Executive Coordinator Office of President & Board of Trustees

Huntington University•Huntington, IN

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Huntington University has an opening for an Executive Coordinator for the Office of the President and Board of Trustees. The Executive Coordinator for the Office of the President and Board of Trustees serves as a senior-level administrative and operational partner to the President, providing strategic coordination, executive-level communication, and oversight of key institutional processes. This role is responsible for ensuring the effectiveness and alignment of the President's Office, the Board of Trustees, and select institutional initiatives. The Executive Coordinator exercises sound judgment, anticipates needs, and manages complex, high-priority responsibilities with discretion and precision. Serving as a trusted advisor and gatekeeper to the President, this individual helps steward the President's time, priorities, and communications. Acting on behalf of the President when appropriate, the Executive Coordinator communicates with internal and external constituents, advances institutional priorities, and ensures alignment with the strategic direction of Huntington University.

Requirements

Must have a strong personal Christian commitment and faith in Jesus Christ and a desire to serve others.
Must be committed to the mission of Huntington University as a comprehensive Christian College dedicated to educating students to impact our world for Christ.
Bachelor’s degree required.
5+ years of progressively responsible executive-level administrative or operational support.
Demonstrated experience supporting senior leadership.
Proven experience in event planning, project coordination, and governance support.
Exceptional organizational and project management abilities with a proactive, strategic mindset.
Outstanding written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to draft correspondence, prepare remarks, and communicate on behalf of senior leadership.
Demonstrated ability to exercise sound judgment and handle sensitive matters with a high degree of discretion.
Meticulous attention to detail and commitment to accuracy in all aspects of work.
Strong interpersonal and relationship management skills, particularly with senior leaders and external stakeholders.
Ability to manage competing priorities and execute under tight deadlines with excellence.
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and Outlook, particularly in calendar and information management.
Strong financial acumen, including budget tracking and reconciliation.

Nice To Haves

Experience in higher education or similarly complex organizational environments strongly preferred.
Positive interpersonal skills and a team player.
Commitment to continuous process improvement.

Responsibilities

Serves as a senior-level administrative and operational partner to the President.
Provides strategic coordination, executive-level communication, and oversight of key institutional processes.
Ensures the effectiveness and alignment of the President's Office, the Board of Trustees, and select institutional initiatives.
Exercises sound judgment, anticipates needs, and manages complex, high-priority responsibilities with discretion and precision.
Acts as a trusted advisor and gatekeeper to the President.
Steward's the President's time, priorities, and communications.
Communicates with internal and external constituents on behalf of the President when appropriate.
Advances institutional priorities.
Ensures alignment with the strategic direction of Huntington University.