Executive Assistant

Executive Assistant

Job no: 530628

Work type: Officer of Administration

Location: Eugene, OR

Categories: Administrative/Professional, Administrative/Office Support, Business Administration/Management, Operations/Infrastructure, Planning/Project Management

Department: College of Arts & Sciences Dean's Office
Appointment Type and Duration: Regular, Ongoing
Salary: Starts at $55,000 per year, commensurate with experience
Compensation Band: OS-OA06-Fiscal Year 2022-2023
FTE: 1.0

Positions available: 2

Application Review Begins

November 17, 2022; position open until filled.

Special Instructions to Applicants

Along with your online application, please upload a resume and cover letter highlighting how your skills and experience meet the minimum and, if applicable, preferred qualifications.

The CAS Dean's Office is strongly interested in finding the best candidate for this role, and we'll be looking broadly at transferrable skills and experience when considering candidates in this search. Please use your resume and cover letter to show us how your background will make you successful in this role.

Department Summary

The College of Arts and Sciences (CAS) is the hub of learning, research, and academic excellence at the University of Oregon. With nearly 50 departments and programs representing the natural sciences, social sciences, and humanities, the high quality of our programs is the main reason why the University of Oregon is one of only 66 top universities in the prestigious Association of American Universities. Our faculty and advisors work directly with students to help them think analytically, question critically, and communicate clearly about how to find solutions to real-world issues in the world we live in. Our staff and managers play critical and dynamic roles in supporting and advancing the academic mission of the University and of CAS.


Position Summary

The Executive Assistant (EA) supports the work of one or more executives in the CAS leadership structure. The EA is responsible for a broad set of assignments related to the duties of the leadership they support, and will be required to manage complex issues that accompany advancing the CAS's strategic plans, and the college and university mission. The EA uses independent judgment and decision-making skills to support the work of CAS leadership. The EA provides executive-level administrative support by maintaining calendars; notetaking and meeting preparation on behalf of executives; assisting with communication and information flow (including sensitive and confidential material) including responding to and sending communications on behalf of the executives and, coordinating committee work, projects, programs, and events critical to the mission and work of CAS. The EA is a vital member of the Dean's Office administrative team and must exhibit professionalism, collegiality in a team environment, and the ability to create a welcoming and professional atmosphere.

This person must have a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, with the ability and commitment to work with individuals from varied backgrounds and with diverse perspectives. This position regularly interacts with CAS faculty, staff, and key university partners including academic leadership in the offices of the President, Provost, Vice President for Research and Innovation (VPRI), Division of Undergraduate Education and Student Success (UESS), Enrollment Management, Campus Planning & Facilities Management (CPFM), and other schools and college. The EA must exhibit a high level of sensitivity, confidentiality, and cultural awareness, have the ability to work both independently and as part of a team, demonstrate sound judgment, and exercise creative problem-solving. The EA must have or be able to acquire comprehensive knowledge of the University of Oregon, its practices, policies, programs, and personnel.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor's degree, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
  
• One year of experience working with confidential correspondence and information.
  
• One year of experience managing schedules and timelines.
  
  Professional Competencies
  
  
• Excellent, effective communication skills.
  
• Demonstrated organizational, project management, and time management skills, including attention to detail.
  
• Ability to take initiative, consult resources, and problem-solve in a self-directed manner.
  
• Ability to collect, interpret and synthesize information from multiple sources.
  
• Proficiency with Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook (or similar scheduling/calendar program), and familiarity with Microsoft Office applications.
  
• Ability to manage stressful or difficult situations in a calm, constructive, and professional manner, particularly as it relates to handling sensitive and/or confidential information.
  
• Commitment to promoting and enhancing diversity and inclusion, including the ability to communicate and work effectively with individuals from diverse backgrounds and cultures.
  
  Preferred Qualifications
  
  
• Professional work experience in higher education.
  
• Experience with data entry and/or data management.
  
• Experience with complex administrative policies, rules and procedures.
  
  FLSA Exempt: Yes
  
  All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of a background inquiry.
  
  University of Oregon students and employees are required to be vaccinated against COVID-19. For additional information see: https://hr.uoregon.edu/uo-covid-19-vaccination-requirement-employee-process.
  
  The University of Oregon is proud to offer a robust benefits package to eligible employees, including health insurance, retirement plans and paid time off. For more information about benefits, visit http://hr.uoregon.edu/careers/about-benefits.
  
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  To apply, visit https://careers.uoregon.edu/en-us/job/530628/executive-assistant
  
  
  
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