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Executive Assistant II

Inside Higher Ed
Gainesville, FL Full Time
POSTED ON 1/17/2026 CLOSED ON 2/16/2026

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Executive Assistant II position at Inside Higher Ed?

Job No: 537948

Work Type: Full Time

Location: Main Campus (Gainesville, FL)

Categories: Office/Administrative/Fiscal Support

Department: 61010000 - VPBA-VP

Job Description

Classification Title:

Executive Assistant II

Classification Minimum Requirements:

Bachelor's degree and five years of experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Job Description:

Leadership Support

Develop and maintain a comprehensive understanding of the requirements and priorities specific to the Vice President for Business Affairs role. Provide administrative assistance while anticipating needs and proactively proceeding with minimal distraction and strict confidentiality. Take the initiative to ensure that all materials necessary for the VP of Business Affairs are prepared and provided in advance. Coordinate leadership meetings, retreats, and special projects, including preparing materials, managing logistics, and following up with other units to track project progress and keep the Vice President informed.

Prepare presentations, tour packets, and briefing materials for internal and external audiences, including compiling and organizing materials for UF Board of Trustees meetings. Collaborates with various departments within Business Affairs to coordinate and collect necessary information. Tracks follow-up actions and monitors progress on leadership commitments and key initiatives.

Manage calendars for the VP and Associate VP for Business Affairs with efficiency, discretion, and attention to detail. This will include setting up recurring and ad hoc meetings with parties throughout and outside of UF. Anticipates scheduling needs, resolves conflicts, and ensures leadership commitments are appropriately prioritized. Keeps the VP informed of direct reports' schedules, particularly during holidays or extended absences. Drafts correspondence, prepares presentations, and ensures all documents and materials are professionally formatted and ready for distribution.

Support administrative functions related to purchasing supplies and PCard purchases. Support travel arrangements (including travel authorizations and expense reimbursements) for the Vice President's office.

Project and Operational Support

Supports division-wide initiatives to ensure timelines, deliverables, and communications are achieved. Organizes projects or leads defined components of larger efforts (e.g., UFCC) as directed by the VP. Monitors progress on division and departmental projects, ensuring deadlines are met and all details are effectively managed or tracked.

Gather, compile, and present data for executive review. Create and maintain reports, data, dashboards and any applicable information

Develops and implements engagement and recognition initiatives, such as staff spotlights, team-building events, and division gatherings.

Supports internal communications, including meeting summaries and follow-up messaging to maintain awareness and alignment.

Office Management, Coordination, and Building Support

Oversees daily office operations, including supply management, shared workspace coordination, and administrative workflows. Supervises hourly employees and/or student assistants and ensuring consistent front-office coverage. Serves as the front office support staff member if office coverage is needed. Streamline workflows to increase efficiency and free up leadership time for strategic priorities.

Serves as the primary point of contact for resolving operational issues and leading process improvement initiatives. In coordination with the Executive Assistant for Construction, Facilities and Real Estate, manages building access and security through the Lenel system and works with Facilities to address maintenance requests or other issues within the office suite.

General Administrative Duties

Serves as the back-up Building Emergency Coordinator for Business Affairs for Tigert Hall.

Department Contact for Asset Management, Facilities Services and Space Certification for the Vice President's Office. Will be responsible for ensuring assets are properly tagged and the annual certifications for assets and space are completed prior to the deadline.

NORMAL WORK SCHEDULE:

Monday - Friday, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm; Variations in the schedule may occur as the result of special events and required duties or to provide coverage in the absence of other staff members.

A criminal background will be conducted.

Expected Salary:

$75,000 - $85,000 yearly based on experience.

Required Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree and five years of experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Preferred:

Experience supporting senior leaders or multiple departments in a large, matrixed organization.

Strong data management and reporting skills; experience creating dashboards or tracking project deliverables.

Proven success in event coordination, staff engagement, or internal communications.

Superior proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook with advanced capability in data organization and presentation development.

Special Instructions To Applicants:

In order to be considered, you must upload your cover letter and resume.

Application must be submitted by 11:55 p.m. (ET) of the posting end date.

Health Assessment Required:

No

Applications Close: 03 December 2025

To apply, visit https://explore.jobs.ufl.edu/en-us/job/537948

Our Commitment:

The University of Florida is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

Hiring is contingent on eligibility to work in the U.S. The University of Florida is a public institution and is subject to all requirements under Florida Sunshine and Public Record laws. If an accommodation due to a disability is needed to apply for this position, please call 352-392- 2477 or the Florida Relay System at 800-955-8771 (TDD) or visit Accessibility at UF.

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