The Executive Assistant for Strategic Operations and Governmental Relations serves as part of the University’s government relations team by engaging with federal, state, and local officials and their teams related to advocacy and outreach. The Executive Assistant for Strategic Operations and Governmental Relations also works closely with executive level offices across the University, including vice presidents, deans, directors, and others.
The Executive Assistant for Strategic Operations and Governmental Relations plays a critical role in the Office of the President by scheduling meetings, as well as assisting in the preparation and review of correspondence, publications, reports, briefing and research documents, and other communication and outreach. The Executive Assistant for Strategic Operations and Governmental Relations must be professional and discreet in the execution of University business, including the handling of confidential matters.
Type of Recruitment Knowledge, skills and abilities
Demonstrated ability to effectively oversee office operations and processes. Considerable knowledge of effective customer service and problem resolution techniques. Excellent communications skills, both written and oral. Ability to work effectively with internal and external customers to include deans, directors, vice presidents, and government officials at the federal, state, and local level. Demonstrated skill in proofreading documents and the ability to pay close attention to detail. Demonstrated ability to collect, compile, and analyze data. Effective time management and organizational skills to effectively manage multiple tasks and priorities. Demonstrated ability to be discrete, employ tact and poise, maintain confidentiality, and safeguard sensitive documents and/or information. Exceptional computer and technical skills to include proficient skill in the use of Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Outlook.
Special licenses, registration or certification
None
Education or training
None
Level and type of experience
Considerable experience in an administrative role supporting an executive level position. Significant experience in office management to include coordinating office programs and events. Significant experience in scheduling meetings, developing agendas, preparing minutes, arranging travel, drafting correspondences, and preparing presentations.
Preferred knowledge, skills, abilities, education, experience, licensure, certification
Considerable progressively responsible related experience supporting a chief executive officer in a college or university setting. Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, or related field.
Conditions of Employment
In accordance with Executive Directive #18 issued by Governor Ralph Northam effective September 1, 2021, all Old Dominion University employees who enter the workplace or work remotely must disclose their vaccine status to the designated university personnel. Employees who are not fully vaccinated or who refuse to disclose their current vaccine status, must undergo weekly COVID-19 testing and disclose weekly the results of those tests to designated university personnel.
Annual Salary/Hourly Rate Salary commensurate with education and experience
Job Requisition Number
S01657
Job Open To
General Public
Open Date
09/13/2021
Close Date
09/24/2021
Open Until Filled
No
Special Instructions Summary
None
Criminal Background Check
The final candidate is required to complete a criminal history check.
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https://www.odu.edu/about/president/directory
Equity Statement
It is the policy of Old Dominion University to provide equal employment, educational and social opportunities for all persons, without regard to race (or traits historically associated with race including hair texture, hair type, and protective hairstyles such as braids, locks, and twists), color, religion, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), national origin, gender identity or expression, age, veteran status, disability, political affiliation, sexual orientation or genetic information. Minorities, women, veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
Reasonable Accommodation Request
Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or © consistent with contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.
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