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    Sr. Executive Assistant - Minneapolis, United States - Strategic Education, Inc.

    Strategic Education, Inc.
    Strategic Education, Inc. Minneapolis, United States

    3 weeks ago

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    Description

    Strategic Education is looking for a Senior Executive Assistant to partner with and support the President of its US Higher Education business segment, and possibly other senior leaders.

    This person will manage a wide range of administrative and executive related tasks as well as leading projects and initiatives in support of this leader.

    This role requires operating with considerable autonomy and discretion, often working independently with little supervision.

    The individual must be exceedingly well organized and flexible, an expert at multi-tasking, and possess the ability to interact with staff at all levels.

    The Sr.

    Executive Assistant serves as a liaison to senior management teams; organizes and coordinates executive outreach and external relations efforts; and oversees special projects.

    Confidentiality is crucial to this role and attention to detail is critical.

    This role will be based out of the Capella Tower in downtown Minneapolis. The role is hybrid with onsite expectations of 3+ days a week.


    Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

    • Performs advanced, diversified, and confidential executive and administrative support and assistance requiring broad and comprehensive experience, skill and knowledge of organization policies and practices.
    • Develop a high degree of business acumen and enterprise awareness to facilitate the ability to support executives.
    • Support leadership meetings and division Town Halls by coordinating the planning, agenda, and organizing/communicating events decisions.
    • Assists with preparation and distribution of correspondence, presentations, and reports.
    • Responds to and resolves non-routine and complex inquiries on behalf the executive supported.
    • Directs inquiries to other staff as needed.
    • Executes expense reports and related items.
    • Schedule/coordinate appointments, meetings and travel itineraries, and related arrangements. Applies critical judgment on prioritization of the executive's schedule and time commitments.
    • Bring forth recommendations for timely decision-making and execution.
    • Manage the strong execution of select strategic projects that require cross-team collaboration.

    Job Skills:

    • Ability and willingness to work in a fast-paced environment.
    • Ability to prioritize and deliver.
    • Ability to manage interdependencies across multiple projects and multiple teams.
    • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
    • Conveys information clearly and effectively through both formal and informal documents, presentations, and one-to-one discussion.
    • Establishes and maintains strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
    • Project management capabilities.
    • Must have strong computer skills (Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Word); ability to gather and synthesize data and developing presentations strongly preferred.
    • Creates a positive work environment of achievement, collaboration, and innovation.
    • Independently resolves routine issues or questions within the context of the larger picture, keeping management informed and involved as needed.
    • Self-starter who is detailed oriented and has a proven ability to prioritize tasks. Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
    • Excellent at prioritizing tasks, organizing information and managing projects.
    • Ability to convey executive presence and confidence, at time in the midst of high stress or ambiguous situations.

    Work Experience:

    • 7+ years of executive administrative experience supporting C level executives.
    • Experience in top executive, CFO or CHRO office preferred.

    Education:

    • Bachelor's Degree is preferred.
    • Must be able to travel occasionally should a business need arise. For most roles travel would not be common. Travel may involve plane, car or metro. In accordance with ADA policies, reasonable accommodations regarding travel limitations can be provided. Travel will be more common for roles such as Account Executives %), senior leaders %) or Capella Core Faculty %).
    • Ability to work onsite in Corporate or Campus location (in a typical office environment) may be required based on role. If so, this would include being mobile within the office, including movement from floor-to-floor using elevators or stairs.
    • If offsite or hybrid role, must have access to work in setting which enables meeting all requirements of the role (including privacy, reliable internet access, phone, ability to video conference, etc.) at a remote location.
    • Faculty and Federal Work Study roles require access to work in setting which enables meeting all requirements of the role (including computer, privacy, reliable internet access, phone, ability to video conference, etc.) at a remote location.
    • This role may require lifting, however reasonable accommodations will be provided in accordance with our ADA policies.
    • Must be able to meet critical thinking and problem solving aspects aligned to job duties, as well as effectively communicating with co-workers.
    • Must be able to work more than 40 hours per week when business needs warrant. Accommodations related to schedule may be considered.
    • Able to access information using a computer.
    • Other essential functions and marginal job functions are subject to modification.
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    • SEI is an Equal Opportunity employer committed to a diverse and inclusive community. We welcome applications from all. While it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top end of the pay range at SEI, we offer a competitive salary and benefits package. The actual base pay offered to the successful candidate may vary depending on multiple factors including, but not limited to, job-related knowledge/skills, experience, business needs, geographical location, and internal pay equity. Our Talent Acquisition Team is ready to discuss your interest in joining SEI. The expected salary range for this position is below.
    $103, $155, Salary

    If you require reasonable accommodations to complete our application process, please contact our Human Resources Department at
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