Executive Assistant to the Dean

🇺🇸 Norfolk, VA 🕑 Full-Time 💰 $57K 💻 Other 🗓️ June 26th, 2026

Edtech.com's Summary

Old Dominion University is hiring an Executive Assistant to the Dean. The role provides high-level administrative and executive support to the Dean of the Joint School of Public Health at Old Dominion University and Norfolk State University, serving as the primary liaison with internal and external stakeholders and managing communications for the Dean’s Office while handling complex and confidential matters.

Highlights

Provide executive-level administrative support to the Dean of the Joint School of Public Health.
Serve as the primary liaison between the Dean and internal/external stakeholders.
Manage communications for the Dean’s Office.
Handle complex calendar conflicts and confidential matters requiring discretion and sound judgment.
Proficiency required in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Adobe applications.
Strong organizational and communication skills needed to manage multiple priorities independently.
Preferred bachelor’s degree with at least three years of executive support experience, preferably in an academic setting.
Experience working in higher education and managing confidential academic matters is advantageous.
Salary starts at $57,000 and is commensurate with education and experience.
Mandatory criminal background check and ability to work during standard office hours with occasional after-hours requirements.