Sr Executive Assistant to the Vice President

This position provides administrative, organizational, and logistical support to the Vice President of USF World. The position is responsible for managing a detailed calendar, coordinating and scheduling meetings/appointments and responding to requests for meetings, developing relevant briefing and background materials for meetings and events that the VP attends, managing protocol for international visitors and delegations and the associated itineraries, coordinating complex travel arrangements, communicating with internal and external stakeholders, and performing various administrative tasks as needed.

Oversees the day-to-day operations and administrative support activities for the Vice President. Provides direct, confidential assistance to the Vice President. Keeps appointment calendars for the Vice President and schedules meetings and appointments. Coordinates travel, domestically and internationally, for meetings, conferences, partners visits and other VP commitments. Coordinates assignments from the VP to the correct individuals, including follow up as necessary. Serves as a resource person and keeps up to date with ongoing projects at the executive level. Serves as a liaison to other executive offices, colleges, faculty, and external stakeholders (domestically and globally). Manage the operations of the VP Cabinet meetings, including scheduling, communication, and meeting notes. Schedules the USF World Advisory Council meetings and takes notes at each meeting – identifies action and follow-up items. Manages protocol for international visitors and delegations including ordering university gifts, supervising the inventory of gifts, and making recommendations regarding proper gifting protocol. Coordinates agendas and itineraries for visitors including collaborating across colleges and units to establish an agenda that reflects the goals of the visitor. Manages complex international travel that may include participants in addition to the Vice President. Recommends changes in procedures or workflow to improve administrative processes. Reads and analyzes incoming correspondence, inquiries, and reports. Makes judgments about the significance of these items, handling many of these on behalf of the executive, and applying judgment as to which should be brought to the executive for review and action. Maintains required records and reports, establishing systems for retrieval of data in electronic and/or paper formats. Performs related duties as required or deemed necessary to meet the executive's overall goals for effective administration of the executive's program area.

Skills

Demonstrate exceptional written and verbal communication skills tailored to diverse audiences, including internal leadership, faculty, staff, and external stakeholders. Ability to draft clear, concise, and persuasive correspondence. Serve as a liaison between the executive's office and internal/external partners, ensuring professionalism and consistency in messaging. Composure and professionalism at all times. Maintain confidentiality and diplomacy in all communications.

This position requires a Bachelor's degree and a minimum of four (4) years of related experience. Degree Equivalency Clause: Four years of direct experience for a bachelor's degree. 

Degree Equivalency Clause: Four years of direct experience for a bachelor's degree.

• Senate Bill 1310- The Florida Senate ) is conditional upon meeting all employment eligibility requirements in the U.S.

• SB 1310: Substitution of Work Experience for Postsecondary Education Requirements

• A public employer may include a postsecondary degree as a baseline requirement only as an alternative to the number of years of direct experience required, not to exceed:

• (a) Two years of direct experience for an associate degree;

• (b) Four years of direct experience for a bachelor's degree;

• (c) Six years of direct experience for a master's degree;

• (d) Seven years of direct experience for a professional degree; or

• (e) Nine years of direct experience for a doctoral degree

• Related work experience may not substitute for any required licensure, certification, or registration required for the position of employment as established by the public employer and indicated in the advertised description of the position of employment.

• Minimum Qualifications that require a high school diploma are exempt from SB 1310.