The Assistant to the Dean is responsible for providing a wide range of skilled and efficient administrative and executive support for the Dean. This position will exercise a high degree of discretion and judgment and will work both independently and as a member of the administrative support team in the Dean’s Office. The Assistant supervises student workers in the Dean’s Office. Key responsibilities include managing the Dean’s calendar, coordinating travel arrangements for the dean, scheduling meetings for Directors and other personnel, and serving as the point of contact for Chairs and Directors transitions. This position ensures that the Dean remains on schedule. The role involves managing tenure & promotion files and acting as the liaison with the NU Alumni Association and NU Foundation. Responsibilities also include general support for college leadership and faculty communication, assistance with faculty, staff, and student travel, management of event procurement and logistics, and liaison and communication with other university partners and college stakeholders. Additionally, the Assistant will screen callers and visitors as appropriate.
The University of Nebraska-Lincoln seeks to attract and retain a high performing and diverse workforce in which employees’ differences are respected and valued to better meet the varying needs of the diverse populations we serve. The university fosters a diverse and inclusive work environment that promotes collaboration so that all individuals are able to participate and contribute to their full potential. As an EO/AA employer, the University of Nebraska considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, and/or political affiliation. See
https://www.unl.edu/equity/notice-nondiscrimination.