Executive Assistant (Higher Education) Job at Confidential, Providence, RI

  • Confidential
  • Providence, RI

Job Description

We are partnered with a prestigious higher education institution who is seeking an experienced Executive Assistant to provide direct, high-level administrative support to two key leaders within the Dean’s Office. Operating in a highly professional, confidential, and smart-casual environment, this role serves as a key liaison for internal and external stakeholders ranging from students to government officials. If qualified and interested, please apply directly for immediate consideration!

salary: $25 - $28 per hour
shift: First
work hours: 8 AM - 4 PM
education: Bachelors

Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities

  • Calendar Management: Complex scheduling, time management, and agenda coordination across multiple calendars.

  • Written Communication: Draft and edit professional emails, formal letters, memos, and executive correspondence.

  • Executive & Meeting Support: Prepare agendas, briefs, and materials for both high-level executive discussions and large committee meetings.

Required Qualifications

  • 3–5 years of hands-on executive assistant or high-level office support experience.

  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite & Google Workspace (Gmail, Google Docs, Sheets, Calendar).

  • Proven expertise in complex calendaring, time management, and drafting executive-level correspondence.

  • Ability to handle sensitive, highly confidential information with discretion and professionalism.

  • Preferred Experience

  • Prior experience with meeting prep, travel logistics, and corporate or academic event setup.

  • Event Support: Assist with logistics, setup, material production, and cleanup for academic and administrative events.

  • Travel Coordination: Arrange comprehensive travel itineraries and logistics.

  • General Reception & Office Operations: Greet high-level guests, manage incoming inquiries, maintain filing systems, and perform ad-hoc support as needed.

Skills
  • Executive
  • Scheduling Appointments
  • Problem Solving
  • Written Communication
  • Creating Presentations
  • Organization
  • Prioritizing
  • Maintaining Calendars
  • Transcribing Notes
  • Preparing Agendas
  • Multi-tasking
  • Administrative Duties
Qualifications
  • Years of experience: 3 years
  • Experience level: Experienced
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Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).

This posting is open for thirty (30) days.

Job Tags

Hourly pay, Permanent employment, Temporary work, Work experience placement, Casual work, Work at office, Immediate start, Shift work

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