Executive Assistant to the Office of the Dean - School of Podiatric Medicine Overview Date Posted: 1/24/2025 Location: Erie Address: 1858 West Grandview Boulevard City: Erie State: PA Country: United States of America Category: Administrative and Support Employment Status: Full-time Description JOB SUMMARY: The Executive Assistant supports the day-to-day operations of the office of the Dean, provides direct administrative support, and serves as an office manager for the School of Podiatric Medicine. CHARACTERISTIC JOB TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES: + Promote and preserve the mission of LECOM; + Acts as departmental representative with faculty, staff, students, and visitors in a professional, friendly manner; + Demonstrates knowledge and understanding of accreditation processes, governing body responsibilities, and overall operation of the institution; + Effectively communicates with affiliated organizations, consultants, vendors, etc., in all matters of mutual importance; + Maintains FERPA/HIPAA confidentiality concerning student information/grades and their security in accordance with applicable law and institutional policy and procedure; + Maintains the Dean’s daily schedule + Prepares Weekly Calendar Report for each Senior Administrator as required by the Provost; + Types draft as prepared by the Dean for Dean’s Monthly Management Staff Report for the President; + Types draft as prepared by the Dean for Dean’s Board of Trustees Reports; + Coordinates travel and reimbursement requests for all SPM administration, faculty, and staff; + Reconciles monthly bill for Dean’s LECOM card with Accounting; + Coordinates Event Request Process and all room reservations as needed; + Maintains professional appearance and pleasant demeanor at all times; + Assists with disposition of all incoming and outgoing correspondence; + Maintains a filing system for all correspondence and for all pertinent records, answers phones, takes messages and performs various daily correspondences; + Participates in interviews with candidates for employment as needed; + Writes/Processes Dean’s Letters, reports, surveys, etc.; + Works directly with the Dean to properly manage committee memos, minutes, and agendas; + Orders supplies and completes work orders in a timely manner; + Participates and assists as directed in designated Institutional activities and events, including but not limited to, commencement, orientation, white coat, and hospital day; + Codes and submits all check requests and orders; + Assists Dean in reviewing Kronos entries; + Attends off-schedule meetings as needed; + Supervises and completes annual evaluations on SPM Administrative Assistant(s); and + Contribute directly to the Mission of LECOM embodying the essence of Osteopathic Principles and Practices by assisting with Institutional fundraising and participating in the LECOM Scholarship Auction; + Participate in scholarly activity so to enrich and broaden the student learning experience; + Commit to being a representative of LECOM by being actively involved in the community, including, but not limited to, serving on Boards, participating in community fundraisers and overall outreach; and + Other duties as needed /assigned by the office of the Dean to maintain efficient and effective daily operations. EEO/AA/M/F/Vets/Disabled Minimum Requirements KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS: Must possess required knowledge and be able to explain and demonstrate, with or without reasonable accommodations, that the essential functions of the job can be performed. + Strong computer literacy with MS Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel…etc.) and accurate data entry skills; + Excellent organizational skills; + Maintaining an established work schedule; + Ability to be self-reliant and follow instructions; + Possess a typing speed of at least 65 wpm with a high degree of accuracy; + Ability to create, take dictation, or transcribe documents; + Sound decision-making capabilities and the ability to work independently and as directed by the Dean; + Expertise in typing/composing, editing and submitting surveys, reports, letters, memos, etc., via regular mail, certified mail, e-mail, Federal Express, UPS, or fax; + Capable of assuming responsibility, initiating appropriate action, and maintaining confidentiality; + Possess excellent grammar, writing, and proofreading skills; + Experience in using various office equipment, i.e., copier, fax, scanner, etc.; + Ability to work in a fast-paced environment that requires multi-tasking; + Effectively using interpersonal and communications skills including tact and diplomacy; + Effectively using organizational and planning skills, including, but not limited to, attention to detail and follow-through; + Assessing and prioritizing multiple tasks, projects, and demands; + Maintaining confidentiality of work-related information and materials; + Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships; + The ability to accept work requests from other managers and supervisors in a respectful and cooperative manner and to independently answer such requests; + The ability to work cooperatively and collegially with others, consistent with a workplace of dignity and respect and EEO rules and regulations; + The ability to devote full attention and energy to the important work of LECOM in a timely fashion; and + Be able to be flexible to accept other duties needed/assigned for the Institution’s needs. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:Education and experience equivalent to: a Bachelor’s Degree, Master’s Degree is preferred. A minimum of three (3) to five (5) years’ work experience in a business, industry, or higher education environment is preferred. Successful candidate must possess efficient and effective verbal and written communication skills, multi-task and problem solve, prepare reports and be proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and other various internet resources to properly support and promote the mission of LECOM.