Executive Assistant to the President

Department MNC Job Description Position Title:

Executive Assistant to the

President Department:

President's Office Category:

Full-Time, Exempt Position Reports To:

President Lees-McRae is a small, four-year, liberal arts college serving Appalachia and the Southeastern United States. The College is located in the town of Banner Elk in the scenic Blue Ridge Mountains of northwestern North Carolina. Banner Elk is nestled between two popular ski areas and is within a short drive of the Blue Ridge Parkway, and the Appalachian Trail. The area is popular to outdoor enthusiasts: skiing, cycling, hiking, climbing and fly fishing are among the many attractions. The college also owns and maintains the Elk Valley Preserve and Field Station and the May Wildlife Rehabilitation Center. Please visit our website at www.lmc.edu . Benefits Lees-McRae College offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes Highmark Blue Cross/Blue Shield medical plans with wellness incentives, Aetna dental coverage with orthodontia for children, and a voluntary vision plan for all employees. Life and long-term disability insurance are employer-paid, with optional voluntary life coverage available. Employees can take advantage of flexible spending accounts, a retirement plan with up to 5% employer match after one year, and generous paid time off including vacation, sick, personal, holiday, and college-closed days. Tuition waiver benefits are available for employees and dependents, along with access to a national tuition exchange program. Additional perks include free monthly dining, discounted meal plans, and required direct deposit for payroll. Job Summary/Objective Under the direct supervision of the President, the Executive Assistant to the President provides and coordinates high‑level executive support to advance and support the President's leadership and decision‑making responsibilities. The position serves as a primary liaison between the Office of the President and the institution at large. The Executive Assistant independently performs a wide range of complex administrative and operational duties requiring discretion, sound judgment, and in‑depth knowledge of institutional policies, procedures, and priorities. This role maintains the highest standards of confidentiality and professionalism while fostering a cooperative, collaborative, and customer‑focused work environment, and ensuring clear, effective communication between the Office of the President, internal stakeholders, and the general public. Essential Functions Serves as the primary point of contact for the Office of the President, representing the President with professionalism, discretion, and sound judgment. Manages complex calendars, communications, priorities, and deadlines involving highly sensitive and confidential matters. Anticipates the President's needs and proactively balances competing priorities to support strategic leadership. Researches, analyzes, and prepares reports, correspondence, and briefing materials; drafts communications for the President's signature. Coordinates and triages incoming issues and requests addressed to the President, determining appropriate action, referral, or response. Acts as a liaison between the President and faculty, staff, students, the Board of Trustees, public officials, advisory boards, and external constituents to promote effective communication and positive relations. Plans and coordinates meetings, Board activities, special events, and travel arrangements; processes related documentation and reimbursements. Oversee administrative operations of the President's Office, including records retention, document archiving and destruction, budget monitoring, invoices, purchasing, and office logistics. Assists with presidential oversight functions, including review and routing of personnel actions, correspondence, and institutional documents. Exercises independent judgment to resolve issues, advise others, and ensure continuity of operations in the President's absence. Maintains strict confidentiality of institutional, personnel, and student information in accordance with policy and law. Promotes a positive image of the institution through professional interaction with visitors and timely, accurate responses to inquiries. Contributes to a safe campus environment by participating in required training and emergency preparedness activities. Performs other duties as assigned by the President. Competencies Independent Initiative and Pro-active Problem-Solving Abilities. Ethical Conduct. Stress Management/Composure. Teamwork Orientation. Thoroughness. Supervisory Responsibility This position has no direct supervisory responsibilities. Work Environment Normal office environment where there is no physical discomfort due to temperature, dust, noise and the like. Position Type/Expected Hours of Work This is a full-time, exempt position. Days and hours of work are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5 p.m. Occasional evening and weekend work may be required as job duties demand such as Board of Trustee dinners and/or events, college events such as baccalaureate, graduation, convocation, etc. Travel No travel is expected for this position. Required Qualifications Required Qualifications Bachelor's degree in business or related field of study. Three to five years' executive-level support experience. Preferred Qualifications Preferred Qualifications Work experience in a college-setting. Physical Demands Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. The employee is occasionally required to sit, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must frequently lift or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. Posting Detail Information Posting Number S120P Number of Vacancies 1 Job Open Date Special Instructions to Applicants Quick Link for Internal Postings https://leesmcrae.peopleadmin.com/postings/489 Executive Assistant to the President 3.1 3.1 out of 5 stars 191 Main Street West, Banner Elk, NC 28604 Full-time Lees-McRae College 37 reviews

