Executive Assistant (President's Office) Job at Faulkner University in Mont

Faulkner University is seeking a qualified individual to serve as Executive Assistant/Event Coordinator for the University President. The successful candidate will be responsible for performing various administrative duties, including managing telephone communications, greeting visitors, and assisting with administrative inquiries. This role also involves planning and coordinating various events. Faulkner University is a Christian university affiliated with the churches of Christ.

This is a full-time (40 hours per week) position.

Summary of Duties:

• Perform administrative functions that require a thorough knowledge of university policies, procedures, and operations
• Assist the President in oversight functions by reviewing, monitoring, and approving various operational items
• Serve as liaison between the President and other administrators, Board of Trustees, various boards, employees, students, and various community contacts
• Maintain divisional time records, keep accurate record of leave time for department
• Reconcile and review approvals on procurement card statements
• Provide administrative support for the Cabinet and Board of Trustees meetings
• Coordinate the flow of incoming and outgoing communications by receiving, routing and responding as needed
• Maintain departmental and university records for the President's office
• Facilitate the effective planning and organization of the events supported by the President's office
• Coordinate President's involvement in university events
• Provide information for reports and records through research and data retrieval
• Compose, type, and distribute routine and specialized correspondence
• Take meeting minutes regularly for various meetings
• Supervise the activities of student workers assigned to the department

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree required
• Minimum of 3 years related experience preferred
• Active member of the church of Christ

For initial application submit:

• Resume
• Cover letter

Employment is conditional upon a satisfactory background check and verification of work authorization through E-Verify.

Non-discrimination statement: Faulkner University is a church-affiliated liberal arts institution committed to employing a highly qualified and diverse administration, faculty and staff, which reflects the University's religious traditions, values and affiliation, and purpose. Thus, the institution invites individuals affiliated with the churches of Christ to submit applications regardless of race, color, national or ethnic origin, age, gender, marital status, or disability. Faulkner University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, age, gender, marital status, or disability in connection with its educational policies, admissions, financial aid, employment, educational programs, or activities. However, Faulkner University exercises a preference in employment for those qualified applicants who are members of the churches of Christ whose lifestyles are consistent with the mission of the University and with the beliefs and values of the churches of Christ. For more information, please visit our website: www.faulkner.edu

10/18/24