Executive Assistant to the President
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Why apply?Wesley Biblical Seminary is engaged in a vital mission to develop trusted leaders for faithful churches. The President's office is a high-energy dynamic center for bringing together the faculty, staff, students, and external stakeholders who make that mission possible. As the Executive Assistant to the president, you will have the opportunity to make a significant difference by supporting the president through your excellent skills in organization and interpersonal communication. If you consider yourself at the sweet spot between being a thorough, organized, detail-oriented person, but also a great people person, this could be the perfect position for you.TimelineApplications for this position will be closed Aug. 31, 2024.Position SummaryThe Executive Assistant to the President provides comprehensive administrative support to the President, ensuring efficient office operation. The assistant will manage schedules, coordinate meetings and events, handle correspondence, prepare reports, and communicate with faculty, staff, students, and external stakeholders. The ideal candidate will have a bachelor's degree, exceptional organizational and communication skills, and proficiency in office software. Experience in an academic or non-profit environment is preferred. The role requires discretion, initiative, and managing multiple priorities in a dynamic setting.Primary Duties

• Handle all administrative details associated with presidential cabinet meetings (i.e. prepare and distribute notices, agendas, minutes, etc.).
• Maintain the President's email correspondence
• Maintain the President's calendar
• Run errands assigned by the President
• Other duties as assigned by the President

Qualifications

• Associate's or bachelor's degree in a related field preferred
• A minimum of three years experience in an administrative position
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, and interpersonal skills
• Ability to present information concisely and effectively, both verbally and in writing
• Ability to independently organize and prioritize work with little supervision

Benefits

• Health Insurance (100% of employee cost paid)
• Ten days Paid Time Off, Five paid holidays, in addition to PTO during Spring Break, Thanksgiving Break, and Christmas/New Year's Break
• Option to participate in a 403(b) retirement plan
• Educational scholarship programs
• Other benefits as described in the employee handbook

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About Wesley Biblical SeminaryWBS is an independent seminary in the Wesleyan/Methodist tradition providing graduate theological education to men and women called to Christian leadership. Our mission is to develop trusted leaders for faithful churches. In addition to its core Master's degree programs, WBS offers a doctoral program, the College at WBS undergraduate program, and the Wesley Institute lay education program. The newest addition to our services has been the alternative Course of Study for the Global Methodist Church.Headquartered in Ridgeland, Mississippi in the Jackson metro area, WBS serves students nationwide and worldwide through our online learning platform. The staff includes a mixture of on-site and remote workers.Central to the seminary's ethos is our commitment to the inerrancy of Scripture and the real possibility of holiness as taught in classic Christianity in the Wesleyan tradition. With a relatively small staff, the culture of WBS has been a tightly-knit, team-oriented spirit that values creativity and innovation.WBS has experienced unprecedented growth in recent years and expects to continue a positive trajectory in enrollment, development, and influence.