Grinnell Chamber

Executive Asst to the President And Chief of Staff

Full time
Posted: 10/16/2025
Grinnell, IA
hr@grinnell.edu

Description

RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Advanced administrative duties requiring strong analytical, time-management skills.
  • Calendar management-scheduling meetings, appointments, events and travel.
  • Assist with daily operations of the Office of the President.
  • Work in collaboration with the Secretary of the College and/or the Administrative Assistant to complete required tasks around Board Meetings, Senior Leadership, budget reporting, written and distribution of correspondence.
  • Resolve routine and complex inquires, triaging needs of appointments, calendar requests, meetings and travel.
  • Project management-developing plans and timelines for assigned projects, tracking deliverables and deadlines, keeping all project team members informed.
  • Event management-support the executive team through preparation of agendas, minutes, scheduling and related communications. Working closely with senior leadership administrative assistants.
  • Coordinates events at the President’s Residence, Winter Banquet, Presidential Retreats etc.
  • Occasional varied work schedule to accommodate scheduled events.

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree from 4-year college or university or equivalent combination of education and significant professional experience serving at executive level may be considered in lieu of a degree
  • Minimum of 7 years of progressively responsible executive level experience.
  • Champions diversity, equity, and inclusion
  • Highest level of confidentiality maintained
  • Demonstrated proficiency in using the Microsoft Office suite applications, Teams, and WebEx
  • Detailed oriented and well organized
  • Excellent written and oral communications skills, including grammar and spelling
  • The ability to adapt to changing circumstances
  • Strength in developing relationships with internal and external partners.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Project Management Certification.
  • Experience in a higher education setting.

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