Dept Number/Name: 0-1201-000 / College Arts and Sciences

College Division: Acad Affairs-Coll of ArtsandSci

Salary Plan: Administrative

Job Code/Title: 2208 / Executive Assistant

Hiring Salary/Salary Range: $65,000 - 70,000

Position Number: 00052504

ORGANIZATIONAL SUMMARY:

The College of Arts and Sciences, is the intellectual heart of the University of South Florida. We are a community of teachers and scholars united in the belief that broadly educated people are the basis of a just, free, and prosperous society. By focusing on the big questions facing all of humanity, we prepare students for successful, socially responsible personal and professional lives. By conducting innovative, interdisciplinary research and scholarship, we advance knowledge in ways that prepare us to address complex social and scientific problems and enhance the quality of life for people and communities.

There are 28 departments and 27 centers and institutes within the College of Arts and Sciences. These areas comprise of approximately 700+ faculty members and 200 staff plus many OPS and student employees.

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Executive Assistant position reports to the Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences (CAS). This position uses discretion in making sound judgments, provides specialized administrative support, makes independent decisions, and ensures the security of highly sensitive and confidential matters. In addition to maintaining the Dean's calendar, responsibilities include researching and preparing materials for meetings and agenda items as well as taking accurate notes during meetings. The Executive Assistant will also assist the Dean with administrative details of managing the College of Arts and Sciences (CAS). This position works in tandem with the Dean and members of the Dean's offices to provide accurate and timely information to CAS Leadership, Chairs as well as the USF community. The Executive Assistant will draft announcements, other CAS communications and will also supervise staff and/or students.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Serves as a liaison to both internal and external constituencies. Explains policies and procedures, answers questions, and independently resolves issues whenever feasible. Prioritizes incoming correspondence, compiles information necessary to develop responses, and responds to routine requests. Receives and triages telephone calls, takes messages, and briefs leadership and/or responds independently, as appropriate. Ensures all information coming in and going out of the Dean's office is timely, relevant, professional, and credible, and that information is acted on appropriately.

Accurately maintains appointment calendar for the Dean. Schedules meetings and conferences as requested. Coordinates administrative and logistical support for such meetings and conferences. Attends meetings and conferences for and/or with the Dean when needed and takes accurate notes.

Coordinates and manages the Dean's travel arrangements, including all documents and materials required, as well as reimbursement

Oversees the general day-to-day operation of the Dean's Office. Assists with functions related to event planning, both in terms of small and large events. Supervises staff and/or students

Prepares presentation materials, editing content and adding appropriate graphic and design elements. Composes and/or prepares correspondence, memorandum, forms, and reports using appropriate software systems. Advises on and implements administrative office policies and procedures; develops and implements office forms.

Performs other duties as assigned.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:

MINIMUM:

This position requires a high school diploma or equivalent, with at least five years of experience in an office or administrative support position or a Bachelor's degree and 3 years of related experience. Additional education may not be substituted for this experience requirement.

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Information for Applicants

This position is subject to a Level 1 criminal background check.

Job Opening Number: 38264

Posting Date: 11/20/2024

Posting End Date: 12/04/2024

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