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Richland Community College

Executive Assistant and External Affairs Office Coordinator

Richland Community College, Decatur, Illinois, United States, 62523


Position Details

Position Information

Position TitleExecutive Assistant and External Affairs Office Coordinator

Job CategoryFull-Time Staff

DivisionExternal Relations

DepartmentMain Campus

Job Description

Provides administrative support for External Affairs division and serves as the assistant to the Vice President of External Affairs. Facilitates and directs the day-to-day functions of the External Affairs office, which includes multiple Program Directors and the Assistant Vice President of External Affairs. Assists and manages the day-to-day events and needs of the Assistant Vice President of External Affairs. Prioritizes and manages multiple projects regularly during and outside of normal work hours. Work is performed under minimum supervision and requires incumbent to exercise independent judgment and discretion.

Required Qualifications

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

A Bachelor's Degree in Business Management or related field and three to five years of administrative support experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Ability to prioritize job responsibilities; work effectively with in highly stressful situations; ability to make sound decisions in accordance with college policy, rules, regulations, and departmental policies; demonstrates the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships internally and externally; exceptional written and verbal communication; professional customer service skills; fluent in word processing and preparing spreadsheets; knowledge of modern office practices and procedures; self-starter.

Preferred Qualifications

Physical Demands

EXPECTED HOURS OF WORK

This position experiences irregular working hours and flexibility to the daily schedule is needed. Normal working hours Monday - Friday 8:00am-5:00pm with some flexibility.

Summer hours may vary. Night and weekend availability is required to attend events and meet deadlines if needed.

TRAVEL

Occasional irregular hours. Local and out of state travel is needed.

PHYSICAL/MENTAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT

Must be able to work effectively in stressful situations.

Must be able to lift and carry objects weighing 25 pounds.

Must be able to receive, process, and provide visual and verbal information.

Provide timely response to externally imposed conditions and deadlines.

Respond to concurrent, multiple, non-related issues.

Ensure availability outside of normal working hours.

SalaryPay Grade: E-10: Minimum Starting Salary $47,093/year

Posting Detail Information

Posting NumberS203P

Number of Vacancies1

Job Open Date09/09/2024

Job Close Date09/23/2024

Open Until FilledYes

Special Instructions to Applicants

Advertising Summary

Richland Community College is seeking candidates for the Executive Administrative Assistant and External Affairs Office Coordinator.