Columbia Business School · 2 hours ago
Executive Assistant
Manhattanville, NY
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$75K/yr - $81K/yr
3+ years expColumbia Business School is a prestigious institution focused on developing leaders and builders of enterprises. The Executive Assistant will support University Professor Joseph Stiglitz in managing his professional activities, including calendar management, correspondence, events, and logistics.
EducationUniversities
Responsibilities
Directly oversees event management needs for the Professor related to conferences and travel
Coordinates high level domestic and international meetings, events, and conferences calls on behalf of the Professor
Manages all planning and logistics related to interviews of the Professor when appropriate for onsite and in-studio television and radio appearances including operational requirements and specifications for the film crew and the Professor
Handles communications and logistics for the Professor’s presentations, speaking appearances and publications
Serves as point of contact for the Professor’s high level inquiries and responds to complex inquiries based on policy
Receives, reviews and makes appropriate disposition of correspondence, using independent judgment and initiative
Researches, writes and proofreads high level correspondence on behalf of the Professor, using independent judgment and attention to detail
Manages the office’s entire electronic correspondence database, including incoming and past correspondence
Independently manages and executes projects in support of the academic program initiatives. Serves as the first point of contact and “go-to” person for all campus activities for the professor and resolves any issues working closely with senior leaders in various departments as well as with external constituents
Creates internal office processes and reviews current processes for improvement and efficiencies
Oversee the daily operations of the office while exercising independent discretion and judgment
Works closely with and attends to inquiries from international agencies by establishing objectives; determining priorities; managing time; gaining cooperation of others; monitoring progress; problem-solving; making adjustments to plans
Works with Columbia colleagues and outside partners to ensure positive and proactive communications
Responsible for preparation, analysis and audit of departmental travel and expenses reports, works closely with the Office of Financial Planning
Other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree and/or its equivalent required
3-5 years related experience required
Ability to work independently exercising discretion and sound judgment
Demonstrated ability to work effectively with colleagues at all levels
Experience maintaining confidentiality required
Exceptional interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills
Excellent attention to detail and the ability to meet deadlines
Ability to manage multiple projects with changing deadlines in a fast-paced and high volume environment
Experience with Microsoft Office
Ability to learn new software as needed
Preferred
Experience with or interest in economics
Company
Columbia Business School
The Columbia Center is a business school offering its students college degrees. It is a sub-organization of Columbia University.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Efrem Kamen
Adjunct Professor
Lee C. Bollinger
President
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