Executive Assistant

The Ohio State University, Main Campus

Executive Assistant providing administrative and operational support for the College of Public Health leaders. Coordinating schedules, meetings, and managing communications while maintaining professionalism and confidentiality.

Posted 6/10/2026full-timeColumbus • Ohio • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $25 - $32 per hourWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide executive-level administrative and operational support to the Associate Dean for Research, Associate Dean for Academic and Student Affairs, Associate Dean for Undergraduate Studies, and Chair of the Division of Epidemiology
Coordinate and manage calendars, meetings, and priorities for assigned college leaders.
Prepare agendas, briefing materials, presentations, and meeting documentation.
Coordinate domestic and international travel arrangements and related reimbursements.
Draft, edit, and distribute correspondence, reports, and communications on behalf of assigned leaders.
Serve as a liaison between leadership, faculty, staff, students, university offices, and external stakeholders.
Provide administrative support for meetings, committees, workgroups, and other leadership activities.
Support special projects and college initiatives by coordinating timelines, communications, and administrative processes.
Coordinate logistics for college events, leadership meetings, retreats, and recognition activities, including vendor and facility arrangements.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
Advanced degree in relevant field may be desirable
4-8 years of relevant experience preferred.
2 years of relevant experience including: Experience providing executive administrative support in a higher education or college setting; and Experience with complex schedules and creating technology solutions to increase efficiency.
Strong written and verbal communication skills with demonstrated ability to exercise discretion and confidentiality
Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, Excel, One Drive, PowerPoint) and project management
Experience managing office procedures, best practices, and high-priority projects.
Exceptional organizational, problem-solving, and prioritization skills
Ability to juggle multiple projects while maintaining a solution-oriented mindset.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, dental and vision coverage, with Ohio State paying a significant portion of the cost.
Paid time off, including sick and vacation time and 11 holidays.
State retirement plan or an alternative retirement plan, both with generous employer contributions.

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Hard Skills & Tools

executive administrative supportcalendar managementagenda preparationbriefing materials preparationreport draftingcommunication draftingproject managementoffice procedures managementtechnology solutions

Soft Skills

written communicationverbal communicationdiscretionconfidentialityorganizational skillsproblem-solving skillsprioritization skillssolution-oriented mindset

Certifications

Bachelor's degreeadvanced degree