University of Connecticut · 1 month ago
Executive Assistant to the Provost and Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs
Storrs, CT
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$68K/yr - $73K/yr
3+ years expThe University of Connecticut is seeking an Executive Assistant to the Provost and Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs, who will be a central member of the Office of the Provost’s administrative support team. The role involves independently coordinating a wide range of complex and confidential administrative functions while providing support to senior leaders and serving as a primary point of contact for various stakeholders.
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Responsibilities
Manages and coordinates all aspects of the Provost’s schedule, including routine and complex commitments; prepares meeting materials and talking points; tracks action items; and ensures timely follow-up
Provides scheduling support for other leaders within the Provost’s Office as assigned
Develops, edits, and disseminates correspondence and documents on behalf of the Provost and Chief of Staff
Makes and coordinates travel arrangements, prepares travel authorizations, processes reimbursements, and completes associated documentation for the Provost and designated senior leaders
Reviews, routes, and prioritizes incoming correspondence; identifies issues requiring immediate attention; and ensures timely communication with campus partners
Maintains a strong working knowledge of University policies and procedures in implements them in daily operations; ensures all actions, communications, and administrative processes comply with institutional requirements and established governance structures
Contributes to project management efforts for initiatives led by the Provost’s Office, including setting timelines, monitoring progress, and coordinating resources to support unit priorities
Assists with the development and refinement of division procedures and operational practices to improve efficiency, consistency, and service to campus partners
Maintains the Office of the Provost’s procedural records, documentation, and shared repositories in both physical and digital formats. May compile and prepare data for decision-making
Provides reception and general administrative support, including supervising and training student employees, greeting visitors, maintaining public areas, and monitoring office supplies
Serves as a principal source of information for the Office of the Provost, providing accurate and diplomatic communication to administrators, faculty, staff, students, and external partners
Triages inquiries from students, families, and faculty; resolves concerns when appropriate; and escalates issues requiring senior leadership attention
Drafts, edits, and disseminates communications on behalf of the Provost and Chief of Staff; assists with management of the office’s routine correspondence and web content
Coordinates logistics and programming for events, programs, committees, and strategic initiatives overseen by the Provost and Chief of Staff, including but not limited to: executive searches, academic reviews, advisory committees, University ceremonies and recognition activities
Schedules and coordinates meetings; prepares agendas; attends meetings; and drafts or distributes notes as required
Arranges in-person and virtual events involving professional staff, faculty, students, and external guests
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree
Three to five years' professional experience in higher education administration or a related administrative capacity
Proven business acumen commensurate with the needs of an executive office, including the ability to work independently, exercise sound judgment to resolve complex issues, and prioritize routine and high-level tasks and demands
Preferred
Master's degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Higher Education, or related content area
Experience supporting an executive administrator
Demonstrated interpersonal skills and ability to establish relationships with a variety of constituents
Proven verbal and written communication skills
Experience with Microsoft Office applications, including Teams, SharePoint, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
Benefits
Employee and dependent tuition waivers at UConn
A highly desirable work environment
Company
University of Connecticut
The University of Connecticut is a public research university that operates multiple campuses across Connecticut.
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$40.68MKey Investors
U.S. Environmental Protection AgencyUS Department of EnergyU.S. Department of Agriculture
2024-10-30Grant· $10M
2024-03-28Grant
2023-06-21Grant· $4.5M
Leadership Team
Mingyu Qiao
Assistant Professor of Innovation and Entrepreneurship (tenure-track)
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