Executive Assistant to the President and Chief of Staff
Grinnell College
Education-Teaching/Admin | Full Time | Onsite | Grinnell
Posted: 10/23/25
Job Description
POSITION SUMMARY
Are you an organized communicator with a talent for high-level administrative and logistical support? Grinnell College may be your next career destination. We are looking for our next Executive Assistant to the President and Chief of Staff. The right candidate will coordinate meetings, events, travel arrangements and related communications. They will be able to build strong partnerships across multiple constituencies both external and internal to the College. The role requires a high level of professionalism, accuracy, confidentiality and initiative. Project management certification is a definite plus; time will be allowed to complete for the right candidate.
Deadline to Apply 11/15/25
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Essential Job Functions
RESPONSIBILITIES
• Advanced administrative duties requiring strong analytical, time-management skills.
• Calendar management-scheduling meetings, appointments, events and travel.
• Assist with daily operations of the Office of the President.
• Work in collaboration with the Secretary of the College and/or the Administrative Assistant to complete required tasks around Board Meetings, Senior Leadership, budget reporting, written and distribution of correspondence.
• Resolve routine and complex inquires, triaging needs of appointments, calendar requests, meetings and travel.
• Project management-developing plans and timelines for assigned projects, tracking deliverables and deadlines, keeping all project team members informed.
• Event management-support the executive team through preparation of agendas, minutes, scheduling and related communications. Working closely with senior leadership administrative assistants.
• Coordinates events at the President’s Residence, Winter Banquet, Presidential Retreats etc.
• Occasional varied work schedule to accommodate scheduled events.
Education
Minimum Qualifications
• Bachelor’s degree from 4-year college or university or equivalent combination of education and significant professional experience serving at executive level may be considered in lieu of a degree
Other Formal Training
Project Management Certification preferred.
Experience
Minimum of 7 years of progressively responsible executive level experience.
About the Company
Grinnell College is a top ranked Liberal Arts institution that values diversity, equity, inclusion, social justice, intellectual freedom, and social responsibility. We seek candidates that align with these values and have the ability and desire to advance our values of belonging within our community and the communities we engage. To achieve this, we strive to establish a workforce of talented individuals who embody the diversity of the communities we serve. Grinnell College strongly encourages talented women, racial and ethnic minorities, and other individuals who are under-represented within their profession, across color, creed, race, ethnic and national origin, physical ability, gender and sexual identity, or any other legally protected class to apply. Ideal candidates will be prepared to collaborate and contribute to the mission and values of the college across all constituencies.
Travel Required
some-to scout retreat locations etc
Resume Required
Yes
Contact Person
DaNaye VanDeKrol