Job Summary: The University of Alabama System, located in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, is receiving applications for the position of Executive Assistant for the Office of the Chancellor. Reporting to the Chancellor and Director of Special Projects, the Executive Assistant provides high-level, complex, diverse, and confidential administrative support to the Office of the Chancellor. Hiring salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Updated: Bachelor's degree now preferred
• At least two (2) years of relevant experience
• Experience providing complex office, administrative, and support duties with minimal supervision
• Superior record of job attendance and organization skills
• Excellent oral and written communication skills and the ability to exercise sound and independent judgement
• Ability to work collaboratively and cooperatively across all functions, levels, and departments within the System Office, universities, and health system
• Demonstrate ability to anticipate needs and manage multiple tasks simultaneously in a timely manner
• Strong technical skills, including proficiency in a variety of software programs

Preferred Qualifications

• Updated: Bachelor's degree preferred, not required
• More than five (5) year of relative experience

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Providing appropriate direct support to the Chancellor and Director of Special Projects
• Coordination with the UA System Senior Staff, the Board of Trustees, and campus administration regarding System-related projects, meetings, and events
• Routing calls, mail, and visitors
• Managing calendars, scheduling, and organizing meetings, arranging itineraries, setting agendas, and making travel arrangements
• Processing departmental requisitions and reimbursements
• Performing work on various projects and other duties as assigned

Salary/Benefits/Retirement

Salary is commensurate with skill level and years of experience of applicant. The University of Alabama System offers a valuable and comprehensive benefits package that includes health, dental and vision insurance; generous vacation, personal, sick and holiday leave; access to matching contributions in a 403(b) supplemental retirement plan; a tuition assistance program for employees, their spouse and eligible dependents; and life insurance. For more information on the benefits package, please visit the System's Benefits webpage.

All eligible employees are required by state law to participate in the Teachers' Retirement System. This defined benefit program provides eligible, retired employees with a specific benefit payable monthly for the lifetime of the member. The value of this monthly retirement payment generally increases with each year of service. Upon service retirement, employees are also eligible to join the state's Public Education Employee Health Insurance Plan (PEEHIP).

Application Instructions: Applications (to include a letter of interest, resume, and the complete contact information of three professional references) must be submitted online. To apply, please visit: https://uasystem.isolvedhire.com/jobs/

Background Investigation Statement: Prior to hiring, the final candidate(s) must successfully pass a pre-employment background investigation. A prior conviction reported as a result of the background investigation DOES NOT automatically disqualify a candidate from consideration for this position. A candidate with a prior conviction will receive an individualized review of the prior conviction before a hiring decision is made.

Equal Employment Opportunity: The University of Alabama System is an equal opportunity employer (EOE), including an EOE of protected vets and individuals with disabilities.