Executive Assistant Senior
Western Michigan University, Kalamazoo, MI, United States
The Division of Student Affairs at Western Michigan University seeks to fill an Executive Assistant Senior position to provide advanced, confidential, and strategic support to a senior University executive. In this key role, you will independently manage priorities, oversee division‑wide projects, and serve as the executive’s primary point of contact. You will lead and coordinate complex projects and initiatives across the division while representing the executive in communications with internal and external partners. The role includes drafting and editing high‑quality letters, memos, presentations, and speeches, as well as managing day‑to‑day office operations such as budgets and equipment needs. You will supervise office staff and student employees to ensure efficient workflow, and you will assess and resolve issues before they elevate, working closely with academic and administrative units as needed.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in related field from an accredited institution, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Five years’ relevant experience.
Ability to provide executive-level administrative support including managing executive’s schedule and travel arrangements, drafting correspondence, attending meetings, and independently preparing high level reports and documents.
Advanced office software skills, including proficiency in maintaining departmental-level databases and using and querying enterprise resource planning systems.
Able to develop content for webpages; capable of monitoring budgets, including grant and gift funding, and resolving problems.
Experience providing guidance to students or other employees.
For complete description, minimum requirements and application procedures, visit our website at: http://www.wmich.edu/hr/jobs.
Posting #S1541P . Only applications submitted through this site will be considered.
WMU is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Protected veterans, individuals with disabilities and all other qualified applicants are encouraged to apply.
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Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in related field from an accredited institution, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Five years’ relevant experience.
Ability to provide executive-level administrative support including managing executive’s schedule and travel arrangements, drafting correspondence, attending meetings, and independently preparing high level reports and documents.
Advanced office software skills, including proficiency in maintaining departmental-level databases and using and querying enterprise resource planning systems.
Able to develop content for webpages; capable of monitoring budgets, including grant and gift funding, and resolving problems.
Experience providing guidance to students or other employees.
For complete description, minimum requirements and application procedures, visit our website at: http://www.wmich.edu/hr/jobs.
Posting #S1541P . Only applications submitted through this site will be considered.
WMU is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Protected veterans, individuals with disabilities and all other qualified applicants are encouraged to apply.
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