Executive Assistant, Special Projects and Partnerships

Executive Assistant, Special Projects and Partnerships

Full posting: https://www.future.edu/employment-opportunities/

Roles:

• Manage the daily operations of the

president’s office including scheduling,

meetings coordination, project

management, engaging with partners,

and ensuring the smooth operations of

the executive office.

• Provide administrative support for board

and cabinet meetings and other events

and meetings as needed.

• Assist the president with partnership

development, reporting, and grants

development - drafting, proofreading and

editing.

• Conduct research as needed.

• Work with other staff to ensure that the

office of the president operates smoothly

when taking vacation or other time away;

work with administrative staff to ensure

that phones are always covered.

• Obtain and maintain expertise on and

administer the J-1 VISA process, serving

as the state department approved

Alternative Responsible Officer, if

requested.

• Develop, design and implement special

projects and new partnerships, together

with the president and other team

members as appropriate.

Capabilities and qualifications:

• Minimum five years professional

work experience with strong skills

and experience in at least two of the

following areas: strategic design, social

finance, Indigenous engagement, social

innovation, community development,

higher education, executive office

management.

• Excellent skills with a range of office

software and tech tools.

• Excellent written and verbal

communication, organizational, and

project management skills.

• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple

projects simultaneously.

• Strong creative and analytical skills and

attention to detail, and a commitment to

complete tasks and follow-through.

• Energetic, growth mindset, well-

organized, and capable of functioning

effectively in an independent

environment and on a team.

• Reliable and dependable hard worker

with curiosity and problem-solving skills.

• Ability to attend and assist in hosting

events presented by the president and/or

the University.

• Must have and maintain a valid driver’s

license that authorizes driving within the United States.