Temporary Executive Assistant

Executive Assistant

We are seeking a highly organized and proactive Executive Assistant to provide temporary support to the VP of Enrollment Management during a maternity leave coverage period. The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring smooth day-to-day operations, managing schedules, and serving as a trusted point of contact both internally and externally. This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled Executive Assistant to contribute their expertise in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.

Minimum Qualifications :

• Proven experience as an Executive Assistant, Administrative Assistant, or in a similar role.
• Exceptional organizational and time-management skills with the ability to prioritize.
• Strong written and verbal communication abilities.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and / or Google Workspace.
• Ability to work independently, take initiative, and anticipate needs.
• Professional demeanor and high level of confidentiality.

Major Responsibilities :

Perform other duties as assigned.

FLSA status / position type / expected hours of work :

Salary

The hourly rate for this position is $18.51.

Application Process

Application Deadline

Application materials received by 11 : 59 p.m. October 19, 2025, will receive full consideration. The successful candidate will be required to submit official transcripts and pass a background check.

About Fort Lewis College

On a sage-brushed mesa overlooking downtown Durango and the La Plata Mountains, Fort Lewis College is Southwest Colorado's premier public undergraduate research institution. With more than half of the 3,300 students identifying as people of color, FLC's academic programming and campus life thrive on nurturing safe, diverse spaces for intellectual exploration and helping people achieve their career goals. A Native American-serving, Non-Tribal Institution, FLC is committed to promoting economic development in neighboring tribal communities and connecting students with the education they need to be the change in the world they want to see. Degree programs span the arts, business, education, health sciences, humanities, and social and natural sciences. Coursework builds on the natural, cultural, and historical resources found around the Four Corners region. Students work closely with faculty on research projects with real-world implications. Like the mountain town it resides in, FLC promotes a culture of work-life balance for students, faculty, and staff. Skyhawks enjoy unparalleled access to a healthy outdoor lifestyle thanks to 300 days of sunshine a year and more than 300 miles of hiking and biking trails in and around Durango.