The Executive Assistant to the Dean plays a pivotal leadership role in the efficient and effective operation of the Dean's Office. Responsible for providing comprehensive professional administrative support to the Dean of the College of Arts & Sciences, this position requires a high level of administrative experience, superb communication, sound independent judgment, and strong analytical and decision-making skills. The professional in this position must be able to effectively manage duties of a sensitive and confidential nature with discretion, and must be detail-oriented, calm under pressure, able to multi-task and prioritize, demonstrate sound technical abilities, and exemplary organizational skills. The executive assistant is present in the office to provide a continuity of support in the Dean's office. The Executive Assistant has recurring contact with representatives from the Chancellor's Office, the Office of the Provost, Deans, Associate Deans, Department Chairs, faculty, staff, students, and external constituents such as institutions, donors, alumni, and College Advisory Board members.