Hofstra University Hiring for Administrative Manager & Assistant to the Dean of the Frank G Zarb School of Business at Hempstead, NY Full Time

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Position Title:

Administrative Manager & Assistant to the Dean of the Frank G. Zarb School of Business

Position Number:

897774

School/Division:

School of Business

Full-Time or Part-Time:

Full-Time

Description:

Reporting to the Dean of the Frank G. Zarb School of Business, the Administrative Manager & Assistant to the Dean supports the daily operations of the Dean’s office and provides executive level support to include successful interactions with a diverse group of students, faculty, staff, alumnae, advisory board members and the entire University community. This is a full-time, onsite position; work for this role is performed on campus.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Manages the daily operations of the Dean’s office and oversees facility operations.
• Serves as liaison to the Zarb School’s Advisory Board and manages the Board’s engagement with faculty and students.
• Supports collaboration between board members and faculty, and arranges corporate visits and guest lecturers.
• Coordinates with the Chair of the Advisory Board and the Dean to set agenda for board meetings and prepares all related materials.
• Coordinates with the Development Office to enhance engagement with current and potential donors.
• Manages special projects such as executive speaker series, community-based programs and additional Zarb School events.
• Facilitates faculty and student engagement with the Executives-in-Residence.
• Serves as primary point of contact for purchasing and procurement for Zarb School.
• Provides executive assistant support to the Dean; coordinates the Dean’s schedule and facilitates the planning of all meetings and prepares needed materials.
• Drafts and edits correspondences for Dean’s signature.
• Coordinates and facilitates all accreditation-related matters, including planning, scheduling and communications with internal and external stakeholders.
• Facilitates communications and meetings with Zarb School Alumnae.
• Coordinates and facilitates meetings of the advisory boards of SMIF, SMSF and other student managed funds.
• Supervises the selection and management of student aides and graduate assistants for the Dean’s office.
• Maintains appropriate staffing levels in the Dean’s office and documents time management.
• Monitors time records to ensure compliance with University requirements.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• At least five years of progressive experience managing projects, engaging with executives, and providing high-level administrative support.
• At least two years working with an academic department or Dean’s office, in a fast-paced, deadline driven environment.
• Detail oriented, excellent oral and written communication skills, as well as superb project-management and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to exercise independent judgment and discretion in handling a diverse workload.
• Capable of handling sensitive and confidential information in a professional manner.
• Demonstrate outstanding computer skills including proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with Ellucian Banner preferred.

Deadline:

Open Until Filled

Date Posted:

02/23/2024

EEO Statement:

Hofstra University is an equal opportunity employer, committed to fostering diversity in its faculty, administrative staff and student body, and encourages applications from the entire spectrum of a diverse community.

Salary/Salary Range:

$75,000 – $80,000