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Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Executive Assistant in Troy, New York
Executive Assistant
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Work type: Full Time
Location: Troy, NY
Categories: Staff, Administrative Support, Business, Accounting and Finance, CFHE
Who we are
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With top notch employee health and retirement benefits, Rensselaer offers its full-time employees a generous paid time off program, tuition remission, and opportunities for career growth.
Are you ready to change the world? Apply now!
Job Summary
The Executive Assistant, under limited supervision, performs a full range of advanced administrative support to the Dean. The Executive Assistant acts as the primary point of contact for internal and external constituencies, assists and represents the Dean in communicating with constituents, and handles multiple incoming issues and concerns addressed to the Dean. The Executive Assistant provides supervision and guidance to assigned staff and manages a variety of special projects.
Minimum Qualifications
• Associate’s Degree in Business Administration
• Five (5) years of experience, including two years experience in providing executive support experience for President, Vice President, Dean, Executive Director, or similar title.
• Two additional years of directly related training and experience may be substituted for degree.
Relevant combinations of education, training and experience may be considered.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience in an academic setting is helpful
Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
• Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft office suite skill set including advanced knowledge of PowerPoint
• Ability to work with sensitive information in a confidential and diplomatic manner
• Ability to prioritize, plan, and organize
• Ability to work independently without constant supervision
• Ability to adapt to change quickly
• Skill in organizing resources and establishing priorities
• Ability to effectively and efficiently handle multiple, simultaneous, and complex tasks and projects
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work with a wide range of diverse internal and external constituencies
Shift
Business Hours: Monday - Friday
Travel
No travel
Driving
Incidental driving possible, but not required
Starting Salary/Rate
Expected hiring range: $65,000- $75,000 per year
Pay transparency disclosure: The selected candidate’s salary will be determined based on factors that include the available budget, internal equity, and the final candidate’s qualifications, experience, education and other job-related credentials. This hiring range is provided as Rensselaer’s good faith estimate of the expected hiring range at the time of posting.
Application instructions
Follow the on-screen prompts to create a brief online profile. Please be ready to upload your resume and cover letter.
If you need assistance with the online application process, please contact careers@rpi.edu.
Job Posted Date
Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.
Total Compensation and Benefits Information
Rensselaer’s Total Compensation Program is designed to provide stable pay growth, a comprehensive and affordable benefits package, and a comprehensive and affordable retiree medical and prescription plan. Rensselaer is recognized locally and nationally for the depth and breadth of its compensation and benefits program. Our goal is to provide you and your family with a comprehensive health and welfare program as an umbrella of financial security and protection during your employment. For more information, please visit Benefits | Human Resources (rpi.edu) (https://hr.rpi.edu/benefits) .
We welcome candidates who will bring diverse cultural, ethnic, national and international perspectives to Rensselaer’s work and campus communities.
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity, Race/Gender/Veterans/Disability Employer.
Advertised: 31 Jul 2024 Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close:
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