Executive Administrative Assistant to CEO, Alternatives for Girls, Detroit, MI

Executive Administrative Assistant to CEO

Posted on: July 1, 2013
Posted by: Alternatives for Girls

QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor's degree in business administration or related field and 5 years of administrative work experience required. Proficiency using MS Word, Outlook, Excel, database maintenance, and internet usage required. Effective reasoning, verbal and written communication skills required. Must possess interpersonal skills sufficient to effectively communicate with Board of Trustees, staff and public. Project management experience a plus. Valid Michigan driver's license required.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

1. Provide confidential administrative support to CEO in the ongoing operations of the executive office, performing duties assigned, including processing confidential correspondence, reports, scheduling appointments, etc.

2. Coordinate, prepare and distribute materials for the board of directors and select board committees, such as meeting notices, meeting minutes, agenda and supporting information; host and coordinate meetings.

3. Organize and maintain CEO's files and organizational archive files.

4. Coordinate travel arrangements for administrative staff as needed.

5. Handle CEO communications, including mail processing, answer telephone inquiries route calls, mail, and e-mail as appropriate.

6. Staff and/or serve on agency and board committees as assigned.

7. Coordinate CEO's schedule using MS Outlook; set, confirm, reschedule appointments as needed, provide necessary documents to CEO in advance of meetings, etc.

WORKING CONDITIONS

1. Work involves sitting for 70% of work time. Ability to stoop and bend to file records.
2. Must have reliable transportation and good driving record, as driving errands are sometimes required.
3. Position involves the ability to work flexible schedule including weekends, evenings and early morning.

Employment type: Full time

Salary details: 15.00 - 17.92 Hourly depending on experience

Benefits: Generous benefit package

HOW TO APPLY

Please send resumes to:
Stacey Elliott, Human Resource Manager
903 W. Grand Blvd
Detroit, MI 48208
E-Mail: humanresources@alternativesforgirls.org
Fax: (313) 361-8938

Assistant Director, Center for Diversity & Inclusion, Michigan Technological University, Houghton, MI

Assistant Director: Center for Diversity and Inclusion

Posted on: June 7, 2013
Posted by: Michigan Technological University

DESCRIPTION

The Assistant Director will establish, implement, administer, and assess programs and services for underrepresented students and the campus community. This position works with a wide variety of constituents on and off campus to support and assess the needs of students.

1. Assist with Cultural Competency Training curriculum development and training.
2. Coordinate and assess the Transfer Scholars Research Program.
3. Provide oversight and management for the heritage month programs and events (Black History Month, Hispanic History Month, Native American History Month, etc.).
4. Lead efforts to offer educational opportunities for majority and minority students on campus through lectures, workshops, programming, and one-on-one conversations.
5. Assist the Office of Admissions and the Graduate School in the recruitment and retention of underrepresented students (i.e. women, students of color, and Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender, and Queer/Questioning communities).
6. Provide leadership and programmatic support for underrepresented student groups.
7. Support individual students around issues of diversity awareness, and work collaboratively with colleagues in Student Affairs and others to weave diversity education and training into the fabric of existing and new programs.
8. Assist in the development of policies and procedures, newsletters, brochures, web pages, etc. that can be used to promote diversity at Michigan Tech.
9. Research best practices in diversity initiatives and use those findings to make informed decisions.
10. Develop unique programs or communication strategies to promote diversity, and assess the outcomes of those initiatives with a particular focus on their impact as related to recruitment with specific attention on retention.
11. Plan and manage budgets related to diversity initiatives and obtain funds for programs, activities and initiatives.
12. Work irregular hours due to the nature of the position.
13. Serve and represent the Center for Diversity and Inclusion in university and non-university committees/task forces.
14. Perform other duties as assigned by the director.

HOW TO APPLY

Visit https://www.jobs.mtu.edu/postings/1016