Location: Tallahassee,FL, USA
Department
Division of Student Affairs
Responsibilities
Provides administrative and executive support for the Vice-President, Associate Vice-Presidents, and Assistant Vice-Presidents for the Division of Student Affairs. Manages the calendars and schedules of OVPSA suite executives. Interacts with both internal and external FSU constituents and consults to coordinate a variety of complex Division of Student Affairs (DSA) meetings ensuring confidentiality.
Recommends and assists in the development of communications from the Vice President. Prepares and reviews for accuracy, sensitivity, and consistency with administrative policy. This includes communication with staff, faculty, senior administrators, board members, parents, students, and community members.
Functions as the principal assistant to the Vice President for Student Affairs. Prepares the Vice-President's agendas and organizes materials for meetings. Organizes and compiles reports and documents for easy reference and retrieval by the VPSA.
Serves as trouble shooter and liaison for the VPSA. Responsible for managing the VPs complex travel arrangements, associated documentation, and expense reports. Travel includes professional development speaking engagements, board-required travel, and fundraising.
Responsible for scheduling Student Affairs Leadership Team meetings, sending out meeting invitations, preparing meeting agenda, recording meeting minutes. Responsible for meeting coordination of task force, committees, and councils developed to support DSA initiatives.
Qualifications
A Bachelor's degree and two years experience or a combination of post high school education and experience equal to six years.
Preferred Qualifications
* Ability to demonstrate effective customer service skills.
* Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
* Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
* Ability to prioritize, organize and perform multiple work assignments simultaneously.
* Knowledge of academic resources available to students.
* Knowledge of the principles and practices of event planning and ability to coordinate, organize and evaluate meetings and/or events.
* Knowledge of the concepts, principles, and practices of management.
* Ability to perform assigned responsibilities with minimal to moderate supervision.
* Knowledge of office practices, procedures, and etiquette.
University Information
One of the nation's elite research universities, Florida State University preserves, expands, and disseminates knowledge in the sciences, technology, arts, humanities, and professions, while embracing a philosophy of learning strongly rooted in the traditions of the liberal arts and critical thinking. Founded in 1851, Florida State University is the oldest continuous site of higher education in Florida. FSU is a community steeped in tradition that fosters research, encourages creativity, and embraces diversity. At FSU, there's the excitement of being part of a vibrant academic and professional community, surrounded by people whose ideas are shaping tomorrow's news!
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How To Apply
If qualified and interested in a specific job opening as advertised, apply to Florida State University at If you are a current FSU employee, apply via myFSU > Self Service.
Applicants are required to complete the online application with all applicable information. Applications must include all work history up to ten years, and education details even if attaching a resume.
Considerations
This is an A&P position.
This position requires successful completion of a criminal history background check.
Equal Employment Opportunity
An Equal Opportunity/Access/Affirmative Action/Pro Disabled & Veteran Employer.
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