Indiana University

OVPIT/UITS 
Human Resources

Executive Assistant, Center for Research in Extreme Scale Technologies (CREST)

Job Summary: Reporting to the CREST Executive Associate Director. Incumbent will perform the following duties:

Manage the daily administrative and operational activities

  • maintain calendar
  • coordinate and support meetings, events, and workshops
  • determine priorities for meetings
  • track deadlines and deliverables
  • coordinate and manage travel arrangements, including multi-city and international trips

Organize and manage office communications and correspondence

  • serve as primary point of contact
  • answer routine and non-routine inquiries
  • review incoming email and route for action
  • draft and proofread correspondence, letters, agendas, documents, and reports for review
  • develop and maintain paper and electronic filing systems, databases, and collaboration tools

Assist with faculty matters

  • assist with faculty needs and course requirements
  • compile annual faculty reports
  • update CV
  • track publications, honors, and awards
  • manage memberships, committee participation, and journal reviews

Coordinate and conduct special projects

  • arrange for special visitors
  • coordinate and support workshops
  • organize Executive Associate Director's participation at events
  • develop and provide documents for meetings and presentations

Other duties as assigned. Incumbent will report to the CREST Directorate and Chief of Staff/Program Manager.

Qualifications: 3-5 years of administrative experience in a fast-paced office environment; excellent oral and written communication skills using tact and diplomacy; strong analytical and planning skills; ability to independently manage competing demands and determine priorities; ability to work under pressure; and maintain a professional demeanor. This position requires individuals to be well organized, proactive, and resourceful. Candidate should be a self-starter who can work in a team or independently. He/she will need to be flexible, have a strong decision-making and problem-solving ability, attention to detail with a high level of accuracy, and experience in arranging foreign and domestic travel. Knowledge of IU travel management services strongly preferred.

Compensation: $15/hour

To be considered you MUST include a cover letter and resume. Applicant should apply at: https://jobs.iu.edu. Refer to job listing #6994.

Indiana University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Employment institution.