Administrative Assistant to the Board of Trustees

Description

• Serve as the primary liaison between the Board of Trustees and the University’s Executive Leadership.
• Serve as the point of contact for the University community regarding board-related matters.
• Work closely with the President on special projects.
• Continuously form, build, and maintain professional relationships with key stakeholders as a representative of the Office of the President.
• Prepare materials for quarterly Board and Board Committee meetings, monthly President’s Council meetings, and annual faculty and staff in-service meetings.
• Process requisitions as applicable and prepare and submit annual budgetary requests.
• Maintain the organizational chart for the University’s Executive Leadership.
• Schedule meetings and appointments on behalf of the Board of Trustees, President, and Vice Presidents as applicable.
• Co-manage the President’s calendar.
• All other duties as assigned by the President and Board of Trustees.

Qualifications

Required:

• Minimum of graduation from a standard High School.
• Minimum of three years of general secretarial or office management experience.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Experience with Microsoft Office.
• Positive, professional attitude and a high level of energy and enthusiasm.
• Ability to prioritize and complete projects within a deadline.
• Ability to protect sensitive information and maintain confidentiality.

Desired:

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited University.

Before hiring, the final candidate(s) must successfully pass a pre-employment background investigation, including information obtained from social media and other internet sources.

Application Instructions

To Apply: When you select Apply Now, you will be prompted to provide the following:

• Cover letter.
• A current résumé.
• Transcripts of all college work. Unofficial transcripts will suffice for application. Official transcripts must be submitted immediately upon employment.
• Email and phone number of three professional references; reference letters may be requested later.

The University of West Alabama does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, hearing status, personal appearance, color, sex, pregnancy, political affiliation, creed, ethnicity, national origin (including ancestry), citizenship status, physical or mental disability (including perceived disability), age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran or military status, predisposing genetic characteristics, domestic violence victim status, or any other protected category under applicable local, state, or federal law, including protections for those opposing discrimination or participating in any grievance process on campus, with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, or other human rights agencies.

AA/EO Employer.