Ex Asst to Vice President of Uni Relations & Athletics

Job Summary

The Executive Assistant to the Vice President for University Relations & Athletics performs management assignments and functions that support the VP, Division Leadership and the Division of University Relations & Athletics, including the supervision of a full-time administrative assistant. The position acts as a liaison with administrators, faculty, students, and external stakeholders to resolve issues by interpreting university policies, disseminating information, providing guidelines and procedures. Other pertinent responsibilities include project management, budget management, VP calendar/meeting/travel/budget/project management, coordinates and supervises the daily compilation and editing of the Daily Brief (KU's daily faculty/staff newsletter) in strong collaboration with the editor as well as division-wide planning to completion meeting, and special events planning. Given the nature of the vice-presidential responsibilities, the ability to handle confidential information is imperative to this position.

Minimum Qualifications

Five years of progressively responsible administrative or relevant experience.

Ability to manage information of a sensitive and confidential nature in the utmost professional manner.

Ability to positively and productively interact effectively with others.

Ability to relate to a culturally diverse university community.

Ability to manage multiple priorities under pressure, often last-minute and accomplish short and long-term goals.

Excellent customer service skills.

Effective oral and written communication skills.

Proficient in Microsoft 365 (Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Word).

Preferred Qualifications

Associate's, bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.

Three years' university relations or public relations experience.

Experience with Business Intelligence and SourcePoint.

Experience with AP style and Ingeniux.

Experience managing employees and student workers.

Experience with event planning.

Experience with assessment

Experience with project management.

Supplemental Information
Applications & resumes will be accepted until position is filled, however; to ensure full consideration, application materials should be received no later than the end of day on May 8, 2025.

The starting salary range for this position is $58,139 - $65,721.

All applications for this position must be submitted via our online application/resume system ONLY. Please do not fax, mail, or e-mail any documentation.

Successful interview, reference checks, background clearances (PA Criminal, Child Abuse Clearance & FBI Clearance), and demonstration of ability are requisite qualifications for all positions.

The University is very interested in hiring employees who have had extensive experience with diverse populations.

Kutztown University is an AA/EOE/member of the PA State System of Higher Education and actively solicits applications from women and minority candidates.

Non-Discrimination Statement

Kutztown University does not discriminate in employment or educational opportunities on the basis of sex, race, ethnicity, national origin, age, disability, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, or veteran status. To discuss a complaint of discrimination, please contact the Office of Social Equity, Old Main A-Wing, Room 02, by phone at or by e-mail at . Pursuant to Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Kutztown University does not discriminate on the basis of sex and prohibits sex discrimination in any education program or activity that it operates, including admissions and employment. Any inquiries regarding the application of Title IX at Kutztown University may be made to Bradley Davis, the University's Title IX Coordinator, located in Old Main A-Wing, Room 02A, by phone at or by email at , or the Office for Civil Rights located in the Lyndon Baines Johnson Department of Education Bldg., 400 Maryland Avenue, SW, Washington, DC , by phone at (TDD: ), by fax at , or by e-mail at . Kutztown University's Sexual Misconduct, Anti-Discrimination, and Anti-Harassment policies can be found in The Key student handbook or online at