What are the responsibilities and job description for the Executive Assistant position at St. Louis Community College?
Executive assistant positions are shared by departments. The 3 available positions are: 1) Human Resources/Marketing, 2) Chief Operating Officer/Vice Chancellor Finance & 3) Vice Chancellor Academic Affairs/Vice Chancellor Student Affairs.
Assigned to Cabinet-level leaders in a multi-faceted environment to provide diversified, high-level administrative support, operational coordination, and project management with assigned Cabinet member’s oversight and approval. Serves as the primary point of contact and liaison with internal departments and external partners; oversees day-to-day office operations; manages the complexity of calendars, communications, budgets, and events; maintains confidential records; and advances executive and departmental priorities through proactive planning and execution. The role requires discretion, independent judgment, and strong proficiency with modern collaboration and productivity tools.
*This position is pending final approval by the Board of Trustees and is anticipated to begin on July 1, 2026, at the start of fiscal year 2027. Accordingly, selected candidates will not begin employment prior to July 1, 2026.
Primary Duties Performed- Acts as gatekeeper and primary point of contact for internal and external communications, demonstrating professionalism and discretion; screens, analyzes, and responds to inquiries and correspondence.
- Manages calendars, as well as meeting logistics and travel arrangements when directed by leadership; prepares detailed itineraries and reconciles expenses.
- Prepares, edits, and formats executive correspondence, presentations, reports, and briefing materials for executive approval and disbursement; ensures accuracy and alignment with College standards.
- Organizes and facilitates meetings, conferences, and College/department events; coordinates agendas, takes and distributes minutes, tracks action items, and ensures deadlines are met.
- Administers and monitors expenditures; assists with departmental budgets; manages procurement card processes; partners with Finance to ensure timely payment of invoices.
- Oversees supplies and vendor coordination (inventory, ordering, and alignment with procurement policies).
- Receives, compiles, and maintains confidential documents and records; manages records and retention consistent with College policy.
- Develops and maintains content on department pages for the College intranet and internet with the approval of leadership; supports executive communications and alignment with College brand standards in partnership with MarCom.
- Independently researches, prioritizes, and follows up on issues addressed to executives, including sensitive/confidential matters; determines appropriate course of action, referral, or response.
- Coordinates cross-functional projects and initiatives; leverages collaboration tools (e.g., Microsoft 365, SharePoint/Teams), and basic project management practices to support executive priorities.
- May represent executives to business, professional, community, and governmental groups and facilitate stakeholder engagement.
- Maintains and refines internal processes to expedite workflows, ensure best practices, and improve executive productivity.
- Performs other job-related duties as assigned.
- Associate’s Degree (or equivalent experience) and at least five (5) years of progressively responsible administrative/executive assistant experience.
- Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Office/365 applications.
- Experience supporting budgets/expenses and coordinating complex schedules and travel.
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Physical Requirements:
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