Executive Assistant Jobs in New York, NY

About The Position

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college.
• Three years of progressively responsible administrative experience in higher education, education, government, nonprofit, or public administration.
• Experience supporting executive leadership and managing complex projects or initiatives involving multiple stakeholders.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Strong problem-solving and customer service skills.
• Flexible schedule, including evening and weekend hours.
• Travel to other campus locations and off-site is required.
• Official transcripts are required before the employment start date.
• New hires must establish a principal residence in New Jersey within 365 days of the effective date of hire, in accordance with the New Jersey First Act.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in strategic planning, institutional research, community engagement, government relations, and/or higher education administration.

Responsibilities

• Direct and coordinate complex administrative and operational functions for the Office of the Vice Chancellor.
• Lead executive-level projects and strategic initiatives and ensure effective execution of institutional priorities.
• Develop, implement, and evaluate policies, procedures, and operational processes.
• Provide managerial oversight of cross-divisional initiatives, administrative operations, executive communications, special projects, and institutional events.
• Coordinate work across departments and functional areas to support consistency and timely execution.
• Facilitate strategic planning and strengthen operational infrastructure in partnership with campus and external stakeholders.
• Support the Vice Chancellor in translating organizational goals into actionable outcomes.
• Assess operational needs, resolve complex administrative matters, and drive continuous improvement.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Retirement plan
• Benefits for work-life balance