Executive Assistant - Cornell College

Applications are being accepted for the position of Executive Assistant for Academic Affairs. This is a full-time position that works closely with the Provost to manage the daily operations of the Office of the Provost and Academic Affairs. They manage the Provost's schedule, prepare correspondence, collect and maintain confidential files and data, maintain the Academic Affairs website and faculty handbook, and organize major annual events. This position also manages the presence of full and part-time faculty members on campus, scheduling and file submission for Reappointment, Promotion, and Tenure reviews, faculty development awards, and room and event scheduling. The executive assistant serves as Recording Secretary at faculty meetings.

Because Cornell College values diversity and strives to create a welcoming community in which all individuals are respected and included, the entire campus community is called upon to engage in dialogue around issues of difference, identity, and ideology. The college is committed to fostering a faculty and staff community that reflects our diverse student body. We encourage applications from candidates who share our vision for a campus that embraces differing backgrounds, viewpoints, and identities, and who will excel at mentoring students who are broadly diverse. (See our diversity statement here.)

About Cornell College

Cornell College is a selective liberal arts college distinguished by our Ingenuity curriculum that builds on the strengths of our One Course At A Time schedule. This combination encourages the qualities of being thoughtful, original, and inventive, using the strengths of a liberal arts education to apply ideas to solve problems and meet challenges through hands-on experience in learning. Academic immersion, Division III NCAA athletic teams, and unparalleled flexibility attract an ambitious student body from across the U.S. and worldwide. We are located in Mount Vernon, Iowa, an urban fringe community located in the heart of the ICR Iowa region.

Qualifications

B.A. degree preferred. Three to five years of related work experience is required.

Working Conditions

This position works in-person on campus.  The hiring pay range for the position is $20 - $23 per hour. Cornell College offers a benefits package that includes health, dental, vision, HSA & FSA accounts, a TIAA 403(b) retirement account, and tuition remission and exchange for employees and dependents. We also offer life insurance, disability insurance, travel insurance, and accident insurance. And, all full-time staff begin with a 4-week vacation accrual along with 14.5 paid holidays in a year.

Preferred Skills
Organizational, analytical, and problem solving skills. Excellent computer skills with knowledge of Microsoft Office and Google software. Strong communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to give attention to detail. Ability to effectively communicate and interact professionally in a variety of situations (in person and on the telephone). Ability to understand and empathize with many points of view. Ability to maintain confidentiality. Ability to work in a team-oriented environment.

Application Process

To apply, please submit your resume, a cover letter, and the contact information of three references.

Cornell is an AA/EO employer and encourages applications from women and minorities. Cornell complies with Iowa's Smoke Free Air Act. Cornell utilizes E-Verify and requires satisfactory completion of a background check.