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Executive Assistant - Geography, Spatial Data Science Center

Inside Higher Ed
Tallahassee, FL Full Time
POSTED ON 4/1/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 4/30/2026
Job Title: Executive Assistant - Geography, Spatial Data Science Center

Location: Tallahassee, FL

Regular/Temporary: Regular

Full/Part Time: Full-Time

Job ID: 61776

Department

College of Social Science and Public Policy - Department of Geography

Responsibilities

  • Responsible for performing a wide variety of very high level office and administrative support ranging from executive personal assistant duties to complex administrative coordination for an executive officer or Dean.
  • Provides confidential support to maximize the effectiveness of the executive by fulfilling the administrative and scheduling requirements of the office.
  • Responsible for special projects, budgetary activities, correspondence, and calendar maintenance.
  • Coordinates the collection and analysis of data and the preparation of materials for meetings and conferences.
  • Ensures the completion of required reports.
  • May act as university-wide liaison.
  • May identify issues or problems and research solutions within specific management areas.

Qualifications

A high school diploma or equivalent and six years of experience. (Note: post high-school education and/or experience may substitute at a comparable rate.)

Other Information

Florida State Geography is a hub for the spatially inquisitive. Whether it is understanding the roles of climate in shifting species distributions, deconstructing the processes that shape the growth and development of cities, using computational models to recommend where disaster relief is needed, unveiling social differences through trends in municipal bonds, exploring the interactions of people and their dependence on aquatic habitats, or building technical skills through the implementation of remote sensing, programming, and Geographic Information Systems, our faculty and students dive into a myriad of subjects touching numerous corners of our world. These are only a few of the areas our department’s talent pursues.

Contact Info

Stewart Fotheringham - stewart.fotheringham@fsu.edu

University Information

One of the nation's elite research universities, Florida State University preserves, expands, and disseminates knowledge in the sciences, technology, arts, humanities, and professions, while embracing a philosophy of learning strongly rooted in the traditions of the liberal arts and critical thinking. Founded in 1851, Florida State University is the oldest continuous site of higher education in Florida. FSU is a community steeped in tradition that fosters research and encourages creativity. At FSU, there’s the excitement of being part of a vibrant academic and professional community, surrounded by people whose ideas are shaping tomorrow’s news!

Learn more about our university and campuses.

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How To Apply

If qualified and interested in a specific job opening as advertised, apply to Florida State University at https://jobs.fsu.edu. If you are a current FSU employee, apply via myFSU > Self Service.

Applicants are required to complete the online application with all applicable information. Applications must include all work history up to ten years, and education details even if attaching a resume.

Veterans' Preference

Certain service members and veterans, and the spouses and family members of such service members and veterans, receive preference and priority, and certain service members may be eligible to receive waivers for post secondary educational requirements, in employment by the state and its political subdivisions and are encouraged to apply for the positions being filled. Veterans' Preference applies to University Support Personnel System (USPS) positions only.

IMPORTANT: To claim Veterans' Preference, select “yes” to the question on the application questionnaire and upload a DD-214 (or equivalent), the Veterans' Preference Certification form, and other documentation if applicable with your online application before midnight of the position closing date.

Click the links for eligibility information and required documentation, or call FSU Human Resources at (850) 644-6034.

Considerations

This is an USPS (University Support Personnel System) position.

This position requires successful completion of a criminal history background check.

This position is being advertised as open until filled.

Equal Employment Opportunity

FSU is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

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