Executive Assistant - School of Professional Studies

EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT
SCHOOL OF PROFESSIONAL STUDIES

Trinity, a comprehensive university in Washington, D.C., seeks well qualified candidates for the position of Executive Assistant to the Dean of the School of Professional Studies.  The Executive Assistant to the Dean will have extensive professional experience in higher education, preferably in private institutions, and must be an excellent writer and communicator, possess outstanding constituent relations, be professional and a strong task manager.  The successful candidate will be a strong, detail-oriented manager and a person able and willing to accomplish a broad range of tasks. Primary duties will include providing research and assistance on special projects and data analysis, clerical and administrative duties, providing executive support for the Dean, managing student workers, and supporting the advising and professional staffs. Some evening and weekend hours may be required.

The successful candidate will have at least 3-5 years of progressively responsible experience in supporting management positions at the executive level and/or in higher education; alternative experience will be considered if relevant to the skills required.  A bachelor’s degree is required, although extensive, increasingly responsible experience may substitute for some years of education. Successful candidate will be adept in the use of computer software, especially those involving word processing and spreadsheet design and data collection.

Trinity is a comprehensive university with an historic undergraduate women’s college, and two professional schools.  Trinity includes more than 2000 students in all degree programs, and nearly 7,000 individuals annually participate in academic and co-curricular programs.

Interested candidates should send a letter of application (no more than two pages long) addressing qualifications for the position, the names of at least three references, and a complete resume via email to:

Trinityjobs@trinitydc.edu
In subject line enter, “Executive Assistant - SPS”

Review of applications will continue until an appointment is made.

Trinity Washington University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Access/Equal Opportunity Employer dedicated to the achievement of excellence and diversity among its students, faculty and staff. Trinity is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive community and strongly encourages all qualified individuals to apply.