Executive Assistant for Inclusive Excellence | Salem State University - Salem, MA - Military Veterans

Overview:

The Inclusive Excellence Office seeks an energetic and passionate executive assistant to support the Vice President of Diversity and Inclusion and the Inclusive Excellence team including the Director of Education and Training, and the AVP for HSI-MSI Initiatives. Responsibilities include managing departmental budgets, supervising graduate and undergraduate student employees, and collaborating with the marketing department to produce multilingual resources for print and web communications. Additionally, the executive assistant will help meet the goals and efforts of the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Office, (DEI), as well as Hispanic and Minority Serving Initiatives by accessing university data and assisting with report writing for institutional and grant purposes. The ideal candidate will possess strong organizational skills, excellent communication abilities, and a passion for fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive campus culture.

Salem State University values and appreciates diversity in all its forms and endeavors to create a space that reflects the campus community population which it serves. Our students come to Salem State University from 38 states and 48 countries and reflect the demographics of the greater Boston community in which we live. We are passionate about providing an experience for them and our fellow staff and faculty, where everyone can feel supported while they explore, learn, and celebrate their identities, similarities, and differences. We invite you to become a member of our community. Required Qualifications:

Bachelors degree

Minimum of 2 years of experience in a professional setting, that includes budget management

Knowledge of Microsoft suite, including spreadsheets

Interest in supporting diversity, equity and inclusion efforts

Experience in exercising discretion and handling confidential information

Previous supervisory experience

Experience working with little or no supervision and using independent and sound judgment in keeping with established university policies and procedures

Preferred Qualifications:

Strong oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills

Bilingual or multilingual skills

Experience managing student employees

Experience and interest in graphic design, content creation, or marketing and communications

Ability to deal tactfully with others

Working Conditions:

This is a hybrid positionin Salem, MAwhich requireson-campus, in-person responsibilities four times per week andoccasional evening or weekend work.

Office activities are performed in an environmentally controlled office setting subject to extended periods of sitting, keyboarding and interaction with computer equipment; occasional bending, reaching, lifting, pushing and pulling up to 5-10 pounds.

Salem State University complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified applicants and employees with disabilities. For accommodation information or requests please email eo-hr@salemstate.edu.

Application Instructions:

Please apply online and attach a resume and cover letter discussing your interest in and commitment to diversity and inclusion efforts. Resume review will begin on May 20, 2024 .

Employment is contingent upon a completed background and CORI check satisfactory to the university.

This position is not eligible for H1B visa sponsorship.

EEO Statement: Salem State University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Persons of color, women and persons with disabilities are strongly urged to apply.

Please Note: If there is no application deadline associated with a position, it may be removed at any time and additional applications will not be accepted.