Executive Assistant

Western Governors University • Salt Lake, UT

32d

About The Position

If you’re passionate about building a better future for individuals, communities, and our country—and you’re committed to working hard to play your part in building that future—consider WGU as the next step in your career. Driven by a mission to expand access to higher education through online, competency-based degree programs, WGU is also committed to being a great place to work for a diverse workforce of student-focused professionals. The university has pioneered a new way to learn in the 21st century, one that has received praise from academic, industry, government, and media leaders. Whatever your role, working for WGU gives you a part to play in helping students graduate, creating a better tomorrow for themselves and their families. The salary range for this position takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs. At WGU, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their position, and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current range is: Grade: Professional 307 Pay Range: $66,300.00 - $99,500.00 Job Description The Executive Assistant, E3, reports to executive leaders at the Vice President level and is critical in supporting senior leadership administrative functions over large departments or functional areas. This position requires exceptional organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage a wide range of tasks with discretion and professionalism. The Executive Assistant serves as the primary point of contact for internal and external stakeholders and must exercise a high level of confidentiality and diplomacy as a representative of the university. Description We are seeking an experienced executive assistant to perform a wide range of communication, administrative, and support activities for the Vice President of University Technology at WGU. The selected candidate will gain valuable insight and experience in both administrative experience as well as understanding how technology is developed and managed at the nation's most innovative higher education institution.

Requirements

• Associate's Degree
• 4 years of related experience
• Equivalent relevant experience performing the essential functions of this job may substitute for education degree requirements.
• Generally, equivalent relevant experience is defined as 1 year of experience for 1 year of education and is the discretion of the hiring manager.

Responsibilities

• Provide calendar support, including scheduling and coordinating meetings
• Provide meeting management services, including agenda preparation, note taking, and follow up
• Draft and edit reports, email, and other communications
• Assist in preparing project and budget reports
• Create presentations, diagrams, spreadsheets, and other documentation
• Provide other miscellaneous support as needed
• Keep the VP advised of time-sensitive and priority issues, ensuring proper follow-up
• Coordinate on- and off-site meetings and events
• Conduct research and assist on various projects as assigned by the VP
• Prepare and submit expense reports
• Coordinate travel arrangements
• Organize team building activities
• Maintain confidential and sensitive information
• Act as a point of contact across departments and WGU partners
• Support VP and team with other duties as needed

Benefits

• eligible for bonuses; medical, dental, vision, telehealth and mental healthcare; health savings account and flexible spending account; basic and voluntary life insurance; disability coverage; accident, critical illness and hospital indemnity supplemental coverages; legal and identity theft coverage; retirement savings plan; wellbeing program; discounted WGU tuition; and flexible paid time off for rest and relaxation with no need for accrual, flexible paid sick time with no need for accrual, 11 paid holidays, and other paid leaves, including up to 12 weeks of parental leave

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Executive
• Education Level: Associate degree