Executive Assistant

This is your opportunity to truly make an impact in supporting the mission of Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs).  Established December 2016, the 1890 Universities Foundation (“Foundation”) supports the core missions of education, outreach and academics across the nineteen 1890 land grant universities in the United States. It is organized and operated exclusively as a 501(c)3 charitable and educational organization.  For more information, check out the website at www.1890foundation.org.

Make your mark as a key contributor to a worthwhile and beneficial organization and feel great about how your purpose aligns with 1890 Universities Foundation.

 1890 Universities Foundation is searching for a full-time Executive Assistant to support the President’s Office in Washington, DC office.

Job duties:

• Provide direct administrative support to the Foundation’s President & CEO, and Vice Presidents.
• Schedule appointments and maintain calendars
• Schedule and coordinate staff and other routine Foundation meetings (quarterly board meetings, committee meetings and other meetings as required)
• Coordinate meeting logistics, namely virtual support via Zoom and other platforms as needed
• Prepare invoices for billing Foundation member universities, other partners, clients, and donors Prepare communications, such as memo, emails, reports, meeting minutes and other correspondence
• Create and maintain filing systems, both electronic and physical
• Manage phones, mail, and other matters related to the physical office space
• Other administrative related duties as may be needed to support the Foundation’s role with key mission areas within the member 1890 universities, Centers of Excellence, and other key Foundation programs.

As a member of the team, you can expect

• Competitive pay
• Great benefits – Including medical, prescription drug plan, dental, vision and an employee funded 401k retirement savings plan
• Training – There is a supportive leadership team that will help you get started in your role.
• Extraordinary Culture – The 1890 Universities Foundation team is committed to supporting the network of 19-historically black, land-grant universities which are making a difference as economic anchors and epicenters for higher education in largely rural communities of color across 18-states. The culture of the 1890 Foundation is one that values teaching, learning, extension and outreach.

If you have the following, they want to hear from you:

• At least 3-5 years as an Executive Assistant, Office Manager and/or relevant position
• Highly proficient in Microsoft Office especially MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• Must be willing to work in Washington, DC office at least 3 days per week
• Associate’s degree required and Bachelor’s degree preferred
• Experience in higher education is highly preferred
• Strong communication, organization, writing and collaboration skills

Don’t let this opportunity pass you by!  Apply now! EOE

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