Full-time Department MNC Job Description Position Title:

Executive Assistant to the

President Department:

President's Office Category:

Full-Time, Exempt Position Reports To:

President Lees-McRae is a small, four-year, liberal arts college serving Appalachia and the Southeastern United States. The College is located in the town of Banner Elk in the scenic Blue Ridge Mountains of northwestern North Carolina. Banner Elk is nestled between two popular ski areas and is within a short drive of the Blue Ridge Parkway, and the Appalachian Trail. The area is popular to outdoor enthusiasts: skiing, cycling, hiking, climbing and fly fishing are among the many attractions. The college also owns and maintains the Elk Valley Preserve and Field Station and the May Wildlife Rehabilitation Center. Please visit our website at www.lmc.edu . Benefits Lees-McRae College offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes Highmark Blue Cross/Blue Shield medical plans with wellness incentives, Aetna dental coverage with orthodontia for children, and a voluntary vision plan for all employees. Life and long-term disability insurance are employer-paid, with optional voluntary life coverage available. Employees can take advantage of flexible spending accounts, a retirement plan with up to 5% employer match after one year, and generous paid time off including vacation, sick, personal, holiday, and college-closed days. Tuition waiver benefits are available for employees and dependents, along with access to a national tuition exchange program. Additional perks include free monthly dining, discounted meal plans, and required direct deposit for payroll. Job Summary/Objective Under the direct supervision of the President, the Executive Assistant to the President provides and coordinates high‑level executive support to advance and support the President's leadership and decision‑making responsibilities. The position serves as a primary liaison between the Office of the President and the institution at large. The Executive Assistant independently performs a wide range of complex administrative and operational duties requiring discretion, sound judgment, and in‑depth knowledge of institutional policies, procedures, and priorities. This role maintains the highest standards of confidentiality and professionalism while fostering a cooperative, collaborative, and customer‑focused work environment, and ensuring clear, effective communication between the Office of the President, internal stakeholders, and the general public. Essential Functions Serves as the primary point of contact for the Office of the President, representing the President with professionalism, discretion, and sound judgment. Manages complex calendars, communications, priorities, and deadlines involving highly sensitive and confidential matters. Anticipates the President's needs and proactively balances competing priorities to support strategic leadership. Researches, analyzes, and prepares reports, correspondence, and briefing materials; drafts communications for the President's signature. Coordinates and triages incoming issues and requests addressed to the President, determining appropriate action, referral, or response. Acts as a liaison between the President and faculty, staff, students, the Board of Trustees, public officials, advisory boards, and external constituents to promote effective communication and positive relations. Plans and coordinates meetings, Board activities, special events, and travel arrangements; processes related documentation and reimbursements. Oversee administrative operations of the President's Office, including records retention, document archiving and destruction, budget monitoring, invoices, purchasing, and office logistics. Assists with presidential oversight functions, including review and routing of personnel actions, correspondence, and institutional documents. Exercises independent judgment to resolve issues, advise others, and ensure continuity of operations in the President's absence. Maintains strict confidentiality of institutional, personnel, and student information in accordance with policy and law. Promotes a positive image of the institution through professional interaction with visitors and timely, accurate responses to inquiries. Contributes to a safe campus environment by participating in required training and emergency preparedness activities. Performs other duties as assigned by the President. Competencies Independent Initiative and Pro-active Problem-Solving Abilities. Ethical Conduct. Stress Management/Composure. Teamwork Orientation. Thoroughness. Supervisory Responsibility This position has no direct supervisory responsibilities. Work Environment Normal office environment where there is no physical discomfort due to temperature, dust, noise and the like. Position Type/Expected Hours of Work This is a full-time, exempt position. Days and hours of work are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5 p.m. Occasional evening and weekend work may be required as job duties demand such as Board of Trustee dinners and/or events, college events such as baccalaureate, graduation, convocation, etc. Travel No travel is expected for this position. Required Qualifications Required Qualifications Bachelor's degree in business or related field of study. Three to five years' executive-level support experience. Preferred Qualifications Preferred Qualifications Work experience in a college-setting. Physical Demands Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. The employee is occasionally required to sit, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must frequently lift or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. Posting Detail Information Posting Number S120P Number of Vacancies 1 Job Open Date Special Instructions to Applicants Quick Link for Internal Postings https://leesmcrae.peopleadmin.com/postings/489