Executive Assistant

The Ohio State University • Columbus, OH

7d • $55,700 - $72,700 • Onsite

About The Position

The Executive Assistant in the Office of Legal Affairs provides high-level administrative support to the Senior Associate Vice President and Deputy General Counsel (SAVP & DGC). This role manages and oversees administrative functions of the SAVP & DGC’s office, researches information, and provides guidance and recommendations on a broad range of issues, including labor and employment legal services and special projects. The Executive Assistant serves as the primary liaison between the SAVP & DGC and university leadership, including the Office of Human Resources, Wexner Medical Center leadership, deans, senior administrators, and key stakeholders across the university. The position also interfaces with members of The Ohio State University Board of Trustees and external partners as appropriate, managing highly sensitive and confidential information with sound judgment. The role provides executive-level administrative and operational support in a complex, fast-paced legal environment, assessing priorities and coordinating a demanding calendar of meetings and commitments. The Executive Assistant evaluates inquiries directed to the SAVP & DGC, determines the appropriate course of action, and delegates or responds accordingly, while also supporting the coordination of leadership meetings and cross-functional initiatives across legal practice areas.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or an equivalent experience.
• Two (2) years of relevant experience required.

Nice To Haves

• Two to four (2-4) years of relevant experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides high-level administrative support to the Senior Associate Vice President and Deputy General Counsel (SAVP & DGC).
• Manages, directs, and oversees administrative functions of the SAVP & DGC’s office.
• Researches information and provides guidance and recommendations to the SAVP & DGC on a broad range of issues, including those related to labor and employment legal services and special projects.
• Serves as primary liaison between the SAVP & DGC and university leadership, including the Office of Human Resources, Wexner Medical Center leadership, deans, senior administrators, and key stakeholders across the university.
• Interfaces with members of The Ohio State University Board of Trustees and external partners as appropriate.
• Manages information of a highly sensitive and confidential nature while exercising sound judgment.
• Provides executive-level administrative and operational support in a complex, fast-paced legal environment.
• Assesses priorities and coordinates a demanding calendar of meetings and commitments.
• Evaluates inquiries directed to the SAVP & DGC, determines appropriate course of action, and delegates or responds accordingly.
• Supports coordination of leadership meetings and cross-functional initiatives across legal practice areas.

Benefits

• Medical, dental and vision coverage, with Ohio State paying a significant portion of the cost.
• Paid time off, including sick and vacation time and 11 holidays.
• State retirement plan or an alternative retirement plan, both with generous employer contributions.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level