University of Dayton is hiring a Director, Office of the President. The role involves driving the President's priorities through strategic coordination, executive-level support, and managing critical workflows to advance high-impact initiatives in collaboration with university leaders. The Director provides high-level administrative, project, and operational support to ensure the smooth functioning of the President’s Office and effective communication with internal and external stakeholders.
Highlights
Drive the President’s priorities via strategic coordination and seamless operations.
Manage critical workflows and prepare materials, briefings, and communications.
Support internal leadership processes and coordinate cross-functional projects.
Provide executive-level administrative and operational support to the President’s Office.
Requires proficiency with common office technologies and ability to learn new systems quickly.
Minimum qualifications include a bachelor’s degree and five years of experience in administrative, project management, or executive support roles in higher education or similar complex organizations.
Strong written and verbal communication skills, sound judgment, discretion, and commitment to confidentiality.
Preferred qualifications include experience supporting senior executives, agenda development, budget tracking, event coordination, and familiarity with Catholic and Marianist mission-driven environments.
Position offers benefits including health, dental, vision insurance, retirement, disability, tuition assistance, vacation, sick accrual, and holiday pay.
Reports to Executive Director, Office of the President and Secretary of the Board of Trustees, working closely with leaders across the university.