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Executive Assistant to President

Executive Assistant to President

Gulf University, Kingdom of BahrainBahrain
30+ days ago
Job description

An Executive Assistant to the President of a university plays a crucial role in supporting the university’s leadership, ensuring the smooth operation of the president’s office, and facilitating communication within the institution. Here’s a breakdown of the key responsibilities and skills associated with this position :

Key Responsibilities :

  • Administrative Support :

Manage the president’s calendar, ensuring all meetings, appointments, and events are efficiently scheduled.

  • Prepare and organize documents, presentations, and reports for the president.
  • Handle correspondence (email, phone, mail) and prioritize messages for the president.
  • Coordinate travel arrangements and accommodations for the president and other senior leadership.
  • Communication :
  • Serve as a liaison between the president’s office and internal / external stakeholders.

  • Draft communications, speeches, and other materials on behalf of the president.
  • Maintain confidentiality regarding sensitive matters and information.
  • Meeting Coordination :
  • Organize and prepare materials for board meetings, faculty meetings, and other strategic events.

  • Take and distribute meeting minutes as needed.
  • Ensure follow-up on action items from meetings involving the president.
  • Project Management :
  • Oversee special projects and initiatives at the request of the president, including strategic planning, events, and key university activities.

  • Track progress, meet deadlines, and report back on outcomes.
  • Event Coordination :
  • Plan and execute university events, such as alumni gatherings, donor meetings, faculty / staff appreciation events, and public lectures involving the president.

  • Ensure the president’s involvement in university events aligns with their schedule.
  • Budget and Resource Management :
  • Assist with managing budgets for the president’s office.

  • Ensure resources are allocated efficiently and expenditures are tracked.
  • Key Skills :

  • Organizational Skills : The ability to manage multiple tasks, handle complex schedules, and ensure that everything runs smoothly.
  • Communication Skills : Strong written and verbal communication skills for drafting correspondence, reports, and presentations.
  • Attention to Detail : The ability to review documents, take accurate minutes, and manage calendars without missing key details.
  • Problem-Solving : Ability to anticipate issues and proactively solve problems to keep operations running efficiently.
  • Discretion : Handling sensitive or confidential information with professionalism and confidentiality.
  • Technology Proficiency : Familiarity with office software, scheduling tools, and communication platforms, like Microsoft Office Suite, Google Workspace, or similar tools.
  • Relationship Building : Build strong relationships with faculty, staff, students, and external partners to ensure effective collaboration.
  • Educational Background & Experience :

  • A degree in business administration, public administration, or a related field is often preferred.
  • Experience in administrative support, especially in a higher education setting, is highly valued.
  • Experience working with executive-level leadership and managing high-stakes situations.
  • This role requires someone who is adaptable, professional, and capable of working in a fast-paced, dynamic environment, balancing both routine administrative tasks and more strategic responsibilities.

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