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Georgetown Univerisity Executive Assistant to the Vice President, Planning & Facilities Management – Georgetown University in Washington, District Of Columbia
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Executive Assistant to the Vice President, Planning & Facilities Management – Georgetown University
Job Overview
The Executive Assistant to the Vice President has key responsibilities that include but are not limited to coordinating and scheduling meetings/events, developing presentations, arranging travel, drafting and editing correspondence and reports, and responding to inquiries. As well, the serve as office manager for their direct reports within Planning & Facilities Management (PFM)
They also provide project management support for small to medium sized special initiatives, which vary given the VP’s unique and exciting portfolio that includes Facilities Management, Capital Projects, Energy and Utilities, Maintenance, Custodial and Grounds, Transportation Management, Residential Services, and Environmental Health & Safety. Separately, the VP and their chief of staff also oversee Corporate Partnerships providing various opportunities for exposure and project management experience.
Work Interactions
Reporting to the Vice President’s Chief of Staff, the Executive Assistant directly supports the VP, Associate VP of Facilities Management, and Assistant VP of Capital Projects.
The have considerable visibility as the initial point of contact for the VP, and works regularly with administrative staff of the Chief Operating Officer, Office of President, Office of Advancement, etc.
As well, they are a primary point of contact for faculty, staff, students, alumni, and university officials, and for local, national and international government officials and VIP dignitaries.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree - preferably in business, communications, project management, or another related field
2 to 4 years of progressively complex administrative and customer service experience supporting senior leadership or C-level executive(s) - preferably in a university environment
A self-directed team player who takes initiative, anticipates needs, ensures consistent high-quality products and materials, and adapts to different situations
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel) and in Google productivity software (Gmail, Google Calendar, Drive, etc.)
Excellent written and oral communication skills, including grammar, spelling and composition
Organizational skills and analytical abilities.
Proven interpersonal skills and experience providing complex administrative support in a high-profile environment with courtesy, professionalism, diplomacy, efficiency, and confidentiality
Ability to effectively manage and prioritize multiple tasks under pressure
Preferred qualification
Functional knowledge of web editing software such as WordPress
Work Mode: On Campus. Please note that work mode designations are regularly reviewed in order to meet the evolving needs of the University. Such review may necessitate a change to a position’s mode of work designation. Complete details about Georgetown University’s mode of work designations for staff positions can be found on the Department of Human Resources Mode of Work Designation (https://hr.georgetown.edu/mode-of-work-designation/) .
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Benefits:
Georgetown University offers a comprehensive and competitive benefit package that includes medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance, retirement savings, tuition assistance, work-life balance benefits, employee discounts and an array of voluntary insurance options. You can learn more about benefits and eligibility on the Department of Human Resources website (https://benefits.georgetown.edu/staff/enrolling/) .
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Georgetown University offers a comprehensive and competitive benefit package that includes medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance, retirement savings, tuition assistance, work-life balance benefits, employee discounts and an array of voluntary insurance options. You can learn more about benefits and eligibility on the Department of Human Resources website (https://benefits.georgetown.edu/staff/enrolling/) .