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Charleston Southern University · 2 months ago

Executive Assistant to the Vice President for Student Life

North Charleston, SC

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

5+ years exp

Charleston Southern University is a comprehensive institution offering a liberal arts curriculum and is seeking an Executive Assistant to the Vice President for Student Life. The role involves providing essential administrative support, managing financial records, and coordinating divisional activities while upholding the university's Christian mission.

Higher Education

Responsibilities

Provide administrative support to the Vice President of Student Life, including scheduling, correspondence, and document preparation

Assist with financial record-keeping, invoice processing, and budget tracking

Coordinate meetings and prepare agendas

Handle confidential information with discretion and professionalism

Maintain accurate records, files, and databases related to student life operations

Serve as a point of contact for internal and external inquiries related to the Division of Student Life

Assist with special projects and reports as assigned by the Vice President of Student Life

Ensure office procedures align with university policies and uphold Christian values in all professional interactions

Qualification

Microsoft Office SuiteAdministrative experienceFinancial record-keepingOrganizational skillsDiscretionCustomer service skillsMultitaskCommitment to Christian valuesCommunicationInterpersonal skillsIntegrity

Required

Associate or bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Communications, Ministry, Strategic Leadership, or related field preferred

Minimum of 5 years of administrative experience, preferably in a business or financial setting

Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

High level of accuracy, attention to detail, and organizational skills

Able to maintain a high level of integrity and discretion in handling confidential information

Ability to handle multiple tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment

Commitment to the Christian mission and values of CSU

Preferred

A bachelor's degree is preferred, but consideration will be given to equivalent experience

Superior customer service skills and the ability to work effectively with students, parents, and vendors as well as University employees across multiple divisions

The ability to responsibly manage sensitive and confidential information involving interactions with parents, students and professionals outside the University is critical

The selected candidate will be a fast learner and approach learning opportunities with enthusiasm