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Rio Salado Community College
Executive Assistant (Specially Funded)
Job Description
Executive Assistant (Specially Funded) Rio Salado Community College
- 4.1 Tempe, AZ Job Details Full-time $53,050.25
- $68,964.
- $68,964.82/annually, DOE Grade 114 Work Schedule Monday
- Friday, 8am
- 5pm; some evenings and weekends may be required Work Calendar 12 Months Funding Information This is a grant funded assignment with a projected end date of 06-30-2027 with renewal based on available funds and the needs of MCCCD.
MCCCD:
Affordable and Comprehensive Benefits Package:
Nationwide Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage Paid Time Off:
Vacation, Sick Leave, and Personal Time 20 Paid Observed Holidays Company-paid Life Insurance, AD&D, and Short-Term Disability plans, with the option to purchase supplemental coverage Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS) Pension, including Long Term Disability and Retiree Health Insurance with 100% employer-matching contributionsOptional Retirement Plans:
403(b), 457(b), Roth 403(b), Roth 457(b) Tuition Reimbursement for employees and dependentsAnnual Professional Development Funding Flexible Work Schedules Employee Health & Wellness Programs:
District-Wide Wellness Program with Workshops and Webinars Monthly Health & Wellness Calendar and Newsletter Virta Diabetes Reversal Program and Support Groups Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Sight-On-Site Eye Care Services Pre-Retirement Planning Events Qualifying Employer for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (potential loan forgiveness for federal Direct Loans after meeting repayment requirements and working full-time for an eligible employer) Job Summary The Executive Assistant provides high-level administrative, organizational, and operational support to the Development Department and the Friends of Public Radio AZ. This position serves as a key point of contact for internal and external stakeholders and helps ensure the smooth and efficient daily operations of the department. The position manages calendars, communications, scheduling, special projects, board-related activities, donor correspondence, and office workflows while maintaining strict confidentiality. This role requires excellent judgment, professionalism, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced nonprofit environment dedicated to supporting public radio. Essential Functions 30%Executive Administrative Support:
Provides comprehensive administrative support to senior leadership through calendar management, scheduling, correspondence, travel coordination, and prioritization of daily activities. 25%Board and Governance Support:
Coordinates board and committee meetings by preparing agendas, meeting materials, minutes, and maintaining confidential governance records. 20%Development and Donor Relations Support:
Supports fundraising efforts by managing donor communications, scheduling meetings, maintaining Customer Relations Management (CRM) records, and assisting with stewardship activities. 15%Office Operations and Financial Administration:
Maintains efficient office operations through records management, invoice processing, budget tracking, purchasing, and administrative workflow support. 10%
Project and Event Coordination:
Assists with strategic initiatives, special projects, and the planning of donor, station, and community events. Minimum Qualifications Bachelor's Degree from a regionally accredited institution and three (3) years varied and increasingly responsible office and/or administrative support experience, similar to work described above, of which a minimum of 1 year experience includes supporting an executive level position. OR An equivalent combination of the conferred degree and directly related full-time work experience which involves progressively responsible administrative support work, as described above sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above, unless otherwise subject to any other requirements set forth in law or regulation, may be considered. Desired Qualifications A. Three (3) years of progressively responsible administrative support experience, preferably supporting senior leadership or executives. B. Two (2) years experience utilizing a customer database system for the purposes of tracking donor/client activity C. Two (2) years experience preparing meeting agendas, board materials, minutes and executive level correspondence. D. One (1) year of full-time relevant MCCCD experience during the previous two (2) years. Special Working Conditions Will be required to travel or be assigned to all MCCCD locations. May require some evenings or weekends. May require prolonged periods of viewing a computer screen. May be required to lift or carry up to 25 lbs. How to Apply Applicants are required to submit a cover letter and resume showing how the applicant meets the minimum and desired qualifications. All minimum requirements must be met at the time of the application. Additional materials will not be accepted after the job posting has closed. Missing materials or incomplete employment history will not be considered. Please ensure your materials clearly provide the following information. Clearly illustrate how prior experience, knowledge and education meet the minimum and desired qualifications for this position. Indicate whether former or current employment is Full-Time or; Part-Time employment, to include Adjunct or Associate Professor (must include number of hours worked, contact hours or load) Provide employment history in a month/year format (e.g., 09/07 to 10/11) including job title, job duties, for each position held and name of employer for each position. Three professional references, preferably current and/or former supervisors. If references are not provided in resume upon application, they will be requested at time of interview. Maricopa County Community College District (MCCCD) complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990. Qualified applicants or candidates with disabilities can submit a reasonable accommodation request at any point in the hiring process, and MCCCD's policy is to provide reasonable accommodation unless such accommodation would cause an undue hardship. If a reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact the ADA Coordinator from the hiring campus location for assistance via email at MCCCD is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Posting Close Date Open until filled First Review July 29, 2027 Applications received after the review date may not be screened EEO, Title IX, & Clery Act Maricopa County Community College District (MCCCD) will not discriminate, nor tolerate discrimination in employment or education, against any applicant, employee, or student because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status (including document abuse), age, disability, veteran status or genetic information. Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, states: "No person in the United States shall, on the basis of sex, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any education program or activity receiving Federal financial assistance." The policy of the MCCCD is to provide an educational, employment, and business environment free of gender discrimination. Incidents of misconduct should be reported to the college Title IX Coordinator, as outlined in policy, contact information is available at this link Title IX Coordinators. Rio Salado College's Title IX/504 Coordinator is O.Tafari Osayande, , 480-517-8196. The Clery Act is a Federal law requiring United States Colleges and Universities to disclose information about crime on and around their campuses. Crime reporting data for each of the Maricopa Community Colleges, as required under the Clery Act, is available at this link Clery Act.Career Insights for Executive Assistant
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An Executive Assistant provides skilled administrative support for a company executive or professional staff at an organization. Schedules meetings, calls and travel, manages correspondence, handles outside information requests and staff communications; may assist with preparing presentations.
$67,779 / year median in Arizona
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