CSCU Administrative Assistant

Eastern Connecticut State University is seeking a qualified candidate to fill a CSCU Administrative Assistant position for the office of Institutional Advancement. Eastern is Connecticut’s Public Liberal Arts University and is located in Willimantic, Connecticut which is 1.5 hours from Boston and 2.5 hours from New York City. Eastern is one of four universities in the Connecticut State College and University System (CSCU). The position also offers substantial health and retirement benefits.

The Administrative Assistant acts as a confidential administrative support to the Vice President of Institutional Advancement, provides support to the Senior Leadership Team of the Division, interacts with university personnel and exercises independent judgment regarding matters relating to the assigned office. The Assistant handles correspondence for the office, schedules appointments and meetings, screens telephone calls, assists with administrative details, composes routine letters, edits correspondence, performs directed research activities, monitors office budgets and division accounts, prepares reports, and coordinates various projects as assigned.

The successful candidate must possess superior administrative skills, including word processing; demonstrated ability to create spreadsheets and assist with presentations; superior calendar management; the ability to handle highly confidential material with appropriate discretion; effective interpersonal skills and the ability to consistently exercise tact, diplomacy, problem solving skills, and a customer service orientation with various constituent groups in a busy office environment; evidence of strong writing and editing skills; excellent organizational skills and demonstrated ability to work successfully on multiple projects, including ensuring that key deadlines are met throughout the year.

Required Qualifications:
Three years’ experience as an Administrative Assistant.

Preferred Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree.
Experience in a higher education setting.
Experience supervising support staff/student employees.
Administrative experience supporting high-level executives.

Salary and fringe benefits are highly competitive. Interested candidates should include a cover letter, resume, and contact information for three references with their application. Preferences will be given to candidates who apply by February 14, 2025.

TO APPLY:
Applications should upload a cover letter, current resume and contact information of three professional references to JazzHR at: CSCU Administrative Assistant - Eastern CT State University - Career Page. Cover letter should be addressed to Chair, Search Committee for the CSCU Administrative Assistant. This position will remain open until filled however, applications submitted by February 13, 2025, will receive highest consideration.

Eastern Connecticut State University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, age, gender, gender identity or expression, national origin, marital status, ancestry, present or past history of mental disorder, learning disability or physical disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information or criminal record. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies: LaMar Coleman, Ed.D., Vice President for Equity and Diversity. Dr. Coleman can be reached at: 860-465-5112 or via email at: colemanla@easternct.edu.

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