DetailsOpen Date 11/05/2024Requisition Number PRN40263BJob Title Executive AssistantWorking Title Executive Assistant to the College of Law DeanJob Grade EFLSA Code AdministrativePatient Sensitive Job Code? NoStandard Hours per Week 40Full Time or Part Time? Full TimeShift DayWork Schedule SummaryThe Dean’s Office adopted a hybrid office model, and this position may have flexibility to work from home on certain days. Please note that accompanying the Dean to offsite events and meetings is required and this will involve working after regular business hours and occasional travel.VP Area Academic AffairsDepartment 00096 - College of Law - DeanLocation CampusCity Salt Lake City, UTType of Recruitment External PostingPay Rate Range 39,300 - 60,000 Commensurate with experienceClose Date 12/31/2024Job SummaryThe SJ Quinney College of Law is a top 30 Law School. Our comparatively small class size and above average faculty to student ratio creates an excellent learning environment for our students. The position of Executive Assistant (EA) to the College of Law (CoL) Dean is a vital role in our staff complement, working in tandem with the Executive Assistant to the Associate Deans and the Executive Assistant to the Chief of Staff and will actively participate as part of the CoL staff Administrative Resource Team. A successful candidate will have a strong administrative background, proven ability to proactively manage multiple priorities and deadlines, clarity of vision in overseeing and maintaining a nuanced calendar and travel schedule for the Dean, excellent communication skills and a background interacting with a wide variety of stakeholders.This position requires flexibility, confidentiality, and respectful interactions with all parties with a strong emphasis on collaboration and knowledge sharing. The Executive assistant to the Dean reports with a dotted line to the Dean of the College of Law and the Chief of Staff, and will work directly with students, staff, and faculty. Frequent collaboration with local and national business partners, academic stakeholders, both internal and external to the University of Utah, and local and national legal communities, including CoL alum, donors, and friends. The Dean’s Office has adopted a hybrid office model, and this position may have flexibility to work from home on certain days. Please note that accompanying the Dean to offsite events and meetings is required and this will involve working after regular business hours and occasional travel.Responsibilities
Organize and schedule the Dean’s calendar and travel.
Assist other administrators that travel with the Dean when needed.
Draft and disseminate various forms of communication using Word, Outlook, Excel, and PowerPoint as well as conducting research using the internet and various social media platforms.
Assist with scheduling, planning, and coordinating professional events and programs, independently or in conjunction with appropriate stakeholders, such as large conferences, workshops, speaker events, and committee meetings.
Perform and/or coordinate various front office duties including greeting visitors, answering phones, ordering supplies, maintaining physical and electronic files, serving as gatekeeper for the Dean.
Provide professional communications on behalf of the Dean to various internal and external stakeholders.
Resolves a variety of complex administrative problems for faculty, staff, students
As the Dean’s representative, assists with faculty meetings, faculty hiring, and faculty votes.
Researches, analyzes and prepares administrative oversite for faculty and staff meetings as needed.
Represents the Dean at meetings as required.
Other tasks and responsibilities as assigned.
Work Environment and Level of Frequency typically requiredNearly Continuously: Office environment.Physical Requirements and Level of Frequency that may be requiredNearly Continuously: Sitting, hearing, listening, talking.Often: Repetitive hand motion (such as typing), walking.Seldom: Bending, reaching overhead.Minimum QualificationsBachelor’s degree (or equivalency) in Business, Finance, Health Care Administration or a related field. Two years office management and supervisory experience, demonstrated knowledge of finance and budgeting, and public relations skills required. Demonstrated human relations and effective communication skills are also required.EQUIVALENCY STATEMENT : 1 year of higher education can be substituted for 1 year of directly related work experience. (Example: Bachelor’s degree = 4 years of directly related work experience.)Applicants must demonstrate the potential ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined in the position description.PreferencesFamiliar and confident working with senior and director level management is typical of an executive level work environment. A successful candidate relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. Performs a variety of complex tasks with little or no supervision or direction. Responsive to challenging situations quickly and professionally. Collaborates professionally with other staff members to resolve issues and maintain or improve processes.Type Benefited StaffSpecial Instructions SummaryIncumbent uses independent judgement in resolving various problems that involve faculty, staff, students and the general public. Must use judgement and discretion when advising others of the executive’s view on policies and other issues. This position initiates and has input in the hiring and employment decisions related to subordinate staff.Incumbents in this position may be required to represent the executive at meetings and interact with individuals at the highest levels in public and private organizations on a local and national basis.This job description is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to the job.Additional InformationThe University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems (“URS”). Eligible new hires with prior URS service, may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Human Resources at (801) 581-7447 for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS’ post-retirement rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at (801) 366-7770 or (800) 695-4877 or University Human Resource Management at (801) 581-7447 if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules.This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen.The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students and patients from all backgrounds and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education and quality healthcare for historically underrepresented students and patients.All qualified individuals are strongly encouraged to apply. Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. 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