Executive Assistant to the Provost

Responsibilities

• Provide primary executive support to the Provost, including calendar management and resolving scheduling conflicts.
• Coordinate faculty lifecycle processes such as appointments, reappointments, promotion, tenure, and annual evaluations.
• Manage communications and prepare materials for the Board of Trustees and senior leadership engagements.
• Support faculty governance by coordinating Faculty Council, faculty meetings, and department chair meetings.
• Plan and execute logistics for major academic events, including ceremonies, workshops, and summits.
• Track progress on key Academic Affairs initiatives, including strategic plan priorities and accreditation activities.
• Maintain accurate and confidential records and manage the office's digital information resources.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum of 5 years of progressively responsible administrative or operational experience.
• Demonstrated experience supporting senior leadership operations.
• Proficiency with office productivity tools and digital workflows.
• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to exercise sound judgment and handle confidential information with discretion.

Preferred Qualifications

• College degree preferred.
• Experience working in higher education or a similarly complex organization.
• Experience working with complex data, reports, or systems requiring high accuracy.
• Strong digital fluency and curiosity regarding emerging technologies like AI tools to streamline workflows.

Benefits

• Competitive benefits package including health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Retirement plans.
• Tuition benefits for employees and their families.
• Opportunities for professional development and continued learning.

About the Company

Cedar Crest College is a mission-driven women's college committed to preparing students for leadership and service in a global society. We are a community of students, faculty, and staff dedicated to making a positive difference in our lives and the world around us.