Executive Assistant

Working Title Executive Assistant

Position Number 49

Job Description Summary

The Executive Assistant to the Vice President for External Relations provides senior administrative assistance to the VP for External Relations and general office support to External Relations and the Office of the President staff, as needed. Responsible for coordinating schedules and calendars, arranging travel, monitoring office budgets and tracking and processing expenses, processing correspondence, tracking contracts, providing information, and following records retention policies and procedures.

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Qualifications 

Qualifications & Attributes Required Qualifications

• Two years post-secondary education
• Five years of administrative office experience demonstrating significant responsibility. Demonstrated knowledge and skills in Microsoft Office applications (Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint)
• Demonstrated experience with scheduling and maintaining administrative calendars, booking travel arrangements, and processing expense reimbursements.

An equivalent combination of education and experience from which comparable knowledge can be acquired may be considered.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree
• Experience working in a higher education or public sector environment.
• Knowledge of the University of Nebraska’s organization structure, as it relates to both administrative and support functions and interrelationships among the campuses and groups served.

The ideal candidate is an agile, self-starter comfortable with attention to detail; an energetic, creative problem solver who can work independently along with the judgment to seek input from others when necessary; a resilient learner who is able to develop relationships with the university’s stakeholders.

Additional Information 

Work Location Lincoln

Work Schedule Daytime hours

Pay Basis Hourly

Benefits Eligible Yes

Benefits Percentile 1A 100% Ben (12mo)

Posting Number 2012688P

Number of Vacancies 1

Open Date 09/26/2024

Close Date 10/17/2024

May Close at Any Time Open Until Filled No

Review of Applications Date 10/17/2024

Special Instructions to Applicant 

The salary range for this position is $65,000-$70,000 per year, commensurate with experience and qualifications.

Along with your application, please attach a cover letter, resume, and contact information for three professional references.

Direct questions about the position to: humanresources@nebraska.edu. Direct questions about the on-line application process to: (402) 472-3701.

The University of Nebraska is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and participates in E-Verify. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation or protected veteran status.

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