Executive Assistant to VP of EWD and CTE

Executive Assistant to VP of EWD and CTE

Salary

$3,924.00 Monthly

Location

Wilmington - Downtown Campus, NC

Job Type

Full Time Staff

Job Number

21-00283

Division

Economic & Workforce Development

Department

Economic & Workforce Development

Opening Date

09/08/2026

Closing Date

9/30/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

• Description
• Benefits

Position Description

DEFINITION:

The principal purpose of this position is to provide executive level administrative support and coordination to the Vice President of Economic & Workforce Development and Career and Technical Education for the efficient operation of the division with a focus on management of operations and customer service. This position may perform a variety of complex and confidential administrative duties and will interact with senior level administrators, faculty, staff, students, and the public. Assignments may be broad in nature requiring creativity and ingenuity and incumbents may be responsible for defining approaches to projects. This position will be expected to coordinate and define tasks, assemble spread sheets and documents.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED:

• Receives direct supervision from the Vice President of EWD and CTE
• Does not exercise supervision, but may provide work direction or advice to other team members (i.e. administrative assistants, part-time, work-study, etc.)
• May act as a lead on some projects and guide team members

Duties & Responsibilities (Essential Functions)

ESSENTIAL AND OTHER IMPORTANT FUNCTION STATEMENTS:

Essential and other important responsibilities and duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

Essential Functions:

• Perform complex and confidential administrative activities for VP level management including but not limited to:

• Direct and manage tasks and projects for the office making independent decisions on administrative matters; develop and implement and maintain written procedures to control the flow of administrative work and project completion and is responsible for office operations within scope of authority.

• Compose and prepare complex correspondence, responses, and other documents.

• Prepare reports and graphic materials as assigned, may analyze data and formulate responses.

• Ensure that regulatory or accrediting agencies receive appropriate forms and reports.

• Screen calls and respond to sensitive complaints and requests for information.

• Prepare meeting minutes and other correspondence and documentation as needed.

• May participate in budget preparation and administration.

• Maintain day-to-day department operations.

• Act as liaison for the business unit and serve as the public face of the area.

• Oversee the daily functioning of the division including all related tasks and duties

• Serve on committees and Advisory boards to provide administrative support

• Engage in professional development

• Assume other administrative duties as assigned

• Order Instructional supplies and equipment

• Complete special projects as assigned

• Perform support work as assigned including special projects, special reports, responses to inquiries, etc. at an executive level.

• Coordinate the calendar of the VP.

• Organize programs, events, meetings and conferences.

• Serve on committees and provide administrative support when necessary.

• Provide assistance to students when necessary.

• Assist other staff and faculty.

• Engage in professional development.

• Assume other administrative duties as assigned.

Other Important Functions:

• Adhere to legal requirements and regulations maintaining confidentiality and utilizing
• discretion.
• Ensure security and maintenance of confidential materials, information and professional
• files.
• Assist with divisional travel approvals, arrangements, and reimbursement processes.
• Maintain P-card receipts and reconcile P-card transactions.
• Assist with spring and summer commencement and student recognition ceremonies as needed.
• Support divisional committees as assigned including organizing, recording, distributing minutes and disseminating evaluations as necessary.
• Support divisional budgeting and planning processes; compile information and data; prepare requisitions; coordinate purchasing activities as assigned.
• Perform related duties and responsibilities as required.

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS:

Knowledge of:

• General principles and practices of fiscal, statistical, and administrative data collection and report preparation.
• Microsoft Office Suite and Google software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Access)
• Principles and procedures of record keeping and reporting
• Advanced principles of business letter writing and report preparation
• English usage, spelling, grammar and punctuation
• Basic word processing methods, techniques and programs
• Basic mathematical principles
• Principals and techniques used in public relations

Ability to:

• Perform responsible and complex administrative work involving the use of independent judgment and personal initiative

• Interpret and apply the policies and procedures of the function to which assigned

• Coordinate work assignments with others

• Respond to routine inquiries and requests for information

• Work independently in the absence of supervision

• Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work

• Interpret and apply CFCC goals, objectives, policies, procedures, rules, and regulations

• Draw solutions from a wider range of experience

• Solve problems in a timely manner

• Maintain effective audio-visual discrimination and perception needed for:

• Making observations

• Reading and writing

• Communicating with others

• Operating assigned equipment

• Handling varied tasks simultaneously

• Maintain physical condition appropriate to the performance of assigned duties and responsibilities, which may include the following:

• Standing or sitting for extended periods of time

• Operating assigned equipment

• Handling varied tasks simultaneously

• Bending, stooping, climbing, or lifting up to 25 pounds

• Maintain mental capacity, which allow the capability of:

• Making sound decisions

• Responding to questions

EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING GUIDELINES:

Any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:

Minimum Education/Training:

• Associate's Degree in a related field

Minimum Experience:

• Relevant experience in an administrative/clerical capacity involving public contact and responsibilities requiring tact and confidentiality
• Demonstrates mastery of computer skills with knowledge of all Microsoft Office Programs and Web-based environments
• Excellent judgement and creative problem-solving skills including negotiation and conflict resolution skills, results oriented and exceptional written communication, oral communication, and interpersonal skills.

Preferred Education/Training, Experience, Skills:

• Experience supporting executive level administrators in higher education, government, or

business industries

Supplemental Information

• This position REQUIRES UNOFFICIAL TRANSCRIPTS AND/OR TRAINING CERTIFICATIONS be submitted in addition to the application. Please have these documents ready to upload when applying.
• Candidates are required to submit OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPTS for all degrees obtained prior to their first day of work or hire date. If the highest level of education is a High School diploma or equivalent, proof of completion is required.
• Applicants who have obtained their education outside of the US and its territories must have their academic degree(s) validated, at their own expense, by an outside credential evaluation service as equivalent to the Baccalaureate or Master's degree conferred by a regionally accredited college or university in the United States.

STATEMENT OF NON-DISCRIMINATION

Cape Fear Community College, its faculty and staff, and the Board of Trustees are fully committed to the principles and practice of equal employment and educational opportunities. The College does not discriminate against applicants, students, or employees in any programs and activities provided on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy and sexual orientation), gender (including gender identity and status as a transgender or transsexual individual), disability, religion, age, genetic information, veteran status or any other protected status as required by Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972, Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and any other applicable statutes and CFCC policies.

State of NC benefits

https://cfcc.edu/human-resources/current-employees/benefits/state-health-plan/

Employer Cape Fear Community College

Address 411 N Front Street

Union Station Building-Suite 299

Wilmington, North Carolina, 28401

Website http://www.cfcc.edu