Location: Decatur,IL, USA
Provides administrative support for External Relations division and serves as the assistant to the Vice President of External Relations. Facilitates and directs the day-to-day functions of the External Relations office, which includes multiple Program Directors and the Vice President of External Relations. Assists and manages the day-to-day events and needs of the Vice President of External Relations. Prioritizes and manages multiple projects regularly during and outside of normal work hours. Work is performed under minimum supervision and requires incumbent to exercise independent judgment and discretion.
Required Qualifications
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
A Bachelor's Degree in Business Management or related field and three to five years of administrative support experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
Ability to prioritize job responsibilities; work effectively with in highly stressful situations; ability to make sound decisions in accordance with college policy, rules, regulations, and departmental policies; demonstrates the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships internally and externally; exceptional written and verbal communication; professional customer service skills; fluent in word processing and preparing spreadsheets; knowledge of modern office practices and procedures; self-starter.
Preferred Qualifications Physical Demands
EXPECTED HOURS OF WORK
This position experiences irregular working hours and flexibility to the daily schedule is needed. Normal working hours Monday - Friday 8:00am-5:00pm with some flexibility.
Summer hours may vary. Night and weekend availability is required to attend events and meet deadlines if needed.
TRAVEL
Occasional irregular hours. Local and out of state travel is needed.
PHYSICAL/MENTAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT
Must be able to work effectively in stressful situations.
Must be able to lift and carry objects weighing 25 pounds.
Must be able to receive, process, and provide visual and verbal information.
Provide timely response to externally imposed conditions and deadlines.
Respond to concurrent, multiple, non-related issues.
Ensure availability outside of normal working hours.
Salary Pay Grade: E-10: Minimum Starting Salary $49,427.96/yr