Executive Assistant

The Executive Assistant will provide high-level administrative support to the President of North Park University, including managing the President's calendar, coordinating events, and providing administrative support to the Board of Trustees.

Requirements

• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Excellent written and oral communications skills.
• Demonstrable discernment, discretion, and polish;
• Respect for confidentiality and sensitivity in handling all matters in the President’s Office.
• Strong computer information system skills, including high level competence in Microsoft Office (especially Word, Excel, Outlook, and Power Point) and ability to learn other systems as necessary.
• Experience organizing events and meetings.
• Proven ability to work independently and to exercise sound judgment.
• Must be able to follow complex instructions and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Proactive approach to problem solving.
• A positive demeanor and an ability to relate to a broad range of individuals inside and outside the University.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience is desirable.
• A minimum of five years of related work experience, supporting C-Suite executive/s.
• Experience in higher education preferred.
• Ability to maintain regular office hours and occasionally work evenings and weekends.

Benefits

• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Retirement Plan
• Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
• Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)
• Short Term & Long Term Disability
• Training & Development