Executive Administrator

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Position Summary

The Executive Administrator provides advanced, diversified administrative and project support to the Managing Directors in the Investment Team at Rice Management Company (RMC). The Executive Administrator plays a critical role in ensuring the efficient operation of the investment team by coordinating schedules, managing deadlines, and facilitating communication both internally and externally. The Executive Administrator acts as a representative of the investment team, maintaining a high level of professionalism in all interactions.

The ideal candidate has a bachelor's degree, and 4+ years of prior experience in senior executive support, works proficiently with technology, manages needs proactively, and is skilled at writing professional correspondence.

This is a full-time, on-site, benefits-eligible position.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree

• 4+ years' of experience in senior executive support

• In lieu of the experience requirement, additional related education, above and beyond what is required, on an equivalent year-for-year basis may be substituted

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including editing and proofreading

• Excellent planning and organizational skills

• Demonstrated ability to handle sensitive issues and maintain confidentiality

• Demonstrated ability to cultivate positive working relationships and gain the trust and respect of all levels of internal and external constituencies

• Contextual understanding of the executive's role within the university framework

• Demonstrated ability to perform duties with a high level of professionalism, flexibility, discretion, judgment, diplomacy and tact

Preferences

• Experience as an executive assistant within a corporate environment, investment firm, and/or banking/financial industry

• Ability to multi-task, adapt to changing priorities, and meet deadlines

• Advanced computer skills and demonstrated experience with office software and email applications

• Ability to independently resolve problems with a positive attitude

Essential Functions

• Coordinates the executive's activities, including management of a complex calendar, travel arrangements, and associated logistics

• Independently allocates the executive's time to individuals seeking access based on a comprehensive understanding of the executive's priorities, needs, and role within the university framework

• Independently prioritizes, plans, coordinates, and/or oversees logistics for meetings with individuals and entities internal and external to the university

• Serves as the liaison to various internal and external constituencies, including screening correspondence and telephone calls; keeps the executive informed of all matters requiring his / her attention

• Composes correspondence; develops, reviews, and edits presentations and documentation; independently researches and analyzes associated issues and/or compiles materials needed for presentation and/or decision-making purposes

• Oversees and/or manages multiple projects; anticipates and tracks critical dates, events, and organizational issues for the executive; follows up with appropriate parties to ensure deadlines are met

• Manages expense reporting for executives

• Supports meetings held at RMC by reserving meeting space, greeting visitors, and ensuring all necessary resources and technology are available for successful meeting execution.

• Performs all other duties as assigned

Additional Functions

• Supports the investment team in navigating resources within Rice University, such as connecting with experts in the field of research related to an investment opportunity

• Supports the investment team to vet incoming media inquiries through the Rice University Office of Public Affairs

• Accesses investment reports and correspondence in the database to prepare executives for meetings

• Tracks annual meetings hosted by investment fund managers and coordinates representation from RMC

• Supports onboarding of new hires

• Collaborates with others to provide event planning and project support

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