Executive Assistant

The Executive Associate is the Chief Liaison for the SVCAA. This position oversees the faculty evaluation process, alterations to academic programs and development of new academic programs, academic protocols regarding faculty retention, tenure and promotion, scheduling and maintenance of the SVCAA's calendar and travel, coordination of all administrative leadership searches in the division of Academic Affairs.

• Oversight of New Hire full-time contract process, part-time, adjunct & overload contracts
• Oversight of Faculty Evaluation Process
• Oversight of Academic Programs
• Administer Student Talent Development (SET) funding, including application review and award notification, in coordination with the Executive Associate for Business and Finance
• Prepare/process financial transactions

 
Required Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in related field. In lieu of a degree, significant directly related experience may be considered.
 
Five (5) years of progressive administrative support experience, preferably in an academic or executive office environment.

• Demonstrated experience managing complex executive calendars, travel arrangements, and scheduling for senior-level leaders.
• Experience coordinating high-level meetings and events, including preparing agendas, minutes, and supporting materials.
• Proven ability to handle confidential information with discretion and sound judgment.
• Experience with financial and business processes such as budget tracking, invoice processing, and contract administration.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Ariba, SAP, Success Factors) and/or other productivity tools.

 
 
Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience managing the office of a senior administrator or executive is preferred.
• Experience at the university of Nebraska is preferred.

 
An equivalent combination of education and experience from which comparable knowledge and abilities can be acquired may be considered.
 
HOW TO APPLY:   To be considered for the position, application materials can be submitted at UNK Employment Opportunities before October 28 2025. Questions regarding the position can be directed to Tami Plugge @ pluggetl@unk.edu   Upon a contingent offer of employment, the University of Nebraska will conduct an investigation of employment records, educational records, criminal records, and other records to verify the information provided in your application and/or any additional information you have provided is accurate.  Salaries at the University of Nebraska at Kearney are competitive.  The University provides a flexible benefits program at minimal cost to the employee. NuFlex benefit choices include a Medical Plan and Prescription Drug Program, Vision Care, Dental Plan, LTD, Life Insurance, AD&D Insurance, Dependent Life Insurance, Long Term Care Insurance, and Reimbursement Accounts for Health and Dependent Care.  The Employee and Dependent Scholarship program is also available to eligible employees.  Basic Retirement Plan options include TIAA and Fidelity.