Grand Valley State University
Presidential Operations & Initiatives Specialist
Allendale, MI
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About the role
- If you have questions about the position or the posting, please contact Cori Kahler ( kahlerco@gvsu.edu).
- If you need technical assistance, please contact Human Resources at hro@gvsu.edu.
- Application Deadline: Application review begins Monday October 5 and this posting may be closed at any time at the discretion of the University.
Responsibilities
- This role works closely with the Director of Presidential Operations and other members of the President's Office, as well as partners across the university.
- Oversee a variety of operational priorities and logistics in collaboration with the Director of Presidential Operations, including budgeting and finance, Board of Trustees, and commencement support
- Support the implementation of the university's strategic framework, Reach Higher Together.
- Develop and maintain systems for tracking timelines, deliverables, and outcomes related to university priorities.
- Manage and coordinate routine updates for the President's Office and Board of Trustees websites, through the applicable content management system (CMS).
- Provide backup support to the President's Office Executive Assistant and Executive Assistant to the President during periods of high need or staff absences.
- Provide additional support for the President's Office events and engagement team as needed.
- Provide support for Board of Trustees-related activities as needed.
- Hospitality, Facilities & Front-Facing Support
Skills
- Bachelor's degree or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
- Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
- Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively across teams and divisions.
- High level of professionalism, discretion, judgment, and attention to detail.
- Proficiency with standard office software and collaboration tools; ability to learn institutional systems such as Workday and CMS platforms.
- Familiarity with Workday and budgeting or financial tracking processes, including quarterly reporting.
- Experience supporting senior leadership, boards, councils, or executive-level meetings.
- Experience with project management related to strategic initiatives.
- CMS or website management experience.
Compensation
- Minimum starting salary of $50,000, commensurate with experience.
Benefits
- Limited benefits package including medical, life insurance, wellness resources and tuition waiver effective on date of hire.
- Office Coverage & Executive Coordination
Equal opportunity
- Equal Opportunity Employer, which includes providing
- equal opportunity for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.
Visa & Work Authorization
- Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States and must not require sponsorship now or in the future.
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