EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT TO THE PRESIDENT

QUALIFICATIONS:

•    Associate’s Degree required; Bachelor’s Degree preferred with at least 5-7 years experience in an executive administrative position, preferably in higher education.

•    Advanced skill level needed in MS Office 07 with knowledge of using Outlook and accessing the Internet.         

· Should have excellent communication skills—both verbal and oral.  Strength in spelling, writing, and grammar is an absolute requirement.

· Strong organization and people skills needed.

· Ability to work independently as well as having strong problem-solving skills.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

•    Maintenance and production of office correspondence, reports, faculty contracts, and minutes (Cabinet/Council meetings) as well as answering phone and greeting visitors.

•    Serve as chair of Graduation Committee and coordinate with Nursing Division regarding Nursing Pinning Ceremony.

· Schedule appointments, maintain President’s calendar, and coordinate meetings and social functions as needed.

· Record financial obligations of the office and balance departmental budget.

· Other duties as assigned.

SALARY RANGE:                    Commensurate with education and experience

BEGINNING DATE:                  May 2008

APPLICATION DEADLINE:     Position is open until filled and applications will be screened as received.

APPLICATION PROCESS: To be considered an applicant, submit a cover letter, our College Employment Application, resume, and three professional references to us.  Background check is required.  The College application and Affirmative Action statement (optional) may be obtained at http://www.highlands.edu/facultystaff/hr/online_application.htm Send required documents to:

Human Resources Department

Ga. Highlands College

3175 Cedartown Hwy.

Rome GA  30161

Fax – 706-368-7723

Email – applyjobs@highlands.edu

Equal Opportunity Employer