Executive Assistant for the Vice President for University Relations & Athletics



Executive Assistant for the Vice President for University Relations & Athletics

Salary

$46,020.00 - $54,000.00 Annually

Location

Kutztown, PA

Job Type

Full Time

Job Number

2023-0177 FILLED

Division

University Relations and Athletics

Department

University Relations - Clerical

Opening Date

10/25/2023

Closing Date

11/17/2023 1:59 PM Eastern

Bargaining Unit

Management

Classification

Operational Leadership/Professional 160

Job Summary

The Executive Assistant to the Vice President for University Relations & Athletics performs management assignments and functions that support the VP and the Division of University Relations & Athletics, including the supervision of two clerical assistants (one full-time, one part-time). The position acts as a liaison with administrators, faculty, students, and external stakeholders to resolve issues by interpreting university policies, disseminating information, providing guidelines and procedures. The position plans, directs and manages customer service and information through the university telephone operators and the main university telephone switchboard, to facilitate welcome and access to the institution by providing timely and accurate information and appropriate referrals. Other pertinent responsibilities include project management, budget management, coordinates the compilation and editing of the Daily Brief– KU’s daily faculty/staff newsletter, meeting planning and special events, and coordinating schedule management with the vice president. Given the nature of the vice-presidential responsibilities, the ability to handle confidential information is imperative to this position.

Minimum Qualifications

  • An associate degree.
  • Five years of progressively responsible secretarial or relevant experience.
  • Ability to manage information of sensitive and confidential nature in the utmost professional manner.
  • Ability to interact effectively with others.
  • Ability to relate to a culturally diverse university community.
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities under pressure and accomplish short and long-term goals.
  • Excellent customer service skills.
  • Effective oral and written communication skills.
  • Proficient in Microsoft 365 (Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Word).

Preferred Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree.
  • Three years university relations or public relations experience.
  • Experience with Business Intelligence and SourcePoint. 
  • Experience with AP style.
  • Experience managing student workers and/or employees.
  • Experience with event planning.
  • Experience with assessment

Supplemental Information

Applications & Resumes will be accepted until position is filled, however; to ensure full consideration, application materials should be received no later than close of day November 12, 2023.


The anticipated starting salary range for this position is $46,020 to  $54,000 depending on skills and experience.

All applications for this position must be submitted via our online application/resume system ONLY. Please do not fax, mail, or e-mail any documentation.

Successful interview, reference checks, background clearances (PA Criminal, Child Abuse Clearance & FBI Clearance), and demonstration of ability are requisite qualifications for all positions.

The University is very interested in hiring employees who have had extensive experience with diverse populations. Kutztown University is an AA/EOE/member of the PA State System of Higher Education and actively solicits applications from women and minority candidates.

Non-Discrimination Statement
The State System does not discriminate in employment or educational opportunities on the basis of sex, race, ethnicity, national origin, age, disability, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, or veteran status.  To discuss a complaint of discrimination, please contact our Title IX Coordinator located in the Office of Social Equity, Old Main A-Wing, Room 02, by phone at 610-683-4700 or by e-mail at pena@kutztown.edu or the Office for Civil Rights located in the Lyndon Baines Johnson Department of Education Bldg., 400 Maryland Avenue, SW, Washington, DC 20202-1100, by phone at 800-421-3481 (TDD: 800-877-8339), by fax at 202-453-6012, or by e-mail at OCR@ed.gov.


 

  • Medical/Prescription Drug PPO health plan offered to employees, which includes prescription drug and hearing coverage.
  • Healthy U Wellness Program Voluntary program designed to provide employees with tools and resources to assist in improving and maintaining good health. Participants are rewarded with reduced health care premiums.
  • Dental and Vision Coverage Offered at no additional cost to employees.
  • State Employee Assistance Program (SEAP) A confidential program which provides a wide range of no-cost services to address a broad range of problems, including counseling, legal, and financial services.
  • Group Life Insurance Employer paid term life provided for permanent employees based on onetime salary up to a maximum of $50,000.
  • Voluntary Long-Term Disability Insurance (LTD) Income protection equal to 60% of gross annual base salary to a maximum of $5,000 monthly benefit with an option for a 90-day or 180-day benefit elimination period.
  • Voluntary Group Life and Personal Accident Insurance (VGLIP/AD&D) Additional life insurance coverage and personal accident insurance to help protect against losses due to accidents or death. Maximum employee coverage is five times annual salary up to $500,000.
  • Group Retirement Plans Employees can choose one of the mandatory retirement plan options - a 401(a), with a 5% employee contribution and a 9.29% employer contribution or the State Employees’ Retirement Plan (SERS) pension/investment plan with various enrollment options.
  • Voluntary Retirement Plans All employees are eligible to participate in our 403(b) Tax Sheltered Annuity and/ or 457 Deferred Compensation Plan.
  • Flexible Spending Accounts Income withheld before taxes for eventual reimbursement of certain medical and dependent care expenses.
  • Tuition Waiver benefits vary by employee group.
  • Paid Time Off Generous leave and time-off benefits determined by your employee group.


To view all of the benefits available to Management (Non-Represented) employees, plrese review them here  https://www.passhe.edu/inside/HR/syshr/Benefit_Summaries/SSHE_Summary.pdf

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Are you bilingual in Spanish? Please pick all that apply
  • I can speak fluent Spanish
  • I can read fluent Spanish
  • I can write fluent Spanish
  • I am moderately bilingual
  • I have a little skill in conversing in Spanish
  • I am not bilingual
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I understand this job is located in Kutztown, PA.
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Kutztown University PASSHE (PA)