EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT TO THE DEAN

As a UW employee, you have a unique opportunity to change lives on our campuses, in our state and around the world. UW employees offer their boundless energy, creative problem-solving skills and dedication to build stronger minds and a healthier world.

UW faculty and staff also enjoy outstanding benefits, professional growth opportunities and unique resources in an environment noted for diversity, intellectual excitement, artistic pursuits and natural beauty.

The Evans School is dedicated to enhancing the capacity of leaders and managers in the public, nonprofit, and private sectors. We are guided by our purpose to inspire public service and democratize public policy by advancing a mission   of educating leaders, generating knowledge, and hosting communities to co-create solutions to pressing societal problems, driven by values of equity, service, and courage. In the spirit of public service, the Evans School’s approach to policy and management education is rigorous, hands-on, and professionally relevant. Acting professionally within the school is reflected by being consistent with these values.

The Evans School has an outstanding opportunity for an Executive Assistant to the Dean to join our team. 

The Executive Assistant (EA) to the Dean serves as the primary administrative support for the Dean, as well as, multiple members of the Evans School leadership team. Under the general direction of the Dean of the Evans School of Public Policy & Governance, this person provides executive assistance to the Dean, and the Associate and Assistant Deans of the school, serves as a principal assistant to the Dean, and manages the front office. The individual in this position regularly exercises independent judgment and discretion when proactively determining what will be needed for the Dean’s meetings and events, as well as, coordinating briefing materials for the Dean’s use. In close collaboration with the members of the senior leadership team, this person advises the Dean on current and emerging School and campus-wide issues, provides the Dean with background on and political nuances of situations, and may communicate with internal and external constituents globally on behalf of the Dean.

The Executive Assistant to the Dean must be an exceptionally professional individual who works well in a highly confidential environment, has outstanding initiative, and can deliver effective results working independently with general guidance. This person works with the Evans School leadership, faculty, staff, students, and committees; liaisons with the faculty as primary staff member attending faculty meetings; and works with UW administration and other UW central offices.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Communication Coordination and Management (50% FTE)