Executive Assistant

The Executive Assistant (EA) provides high-level administrative support to the Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs. This position reports to the Vice Chancellor, but also provides relevant support to the Vice Chancellor's direct reports. The EA works independently with little or no supervision, and must be exceedingly well organized, flexible and possess the ability to excel in a fast-paced environment with a high level of professionalism. The EA must effectively triage situations that are presented to the Vice Chancellor's office and resolve issues using listening, assessment and problem-solving skills or make the appropriate referral, including scheduling appointments with the Vice Chancellor.

The ability to maintain complete confidentiality is essential.

Responsibilities of the position include:

High school diploma or equivalency and three years of progressively responsible administrative/office management experience; or Associate's degree in secretarial science, business administration, or a related discipline and one year of progressively responsible administrative/office management experience; or Bachelor's degree, preferably in business administration or a related discipline; or equivalent combination of training and experience. All degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.

A Bachelor's degree, or equivalent combination of training and experience. Six or more years of administrative assistant experience, preferably in higher education advancement or institutional advancement, higher education or corporate management. Prior experience as an Executive Assistant or supporting senior-level administrators is desired.

Typical office hours are Monday-Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Occasional overtime as needed to meet the needs of the department.

Applications must be submitted online no later than 11:59 p.m. ( EST) on the closing date for each specific position. Please note that any documents submitted to Human Resources or the hiring departments become property of UNC Asheville and will not be returned. Official verification from each college/university you have attended are required upon employment, and will be requested directly from the college/university by Human Resources or from the National Student Clearinghouse. Any expense will be the responsibility of the employee. Educational degrees must be from an appropriately accredited institution. If no applicants apply who meet the required competency and training and experience requirements, management may consider other applicants. Salary would be determined based on competencies, equity, budget, and market considerations. It is the policy of UNC Asheville to conduct pre-employment background investigations on all candidates selected for employment. If hired, the candidate will be required to submit proof of eligibility to work in the United States. New employees are paid only by direct deposit to the financial institution of their choice.