Executive Assistant - Institute of Politics

As a core member of the Institute of Politics team, the Executive Assistant will be responsible for working closely with Institute leadership and staff. The position requires excellent communication and interpersonal skills with internal staff, university partners, and external community stakeholders and leaders. Primary responsibilities include event and meeting coordination, monthly and annual financial tracking and grant budget reporting, database management, outreach and timely external communications, and purchase and contract processing and management.

This position requires an individual who possesses a commitment to excellence, continuous improvement, and willingness to support ongoing and as needed office operations.

The Institute is a nonpartisan forum committed to civil discourse and dialogue. The Institute runs three units:
Regional Policy Collaborations, the Elsie Hillman Civic Forum, and the Dick Thornburgh Forum for Law & Public Policy. This position, along with all staff at the Institute, are required to work with civic leaders, community partners, and elected officials representing diverse political perspectives.