Executive Assistant to the President

Responsibilities

• Provide high-level, confidential administrative and operational support to the President and the Office of the President.
• Manage the President’s complex calendar, including meetings, appointments, travel, and related logistics.
• Initiate, compose, edit, and prepare professional correspondence, reports, presentations, and other executive-level materials.
• Act as the primary administrative liaison between the Office of the President, senior university leaders, faculty, and external stakeholders.
• Coordinate and track presidential priorities, special projects, and cross-functional action items to ensure timely completion.
• Handle highly sensitive information with extreme discretion and sound judgment.
• Manage office operations, including purchasing, travel coordination, and budget tracking.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree and at least five years of progressively responsible administrative or executive support experience.
• Proven experience providing direct support to a senior executive, cabinet-level leader, or high-level administrator.
• Demonstrated expertise in complex calendar management and executive communications.
• Strong proficiency with standard business software and office management systems.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including professional drafting and proofreading.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently with limited supervision.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working within higher education, the public sector, or government environments.
• Experience coordinating executive-level projects, organizational initiatives, or budget-related processes.
• Ability to anticipate needs and identify potential issues before they arise.
• Strong service orientation and the ability to interact effectively with diverse stakeholders at all levels.

About the Company

Wright State University is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to providing excellent service and maintaining the integrity of university operations through a professional and inclusive environment.