<p>We are looking for an Executive Assistant to support senior leadership within a higher education environment in Lansing, Michigan. This Contract to permanent opportunity is ideal for a highly organized individual who can manage schedules and email, prepare board meetings, and help keep executive operations running smoothly. The role requires a professional who can step in with minimal training, has a strong attention to detail, and the ability to handle multiple priorities in a fast-paced setting.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Oversee complex executive calendars, prioritizing appointments and resolving scheduling conflicts with professionalism and efficiency.</p><p>• Manage executive email communications, including prioritizing, forwarding, and responding to time-sensitive matters.</p><p>• Proactively monitor priorities, provide timely reminders, and help keep executive commitments, deadlines, and projects on track.</p><p>• Coordinate board communications and distribute materials to stakeholders.</p><p>• Serve as a central point of administrative support for leadership, ensuring time-sensitive tasks are tracked and completed accurately.</p><p>• Handle confidential information with professionalism, discretion, and sound judgment</p><p>• Communicate with internal departments and external contacts to support executive priorities and day-to-day coordination.</p>

<p>• Demonstrated experience supporting executives or senior leaders in an administrative capacity.</p><p>• <strong>Strong background in calendar management with the ability to balance changing priorities.</strong></p><p>• Proven ability to book and coordinate travel arrangements with accuracy and attention to detail.</p><p><strong>• Experience supporting executive meetings </strong>and handling related scheduling logistics.</p><p>• Excellent organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple assignments simultaneously.</p><p><strong>• Strong executive partnership skills with the confidence to provide reminders, follow up on action items, and keep priorities moving forward.</strong></p><p>• Proficiency with Google Calendar, Gmail, Microsoft Office </p>

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