Executive Assistant — Office of the President, Board of Trustees Liaison

Functional Title: Executive Assistant – Office of the President and Board of Trustee Liaison 
Classification: Salary Position - Exempt
Division: Executive
Department: Office of the President
Reports To: President
Primary Function: Provides highly advanced administrative support for the President and the Board of Trustees.

Major Duties:

Administrative Support:

  • Provide high-level administrative assistance to the President, managing schedules, budgets, correspondence, filing system, and confidential matters.
  • Coordinate meetings, appointments, travel arrangements, and event logistics for the President.
  • Prepare reports, presentations, agendas, and minutes for Presidential, Board of Trustee, and Foundation Board meetings, ensuring accuracy and professionalism

Communication & Relationship Management:

  • Serve as the primary point of contact between the President’s Office and internal/external stakeholders, including faculty, staff, trustees, donors, and community leaders.
  • Serve as the primary point of contact for the Board of Trustees at the direction of the President.
  • Draft and edit official correspondence, ensuring alignment with the university’s mission and values.
  • Maintain discretion and confidentiality in handling sensitive matters.

Operational & Strategic Support:

  • Assist in special projects, strategic initiatives, and priority tasks assigned by the President.
  • Conduct research and compile data to support decision making and presentations.
  • Liaise with various university departments to ensure effective coordination of the President’s priorities.

University & Mission Engagement:

  • Support the President in fostering a Christ-centered campus culture and representing the university’s values in all interactions.
  • Assist in planning and executing campus events, leadership retreats, and university-wide initiatives for the President, the Board of Trustees, and the Foundation Board.
  • Coordinate with the Board of Trustees for meetings, documentation, and governance-related matters.

Qualifications and Requirements:

  • Exceptional organizational skills with keen attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities.
  • Strong commitment to Christian faith and the mission of the university.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication, along with public relations skills with a professional demeanor.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and database management.
  • Ability to work independently, exercise discretion, and handle confidential information with integrity.

Education and Experience:

  • A minimum of two years of progressively responsible experience as an administrative assistant. Education and experience may be substituted for one another.
  • Familiarity with board governance and higher education administration preferred.
  • Active membership in the church of Christ preferred.

Physical Requirements:

While performing the essential duties of this job, the employee will be required to do the following:

  • Be ambulatory around campus and in buildings.
  • Required to regularly sit and stand.
  • Frequently use wrist, hands and/or fingers to make small repetitive movements such as typing, distributing mail and picking up small objects.
  • Ability to talk frequently to convey detailed and/or important instructions or ideas accurately, loudly or quickly.
  • Be able to hear average or normal conversations and receive verbal information.
  • Required to lift packages and/or move heavy objects, 25+lbs.

NOTE: All LCU employees are required to complete Title IX & Information Security (FERPA) training and Data Security Training at the time of new hire and on an annual basis thereafter. Some positions/departments may require additional training for security or data needs.

Disclaimer:

This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive; an employee will also perform other reasonably related job responsibilities as assigned by immediate supervisor and/or other management as required. LCU reserves the right to revise or change job duties, required skills or qualifications as the need arises. This job description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment.