Executive Assistant to the President

Title: Executive Assistant to the President

Position Type: Staff Full-Time

Days Per Week: Monday - Friday

Hours Per Week: 40

VP Area: Office of the President

Department: President's Office

Position Summary

The Executive Assistant to the President provides critical administrative and operational support that enables the president to focus on strategic leadership and institutional priorities. This position serves as the primary gatekeeper and coordinator for the president's schedule, communications, and daily operations, ensuring seamless execution of presidential duties and maintaining effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders. The role requires independent decision-making and discretion in managing confidential information while facilitating the efficient operation of the president's office. This position exists to maximize the president's effectiveness and accessibility while protecting her time for the most impactful university leadership activities.

Benefits of Working at Elon

As an Elon University employee, you’ll join an internationally acclaimed university with a commitment to fostering a thriving community. Ranked among the most innovative, creative and best-run universities in the nation, Elon’s personal approach to education extends to employees, whose growth, professional development and success is a hallmark of our training and advancement opportunities.

Elon University’s home is the charming town of Elon, North Carolina, a small, friendly community located a short distance from the beach and the mountains, and among the vibrant cities of Greensboro, Raleigh and Durham. In addition to the beautiful canopy of historic oak trees iconic to our campus, you’ll find boundless opportunities for family-friendly recreation, cultural events and outdoor activities. Hiking, water sports, fine dining and entertainment are just a few of the many happenings in the Elon area, making the region one of the nation’s premier travel destinations.

Employees at Elon enjoy a generous and comprehensive benefits package that includes:

28 annual days off, including holidays and vacation.

Immediate tuition remission for undergraduate courses

Tuition remission for approved graduate-level courses after 12 months of employment.

Retirement plan with an 8 percent contribution from the university.

Immediate eligibility for health, dental and vision insurance, along with free acute care and lab services at our onsite Health & Wellness Clinic.

Free use of campus fitness facilities.

Free admission to musical and theater performances, guest speakers, religious and ethnic observances, recitals, art exhibitions, entertainment and our Division I Phoenix athletics.

Eligibility for tuition remission at Elon for spouses, qualifying domestic partners and dependents begins at two years of service. After two years of employment, eligibility begins for participation in the Tuition Exchange, a national scholarship exchange program that enables dependents to enroll in nationally recognized partner colleges and universities.

Elon values and celebrates the diverse backgrounds, cultures, experiences and perspectives of our community members. As an equal opportunity employer, Elon’s principles of diversity extend to race and gender identity, age, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, religion, and other aspects of one’s identity. At Elon, our employees respect human differences, passion for lifelong learning, emphasis on personal integrity and an ethic of service.

Minimum Required Education and Experience

Requires a bachelor’s degree and minimum of 10 years of related experience and/or training.

Preferred Education and Experience

Prior corporate, government, or higher education experience supporting senior executives or elected officials is highly preferred.

 

Job Duties

• Calendar and Schedule Management Independently manages the president's daily and long-range workload and schedule, making decisions about appointments and engagements while prioritizing the president's time and availability.
• Meeting and Event Coordination Prepares and collects meeting materials, coordinates room requests and reservations, and works with other departments to schedule individual meetings as well as university board and council meetings.
• Communication and Correspondence Management Maintains the president's contact lists, handles corr