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LAYIQ - Executive Assistant to the Vice President for Communications at Wesleyan University

Associate’s degree and a minimum of five years of experience as an administrative assistant/executive assistant, project manager/coordinator or similar role or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
Demonstrated ability to work autonomously and independently and manage and conserve an executive’s time by effective calendar management, prioritizing conflicting needs, reading, researching, routing correspondence, drafting letters, and documents, collecting and analyzing information, anticipating needs and identifying potential issues before they occur.
Experience with project management tools.
Strong relationship management skills with the ability to exercise discretion at the highest-level while being trusted with sensitive and confidential information.
Demonstrated ability to act as a gatekeeper when required, while maintaining an engaging and courteous approach.
Demonstrated ability to analyze and improve processes.
Strong time-management skills and the ability to organize and coordinate multiple projects/matters at once effectively in a fast-paced environment.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and other office productivity tools, with aptitude to learn new software and systems.
Experience with database management systems (including creating detailed reports).
Excellent customer service skills and proven professionalism when interacting with others.
Effective communications skills.
Must be able to work a flexible schedule which includes work on some evenings and weekends.
Demonstrated commitment to work within a diverse environment and interact collegially with individuals of different backgrounds.
Preferred Skills
Experience providing support to C-Level or Senior-Level Executives role strongly preferred.
Experience with event management and logistics.
Position is open until filled. For full consideration, please apply by October 26, 2026 when first review of applications will begin.
Applicants must submit a cover letter and resume.
Compensation: $63,100-$74,400
Work Location: On Campus
All offers to external applicants are contingent on the candidate’s completion of a pre-employment background check screening to the satisfaction of Wesleyan University.
Wesleyan University, located in Middletown, Connecticut, does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, age, gender, gender identity or expression, national origin, marital status, ancestry, present or past history of mental disorder, learning disability or physical disability, political belief, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information or non-position-related criminal record. We welcome applications from women and historically underrepresented minority groups. Inquiries regarding Title IX, Section 504 or any other non-discrimination policies should be directed to Vice President for Equity and Inclusion, Title IX and ADA/504 Coordinator.
Wesleyan University complies with the Clery Act and maintains records of campus crime statistics and security policies. Copies of Wesleyan University’s Clery Act Report are available on request and online at https://www.wesleyan.edu/publicsafety/clery.html .
Experience is taken into consideration in the determination of salary offers.
Wesleyan offers a broad range of employee benefits and development opportunities, including comprehensive group insurance plans, wellness programs and incentives, generous paid time off and retirement plans, flexible work schedules, and employee and dependent tuition programs. Benefit eligibility varies based on position type, length of appointment, and scheduled work hours. Temporary employees, per-course visitors, and all other part-time appointments, including visiting faculty appointments, that are scheduled for less than half-time work are generally limited to those benefits required by law.
Detailed information on the benefits of working at Wesleyan is located at: https://wesleyan.edu/hr/careers/prospective-resources.html .

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