Executive Assistant (Internal Applicants Only)

The College of Education (COE) is committed to educating and preparing individuals at the undergraduate and graduate levels for professions in the fields of education, research, and service. The COE prepares the education professional as a facilitator of learning through the development of cognitive, psychomotor, and affective learning patterns. The College provides leadership in teacher education throughout the region, state, and nation. Assisting in executing the mission of the COE are three academic departments: Educational Leadership & School Administration ( ELSA); Early Childhood, Elementary, Middle Grades, Reading, & Special Education ( EEMRSE); Health, Physical, & Secondary Education ( HPSE); and support units, including the Reading Clinic, the Office of Teacher Education, the Office of School Services and Assessment, Professional Development School Initiative, and the Early Childhood Learning Center.

This position serves as the key SHRA staff member in the College of Education providing support to the Dean and the Associate Dean. The COE is responsible for the processing of all documents, many of which are highly confidential and classified. Work ranges from general office support assignments to performance of administrative duties involving decision making and judgment. This position serves as the internal and external public contact for the Office of the Dean and requires contact with the chairs, staff, and faculty of the COE, and other university personnel. This position performs functions of the dean's office to include office coordination, and budget monitoring and management. Considering the high volume of work on a wide range of matters that are handled in the Office of the Dean, this position requires a highly skilled experienced, trustworthy, and knowledgeable staff member. This position is expected to have knowledge of Fayetteville State University policies and procedures and must be able to act on behalf of the Dean concerning office operations.

Serve as facilitator for the COE Administrative Support Council (a council composed of administrative personnel who work in the COE) by setting up meeting agenda and facilitating monthly meetings and training. Provide guidance, training, and directions to other departmental administrative support personnel in matters of university standards and procedures. Exercise delegated authority to speak on behalf of the dean regarding a variety of matters. Represent the dean on a variety of subjects. Serve on various College and university-wide committees and may attend meetings in the dean's absence. Apply substantive knowledge to assist and represent the dean thoroughly in the scope, diversity, and complexity of all program operations and organizational commitments. Manage and monitor a variety of information affecting the dean's responsibilities. Independently research information affecting organizational goals and objectives and dean's decision-making needs. Interpret and summarize information based on program knowledge, organizational goals, and priorities. Independently research, analyze, and make recommendations regarding a variety of information from internal and external sources.

"INTERNAL ONLY: Internal posting for permanent, time-limited, layoff priority employees of Fayetteville State University and temporary employees hired directly by Fayetteville State University only."Please make sure that the work history listed on your application is identical to the work history listed on your resume. The application must be filled out completely, Do Not Use the phrase "see resume."

Please make sure that the work history listed on your application is identical to the work history listed on your resume. The application must be filled out completely, Do Not Use the phrase "see resume."
Please list at least three (3) professional references to include a current supervisor. References will only be contact if you are selected for the position and with your permission.

If no applicants apply who meet the required competency level and training & experience requirements, then management may consider other applicants. Salary would be determined based on competencies, equity, budget, and market considerations.

This position is subject to the successful completion of an employment background check. An employment background check includes a criminal background check, employment verification, reference checks, license verification (if applicable), academic verification and credit history check (if applicable).

Fayetteville State University is committed to equality of educational opportunity and employment and does not discriminate against applicants, students, or employees based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, genetic information or veteran status. Moreover, Fayetteville State University values diversity and actively seeks to recruit talented students, faculty, and staff from diverse backgrounds.

Fayetteville State University is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor and seeks priority referrals of protected veterans for our openings.