University of Nebraska – Lincoln
Executive Assistant
🇺🇸 Lincoln, NE
🕑 Full-Time
💰 $60K
💻 Other
🗓️ May 21st, 2025
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Highlights
- Support Vice Chancellor for Student Life with executive-level assistance and project management.
- Oversee daily operations and coordinate multiple tasks/projects efficiently.
- Required proficiency in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, SharePoint, OneDrive, Teams, and Zoom.
- Minimum salary set at $60,000 per year.
- Requires a Bachelor's degree or equivalent with 5 years of administrative experience.
- Must demonstrate excellent problem-solving, judgment, and communication skills.
Executive Assistant Full Description
Department | Student Life-50000088
Requisition Number | S_250392
Posting Open Date | 05/20/2025
Application Review Date: (To ensure consideration, please submit all application materials before review date) | 06/09/2025
Posting Close Date |
Open Until Filled | Yes
Description of Work
The Executive Assistant provides highly skilled professional support to the Vice Chancellor and Office of the Vice Chancellor for Student Life. The role requires high-level decision making, prioritization, coordination, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple tasks/projects simultaneously. Responsibilities include providing executive level administrative support to the Vice Chancellor, overseeing all aspects of day-to-day operations of the Office of the Vice Chancellor for Student Life, and management of projects that are integral to the success of the Division of Student Life. The successful candidate must function independently, be highly organized, and provide outstanding customer service. The Executive Assistant will join an energetic, student-centered, and team-oriented staff that leverages individual strengths and innovation to achieve the Student Life mission and vision.
The University of Nebraska-Lincoln seeks to attract and retain a high performing and collaborative workforce. UNL is committed to providing a work environment and culture that fosters personal and professional success where every person and every interaction matters. The University is proud to be one of Nebraska’s preferred and largest employers where individuals are able to participate and contribute to their full potential.
As an EO/AA employer, qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, and/or political affiliation. See: http://www.unl.edu/equity/notice-nondiscrimination
Minimum Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s or equivalent education/experience. 5 years of progressively responsible administrative experience. Demonstrated experience working with high-level administrators. Evidence of excellent written and verbal communication and organizational skills. Experience problem solving and making sound judgement. Possess a service-oriented approach to all aspects of work. Demonstrated ability to work independently and as a team member. Proficiency in the following software applications: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, SharePoint, OneDrive, Teams, and Zoom.
Preferred Qualifications | 2 years’ experience working in higher education. Experience supervising student or professional staff.
Pre-Placement Driving Record Review Required | No
Physical Required | No
Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) required. Subject to DOT approved pre-employment & random testing for alcohol and controlled substances. | No
Criminal History Background Check Required | Yes
Posted Salary | $60,000/yr. minimum
How to Apply | “Click on “Apply for this Job”. You will then either create an application or edit your current application that is on file. You will be required to attach your resume, cover letter and list of references as three (3) separate documents in MS Word or PDF format.”
For questions or accommodations related to this position contact | Tony Rathgeber, Chief of Staff
trathgeber@unl.edu
402-472-5063
Job Category (old) | Managerial/Professional
Job Type | Full-Time
Alternate Work Schedule (if other than 8-5) | Some evenings and weekends
Work Location (City, State) | Lincoln, NE
Position funded by grant or other form of temporary funding? | No
If Temporary, indicate end date |
Planned Hire Date: |
Appointment End Date |
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(Open Ended Question) - * Describe a time you did more than what was expected to help someone. Why did you go the extra mile, and how did it help them?
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- List of References
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