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Executive Assistant I

Job Profile Summary

Executive assistant I's are responsible for managing the administrative and financial functions of a Carnegie Mellon University executive or executives. Primary responsibilities include calendar management, handling phone calls and messaging, greeting visitors, making appropriate referrals, coordinating travel, organization of high level special events, divisional and group meetings including agendas and revision of presentation models. This position acts as a resource to less experienced administrative staff. This position requires adaptability and openness to change as the department and organization evolve. This position regularly handles sensitive information and requires maintaining strict confidentiality and discretion.

This position title may be used only when the executive in question is accountable to someone in the president’s direct reporting structure.

  • Attending various meetings within department. May serve on inter-departmental committees
  • Communicating with high level officials both inside and outside the university. Handling highly confidential matters.
  • Preparing correspondence, reports, newsletters and other documents on behalf of AVP/executive.
  • Managing administrative responsibilities of the AVP/executive office. Including managing time commitment (calendar) and respective prioritization, communications, interactions with other members of the management team and academic community, troubleshooting problems and questions concerning office and university policies and procedures, responding to inquiries and routine questions, referring only those absolutely necessary to supervisor.

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Executive assistant I's are strongly encouraged to seek professional growth and to further explore the resources and opportunities provided by our learning partners for content, events and other information pertinent to the needs and skills required to be successful executive assistants.

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