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Central Washington University Executive Assistant to the Vice President for University Relations in Ellensburg, Washington
Job Summary Central Washington University is recruiting an Executive Assistant to the Vice President for University Relations to join our University Relations team in Ellensburg, Washington. This role is an important member of our team as they provide executive-level support to the Vice President for University Relations at Central Washington University. The role is a campus-based position, which means you get to see the lives you are impacting. We're offering a salary, depending on experience, from $52,588 - $64,420 annually plus the awesome CWU benefits. Who we are: We are a team of individuals committed to Changing Students' Lives. No matter what job, each of us plays a part in supporting and empowering our students to fulfill their dreams. Working in higher education provides career growth and career choice. Think of a university campus like a mini city, operating across 380 acres. You'll find diverse academics, libraries, athletics and sporting events, full service and quick serve dining, conferences and events from small to large, recreation centers, housing, health services, police and public safety for the campus population of 10,000 students. Central Washington University has been named a Fulbright U.S. Scholar Program Top Producing Institution for the 2022-2023 academic year. In addition, for the seventh time in eight years, CWU is a recipient of the prestigious Higher Education Excellence in Diversity (HEED) Award from INSIGHT Into Diversity magazine. Come join us on our journey to encourage, inspire, and create spaces where all identities thrive on campus. Tour our campus in Ellensburg here. The CWU Division of University Relations is made up of marketing, communications, and creative professionals who are committed to promoting the university and elevating our brand. We collaborate with partners across campus and in the community to build awareness and support for CWU, while leading our marketing, communication, and brand strategy. Our experienced team of professionals helps faculty, staff, students, and alumni share their successes, opportunities, and discoveries to key audiences. We also facilitate crisis and emergency communications and work with local, state, and federal government agencies to help advance our legislative priorities. And we are proud partners in helping the university pursue its vision to be a model learning community of equity and belonging. At CWU, all employees are expected to support CWU's commitment to diversity and to bring and support inclusion into the university environment. www.cwu.edu/about/offices/university-relations/index.php What we offer: Our investment in you begins the day you join our team, a healthy and successful future for you is important to us. We offer medical, dental, life and disability insurance, retirement and optional savings plans, tuition assistance for you and your dependents, discounts across town, an employee assistance program for individualized counseling, and a wellness incentive program. Learn more: Benefits, Perks, and Leave. The Role: The executive assistant supports the daily office operations of the Vice President of University Relations and requires the ability to anticipate needs, think critically, and offer solutions to problems with a high level of professionalism and confidentiality. As an executive-level assistant, the incumbent supports executive leaders through building networks and partnerships, proactively planning for future activities, and providing documents and resources necessary for leaders to complete their work. This position will embody and advance the vision, mission, and values of the university and operate at both a transactional level (completing regularized, day-to-day management tasks) and transformational level (providing leadership and thought partnership with executives and building collaborations across units). This position acts