What are the responsibilities and job description for the Executive Administrative Assistant position at Arizona Western College?
The Executive Administrative Assistant at Arizona Western College provides high-level administrative leadership and support to the division, directly supporting the Executive Vice President of the Entrepreneurial College. This role exercises independent judgment and discretion while serving as a key liaison across the college, ensuring efficient operations and delivering responsive, student-centered service that supports student success and a seamless college experience. Join a collaborative, mission-driven campus where your work directly supports students and executive leadership, making a meaningful impact on the college community every day.
Typical Duties
- Serves Students. Oversees the division as the lead Executive Administrative Assistant. Liaison to all areas of the college, acts on behalf of the Division by exercising a high degree of independent judgement and discretion in all confidential matters of significance. Supervises the work of others, including hiring, training, performance evaluations, and professional growth. Supports all student requests and addresses concerns. Reviews and responds to student submissions in reporting software, and works with the VP and faculty to respond to student submissions. Creates correspondence on behalf of the VP, including student, internal, and external correspondence. Interprets agreements and regulations of policy, procedures, and guidelines. Review and compose department policies and processes to increase efficiencies. Understands, interprets, reviews, /revises College Procedures and Policies annually for supervisor’s approval.
- Support and participate in strategic planning initiatives and perform other duties as assigned.
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- Associate's Degree and six (6) years of clerical experience, OR
- High School diploma (or equivalent) and eight (8) years of clerical experience
- Applicants may indicate any additional language proficiencies in their application materials, including English/Spanish, as relevant to the position
- An equivalent combination of education and/or experience from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities have been achieved may be considered
Additional Eligibility Requirements:
- Arizona Driver’s License or Equivalent
$50,544- $53,576 per year, depending on experience.
Notes
- Yuma Campus
- Exempt
- Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Paid holidays
- Arizona State Retirement System
- Tuition-free classes for full-time employees and dependents
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Posting Date
Date : March 30, 2026
First Review Date
The first review of applications date begin on April 13, 2026. Applications submitted after the first review date may not be considered for the position. This position will remain open until a suitable candidate is found.
Application Procedure
The following materials must be uploaded at the time of application. Any materials submitted via e-mail, fax, or mail will not be accepted. Applications missing any of the below requirements will be considered incomplete and will not be reviewed.
- Completed Application
- Resume or Curriculum Vitae (no more than 3 pages)
- Cover Letter
- Unofficial Transcripts (Degree based qualifications must be verified by submission of unofficial transcripts)
- The statements in this posting describe the general nature, level, and type of work performed by the individual(s) assigned to this classification and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, demands, and skills required of personnel so classified.
- The institution and its designated representatives reserve the right to add, delete, or modify any and/or all provisions of this description at any time as needed without notice.
Arizona Western College
Human Resources
Phone: (928) 344-7505 / FAX: (928) 317-6001 / TTY: (928) 344-7629
Email: Human.Resources@azwestern.edu
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Salary : $50,544 - $53,576