Executive Assistant to the Provost

Responsibilities

• Provide oversight and guidance for the day-to-day operations of the Office of the Provost
• Manage the Provost’s complex calendar, setting priorities to ensure effective time management
• Supervise a team of Educational Services Assistants providing support to academic departments and faculty
• Coordinate major campus-wide academic events, including Commencement and various recognition ceremonies
• Monitor budgets and track spending for all of Academic Affairs
• Coordinate the onboarding process for all new full-time and part-time faculty
• Maintain and update Office of the Provost webpages
• Facilitate faculty committees and maintain academic policies
• Handle sensitive and confidential information with high levels of discretion and diplomacy

Requirements

• 3-5 years of executive administrative support experience
• Proven experience in program management and supervisory roles
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, and Excel)
• Strong professional communication skills, both oral and written
• Demonstrated aptitude for working with databases, data entry, and reporting
• Ability to exercise independent judgment and maintain a professional demeanor under pressure

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience supporting a senior leader in a higher education or similar academic environment
• Demonstrated competency in working with executive-level leadership and Boards of Trustees

Benefits

• Medical, vision, and dental insurance
• 403(b) retirement plan
• Generous paid vacation, sick leave, and holiday time
• Tuition benefits for employees, spouses, and dependents
• Wellness programming

About the Company

Juniata College is committed to cultivating an equity-minded and equity-engaged campus culture that is inclusive and supportive of its students, faculty, and staff. We believe that all members of the College community share the responsibility to value diversity, seek equity, and promote a sense of belonging.