senior Executive Administrator to the President
Company | Brandeis University |
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Location | Waltham, MA, USA |
Salary | $Not Provided – $Not Provided |
Type | Full-Time |
Degrees | Bachelor’s |
Experience Level | Senior |
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree (Business, Communications, or related field preferred)
- 5-8 years of experience in high-level executive support, preferably in a university, nonprofit, or mission-driven organization
- Mastery of Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills (multilingual skills are a plus!)
- Strong project management, time management, and organizational skills
- A proactive, forward-thinking mindset with the ability to problem-solve and prioritize effectively
- Unwavering commitment to confidentiality, discretion, and professionalism
Responsibilities
- Serve as the gatekeeper and gateway for the President, managing access to their time while balancing institutional priorities.
- Oversee the President’s complex and dynamic calendar, ensuring strategic scheduling and seamless coordination.
- Greet visitors, answer calls, and manage the daily administrative flow of the President’s Office.
- Plan and execute detailed travel itineraries, including logistical arrangements, briefings, and necessary documentation.
- Work closely with Institutional Advancement, Communications, and other stakeholders to ensure well-organized, impactful engagements.
- Support high-profile university events, donor engagements, and Commencement preparations.
- Develop and maintain the President’s contact network, ensuring key relationships are nurtured and prioritized.
- Assist in managing the President’s email inbox, correspondence, and outreach efforts.
- Collaborate with the Assistant Secretary to the Board of Trustees on governance-related matters.
- Maintain the President’s filing systems (electronic and paper-based) for seamless information access.
- Process expense reports, budget documentation, and compliance reporting.
- Ensure a discreet and confidential handling of all sensitive matters.
Preferred Qualifications
- Multilingual skills are a plus!