Executive Assistant to the Vice President for Research

Job Title : Executive Assistant to the Vice President for Research

Location : Kennesaw, Georgia

Regular / Temporary : Regular

Full / Part Time : Full-Time

Job ID : 291063

About Us

Are you ready to transform lives through academic excellence, innovative research, strong community partnerships and economic opportunity? Kennesaw State University is one of the 50 largest public institutions in the country. With growing enrollment and global reach, we continue to expand our institutional influence and prominence beyond the state of Georgia. We offer more than 190 undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral degrees to empower our 47,000 students to become thought leaders, lifelong learners, and informed global citizens. Our entrepreneurial spirit, high-impact research, and Division I athletics draw students from throughout the region and from more than 100 countries across the globe. Our university's vibrant culture, career opportunities, rich benefits, and values of respect, integrity, collaboration, inclusivity, and accountability make us an employer of choice. We are part of the University System of Georgia . We are searching for talented people to join Kennesaw State University in our vision . Come Take Flight at KSU!

Location

Our Kennesaw campus is located at 1000 Chastain Road NW, Kennesaw, GA 30144. Our Marietta campus is located at 1100 South Marietta Parkway, Marietta, GA 30060.

Job Summary

Provides support to the assigned Executive and / or Vice President level leaders. Interacts on a consistent basis with important visitors, institution executives, representatives of the Board of Regents and University System office, government officials, faculty, staff and students. Advises and counsels executive level staff as directed by the leader.

Responsibilities

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES :

1. Serves as primary scheduling contact with the campus and external community with an understanding of how to manage conflicting priorities

2. Maintains active calendars and keeps executives informed as appropriate regarding upcoming appointments, meetings, events, etc.

3. Compiles materials, agendas, meeting minutes, collateral and other documentation as required by executives for attendance at meeting and events

4. Prepares travel arrangements and itineraries

5. Completes and submits travel authority requests and reimbursement statements ensuring accurate recordkeeping of associated documents

6. Coordinates the signature and redistribution of documents as needed

7. Maintains office filing system and organization of pertinent and confidential institutional documents

8. Organizes in-office meetings and other events with multiple staff levels and stakeholders

9. Serves as a liaison to the Executive¿s leadership teams by organizing, coordinating and overseeing special projects

10. Works independently on projects from conception to completion

11. Performs a wide variety of administrative support tasks not exclusive to monitoring, screening, responding to and distributing incoming communications including phone calls and email; treating confidential matters accordingly

12. Acts as the primary resource for purchasing and procurement requirements for the department

13. Prepares and edits correspondence, communications, presentations and other documents with an understanding of sensitive and confidential material

14. Creates and updates a variety of standard and ad hoc reports per established timelines

15. Act as a resource for developing and proofreading documents within the division

16. Assists executives with personnel initiatives including completing and / or gathering all paperwork required for job postings, provides follow up on approval chain, arranges hiring committees and schedules interviews

17. Interacts with external clients as a positive representative of the University

Required Qualifications

Educational Requirements

Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution of higher education or an equivalent combination of relevant education and / or experience

Required Experience

Five (5) years of executive level administrative support experience

Preferred Qualifications

Preferred Educational Qualifications

An advanced degree from an accredited institution of higher education in a related field

Proposed Salary

The budgeted salary range is $63,840 to $70,000.Offers are based on relevant experience. Comprehensive benefits to include Medical, Dental, Vision, 13 paid holidays, vacation, generous retirement plans, tuition waiver, wellness options, and much more! Visit hr.kennesaw.edu / benefits.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

ABILITIES

Able to adapt to quickly changing circumstances

Able to take initiative and be a self-starter

Able to build relationships and coordinate with internal staff at all levels in a positive and productive manner

Able to handle multiple tasks or projects at one time meeting assigned deadlines

SKILLS

Excellent interpersonal, initiative, teamwork, problem solving, independent judgment, organization, communication (verbal and written), time management, project management and presentation skills

Proficient with computer applications and programs associated with the position (i.e. Microsoft Office suite)

Strong attention to detail and follow up skills

Strong customer service skills and phone and e-mail etiquette

Possesses a strong personal code of ethics including the ability to maintain confidentiality

USG Core Values

The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on-line at https : / / www.usg.edu / policymanual / section8 / C224 / #p8.2.18_personnel_conduct .

Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at https : / / www.usg.edu / policymanual / section6 / C2653 .

Equal Employment Opportunity

Kennesaw State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The University is committed to maintaining a fair and respectful environment for living, work and study. To that end, and in accordance with federal and state law, Board of Regents policy, and University policy, the University prohibits harassment of or discrimination against any person because of race, color, sex (including sexual harassment, pregnancy, and medical conditions related to pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, ethnicity or national origin, religion, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran or military status by any member of the KSU Community on campus, in connection with a University program or activity, or in a manner that creates a hostile environment for members of the KSU community.

For additional information on this policy, or to file a complaint under the provisions of this policy, students, employees, applicants for employment or admission or other third parties should contact the Office of Institutional Equity at English Building, Suite 225, eeo@kennesaw.edu.

Other Information

This is a supervisory position.

This position has financial responsibilities.

This position will not be required to drive.

This role is considered a position of trust.

This position requires a purchasing card (P-Card).

This position may travel 1% - 24% of the time

This position does not require security clearance.

Background Check

• Credit Report
• Standard Enhanced
• Education

Per the University System of Georgia background check policy, all final candidates will be required to consent to a criminal background investigation. Final candidates may be asked to disclose criminal record history during the initial screening process and prior to a conditional offer of employment. Applicants for positions of trust with screening

results which confirm a disqualifying criminal history will be immediately disqualified from employment eligibility.

All applicants are required to include professional references as part of their application process. Some positions may require additional job-based screenings such as motor vehicle report, credit check, pre-employment drug screening and / or verification of academic credentials.

https : / / www.usg.edu / hr / assets / hr / hrap_manual / HRAP_Background_Investigation_Employment.pdf