Coordinator to the VP for Student Success

Savannah College of Art and Design•Savannah, GA

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About The Position

As a coordinator to the vice president (VP) for student success, you will provide executive-level administrative support to assist with the daily operations of the office of student success and advising. You will manage the VP's calendar and meeting and travel schedules, as well as handle purchases and expense reconciliations. Among other duties, you will coordinate all travel arrangements, transportation, and accommodations to ensure efficiency. You will also prioritize all incoming and outgoing communications for the VP. This includes proofreading and editing all documents originating from or passing through the office. Additionally, you will gather all weekly reports, consolidate them for the VP's review, and serve as the primary point of contact for the VP. You will handle all inquiries with discretion and escalate matters as appropriate. In this role, you will prioritize and research matters directed to the vice president, run daily reports, and manage general office tasks, including submitting work orders, requesting computers and phones from IT, and handling key and security requests. You will regularly review the student success budget to ensure financial compliance, manage non-academic appeals and complaints, and oversee department leave or vacation requests. Responsibilities include participation in professional development opportunities, such as technology training and skill-building, to improve performance, professionalism, and adaptability. You will also ensure the VP's availability and preparation for interviews and meetings, including reviewing candidate materials and briefings beforehand. Additionally, you will train new department members as needed. The ideal candidate exhibits excellent communication, organizational, and project management skills. They have a strong attention to detail and are proactive in solving problems. The candidate is also capable of working well both independently and as part of a team.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree;,one or two years of related experience and training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Salesforce, Cognos, Concur, Dropbox, Google Drive, and calendar management
Previous experience handling confidential matters
Excellent communication skills
Organizational skills
Project management skills
Strong attention to detail
Proactive in solving problems
Capable of working well both independently and as part of a team