Executive Administrative Assistant (Finance)

Department: Undergraduate Student Success Salary: $56,800-$64,600 Annually
Description:

Coordinates, directs and manages the office of a top university executive limited to a Vice Chancellor/Vice President, Asst Vice Chancellor/Vice President, Vice President, Assoc Vice President or Dean.

1. Coordinates and manages the daily schedule of the university executive with internal and external parties, which includes staff, university administrators, alumni, students, Board of Regents, government officials and community leaders.
2. Maintains appointment/meeting schedule and calendar.
3. Makes travel arrangements, screens all in-coming telephone calls, and sorts and prioritizes mail.
4. Drafts routine responses to correspondence as needed.
5. Functionally supervises projects in the office of the executive.
6. Collects and prepares information for use in discussions and meetings with executive staff members and outside individuals.
7. May supervise secretarial and clerical staff in the office.
8. Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

MQ:
Requires a thorough understanding of both theoretical and practical aspects of an analytical, technical or professional discipline; or the basic knowledge of more than one professional discipline. Knowledge of the discipline is normally obtained through a formal, directly job-related 4 year degree from a college or university or an equivalent in-depth specialized training program that is directly related to the type of work being performed. Requires a minimum of five (5) years of directly job-related experience.

Additional Job Posting Information:
- Department is willing to accept education in lieu of experience.
- Department is willing to accept experience in lieu of education.

The ideal candidate for this position should possess the following:
• Higher Education experience.
• Ability to take initiative, problem solve, exercise excellent judgment, demonstrate critical thinking skills, and adapt to shifting priorities in diverse settings.
• Ability to clearly interpret and implement policies and procedures.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Must be extremely organized and have the ability to work in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment, with strong interpersonal and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to interact with all levels of internal and external constituents.
• Must have strong attention to detail and be able to work under tight deadlines.
• Ability to prioritize and multi-task.
• Highest level of professionalism and respect for confidentiality.
The following documents are required:
• Cover letter delineating the manner in which your work experience applies to the posting.
• Resume
• Salary History
• Transcript
• Three work references. The hiring department expects you to name current or past supervisors.
NOTE: We will maintain your confidentiality and notify you in advance of making contact with any of your references. References will be contacted only after the interviewing process has been completed.

Incomplete applications will not be reviewed.

All positions at the University of Houston-System are security sensitive and will require a criminal history check.

The University of Houston System and its universities are an Equal Opportunity Institution.