Executive Administrative Assistant - Vice President for Research

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Are you excited to grow your skills in a fast-paced environment where no two days are the same? Do you thrive in environments where people are passionate, driven, and committed to making a meaningful impact?

If so, The Office of the Vice President for Research (OVPR) at Iowa State University is currently seeking applicants for an Executive Administrative Assistant position! This position will provide executive-level, collaborative administrative support to the Vice President for Research (VPR).

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• Planning, organizing, and overseeing arrangements for meetings with deans, industry organizations, and others.

• Managing communications, including confidential, substantive, and time-sensitive assignments.

• Assisting with projects and reports.

• Monitoring the status of pending issues and deadlines.

• Managing VPR's calendar, including prioritizing appointments and coordinating events and travel.

• Supporting communications for VPR and office correspondence.

• Assisting with event coordination.

The successful candidate will demonstrate the ability to anticipate and meet the needs of the VPR by exercising sound judgment, taking initiative, and maintaining professionalism under pressure. They will also be able to understand, analyze, communicate, and coordinate highly complex issues and information.

Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. on an ongoing basis without sponsorship. Immigration sponsorship is not available for this position.

About The Office of the Vice President for Research:

The Office of the Vice President for Research advances Iowa State University research in collaboration with partners in colleges, interdisciplinary research centers, and central administration. Our mission is to lead the Iowa State Research enterprise and community by promoting and sustaining a safe, secure, and respectful environment that: emphasizes integrity, ethical conduct of research, professionalism, and accountability; values creativity, innovation, scholarly pursuits, and artistic expression; fuels collaboration within and across disciplines; and supports research that reflects Land-grant ideals and integrates with the education, outreach, and engagement missions of the university.

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Intermediate-level position with solid professional and/or technical skills working under general supervision to achieve goals
Applies broad, working knowledge of the principles of the field to moderately complex, difficult, and varied problems and issues
Exercises judgment within defined procedures and practices to determine appropriate action and resolve problems
Responds to a broad range of inquiries and requests
May provide training and/or direction to lower-level staff
May lead projects of moderate scope and complexity
Provides guidance to students

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