As the Executive Assistant to the Director of Residence Life & Educational Initiatives (DRLEI), you will play a crucial role in maintaining strict confidentiality within the DRLEI's office and Residence Life unit. Your ability to anticipate, analyze, and meet the administrative demands of the DRLEI's office, while efficiently multitasking in a fast-paced environment with frequently changing priorities, is essential. You will be responsible for managing the DRLEI's calendar, scheduling appointments, and preparing for meetings, including attending and taking minutes as directed. Your excellent judgment and discretion will be key in handling sensitive and confidential matters, as you represent the DRLEI in various communications and attend meetings on their behalf. Active participation in the Leadership team is expected, where you will lead discussions, serve on committees, and contribute to short-term and strategic planning. Your role will involve researching and preparing background information, composing and editing various materials, and responding to unforeseen problems by identifying resources and informing necessary parties. Assisting with business travel through the Concur software program, coordinating various tasks related to search committees, and providing backup support for the Executive Assistant to the Director of University Housing are also part of your responsibilities. You will play a vital role in staff transitions, maintain professional development budgets, and serve as a custodian for department procurement cards. Your strategic planning and budget tracking skills will be crucial as you interpret and communicate policies and procedures, liaise with the housing business office, and prepare reports. Additionally, you will coordinate events, meetings, and retreats, handle communications related to public, student, staff, and parent inquiries, and independently manage certain departmental processes. Your ability to make recommendations for efficient policies and procedures, oversee the departmental SharePoint site, and handle various other duties, including potential supervision of student office assistants, will contribute to the overall success of the role.