Executive Assistant to the Academic Deans
Hybrid · Houston, Texas, United States
Job Summary
Executive Assistant to the Academic Deans at Rice Business provides advanced executive-level administrative support of a highly confidential and strategic nature to key academic leaders, including calendar and travel coordination, high-level communications, and event planning. The role acts as a liaison between the Dean’s Office and internal/external stakeholders, manages multi-layered calendars, prepares briefs and materials, drafts communications, and supports academic priorities (including course-related activities andCanvas-related tasks). The position requires discretion, professionalism, strong judgment, independent problem-solving, and the ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced academic environment. The role may be offered as hybrid with limited remote work and primarily on-campus activities; in-person support and collaboration are central to duties.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree
- 2+ years of professional experience as an executive assistant
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Excellent planning and organizational skills
- High degree of emotional intelligence
- Demonstrated ability to cultivate positive relationships with internal and external constituencies
- Advanced computer skills with Microsoft Office Suite and email applications
- Experience with calendar management tools and virtual meeting platforms (Zoom, Teams)
- Experience in higher education or supporting academic leadership (preferred)
- Ability to multitask, adapt to changing priorities, and meet deadlines
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