Executive Assistant to the President

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Company: Red Cloud Indian School
Location: Pine Ridge, SD 57770

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Executive Assistant to the President

Department: President Office

Supervisor: President

Status: Full-Time

Classification: Exempt

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MISSION

The mission of Red Cloud Indian School, Inc. (RCIS), a Catholic institution administered

by the Jesuits and the Lakota people, is to develop and grow as a vibrant Church,

through an education of the mind and spirit that promotes the values of the Lakota

culture.

RCIS includes two elementary schools, a high school, The Heritage Center, and ten

churches onIndian Reservation in southwestern South Dakota. By

integrating both Lakota culture and heritage with spiritual beliefs and practices from

the Lakota and Catholic traditions, RCIS aims to educate both the mind and the heart

of its students, parishioners, and staff, creating leaders of tomorrow with competence,

conscience, and compassion.

Position Summary:

The Executive Assistant to the President is to have a high level of professionalism, flexibility, discretion, judgment,

diplomacy and tact and who are progressive thinkers, see challenges as simply problems to solve, and whose spirit, energy

and commitment provides a welcome and encouraging face for the academic offices.

I. Essential Job Functions:

  • Plan and schedule complex calendar(s) with limited or no consultation, resolve calendaring conflicts.
  • Negotiate and manage the needs of individuals or groups requesting time with the president, independently
committing his/her time.

  • May occasionally represent the president by attending meetings in his/her absence; speaking for the supervisor.
  • Act on behalf of the supervisor in regards to establishing priorities and identifying and resolving problems that are
administrative in nature.

  • Use independent judgment to keep supervisor informed of all matters that require his/her attention.
  • Serve as the liaison to various internal and external constituencies, including screening correspondence and
telephone calls; keep the supervisor informed of all matters requiring his/her attention.

  • Independently prioritize, plan, coordinate and/or oversee logistics and conferences with individuals and entities
internal and external to the university, including executive and senior level staff, donors and government officials.

  • Compose correspondence; develop, review and edit presentations and documentation; independently research
and analyze associated issues and/or compile materials needed for presentation and/or decision making purposes.

  • Manage complex business travel in compliance with unit, university, and sponsor policies.

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  • Prepare reports and analyses, identify adverse trends and make appropriate recommendations or conclusions.
  • Manage multiple projects simultaneously.
  • Anticipate and track initial dates, events and associated action items; follow up with appropriate parties on behalf
of supervisor to ensure deadlines are met.

  • May also supervise staff.
  • Other duties, as assigned.

II. Job Qualifications:

  • Undergraduate degree, masters preferred.
  • Current or previous RCIS experience desired.
  • Prior experience working in a high level academic or advancement environment preferred.

• Experience with RCIS financial and advancement reporting systems

  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to develop strong relationships with internal and

external stakeholders.

Open Til Filled

To Apply

Submit cover letter, resume and General Application with any supporting documents to:

Lisa Swallow, Director of Human Resources

Red Cloud Indian School

100 Mission Drive

Pine Ridge,5777
lisaswallow@redcloudschool.org

(605) 867-5491 ext. 221

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