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Senior Executive Assistant to the President

Southeast Technical College

Sioux Falls, SD

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JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$75,977–$88,421 Per Year
SKILLS
Administrative Skills, Billing Records, Board of Education, Calendar Management, Communication Skills, Contract Creation, Detail Oriented, Documentation, Establish Priorities, Event Management, Executive Assistant Skills , Facilities Management, Leadership, Logistics, Logistics Management, Mail Processing, Meeting Minutes, Office Equipment, Operational Support, Operations Processes, Physical Demands, Plan Meetings, Record Keeping, Rentals, Team Player, Travel Planning, University/School Policies, Vehicle Fleets, Willing to Travel
LOCATION
Sioux Falls, SD
POSTED
Today
Salary: $75,977.00 - $88,421.00 Annually
Location : Hub Building 2001 N Career Ave Sioux Falls, SD, SD
Job Type: Full-Time Staff
Job Number: 00351
Division: Office of the President
Department: Administrative Operations
Opening Date: 04/16/2026

Position Summary

The Senior Executive Assistant to the President provides high-level, confidential administrative and operational support to the President of Southeast Technical College (STC). This highly visible role manages complex, independent office functions and relieves the President of administrative details through coordination of schedules, communications, and priorities. The position requires frequent interaction with senior leadership, internal stakeholders, and external public and private officials.
The Senior Executive Assistant exercised sound judgment, discretion, and attention to detail in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment, balancing competing priorities while supporting Cabinet-level goals and initiatives. Acting as an effective auxiliary member of the Cabinet, this role supports teamwork and institutional priorities.
In addition, the position oversees the centralized campus calendar, coordinates non-academic facility use and rentals, and manages the issuance, tracking, and documentation of campus keys and fleet cars.

Essential Functions

  • Serve as the first point of contact for the President's Office, providing high-level executive support, professionally representing the President and the College to internal and external stakeholders, and managing the day-to-day operations of the President's Office.
  • Act as a strategic liaison to board members, cabinet, faculty, staff, students, community partners, and state and district personnel, effectively communicating the President's priorities, initiatives, and vision.
  • Oversee complex calendar management for the President, exercising sound judgment to prioritize commitments, coordinate meetings across time zones, resolve conflicts, and ensure the President is well-prepared for upcoming responsibilities.
  • Prepare, edit, and manage sensitive correspondence, presentations, reports, and campus communications on behalf of the President, including weekly employee communications and Cabinet summaries.
  • Coordinate all travel logistics for the President, ensuring efficient scheduling and adherence to College policies.
  • Provide comprehensive administrative and meeting support for the President, Cabinet, and leadership teams, including agenda preparation, material coordination, minute-taking, and follow-up on special projects and initiatives.
  • Serve as the President's administrative liaison to the South Dakota Board of Technical Education, Sioux Falls School Board, and STC Council, maintaining discretion, confidentiality, and compliance with board governance and public notice requirements.
  • Oversee scheduling and use of campus facilities through ASTRA, maintaining the master facilities calendar, coordinating internal and external space requests, preparing contracts, and ensuring appropriate billing and documentation.
  • Plan and coordinate special events hosted by the President's Office, managing logistics and cross-departmental collaboration to ensure successful execution.
  • Manage campus key control processes, maintaining accurate records and accountability.
  • Maintain thorough knowledge of college policies, procedures and operations
  • Participate in various committees and professional organizations
  • Contribute to the overall success of the College by performing other duties as assigned by President
  • Perform other duties as assigned
Position Qualifications
  • Education: Associate degree or equivalent combination of education and experience
  • Experience: Minimum of 5+ years professional experience as a top-level EA, experience in college setting preferred

Physical Demands and Work Environment
General office environment with standard office equipment available. Lighting and temperature are adequate. Moderate noise levels typical of an office environment due to conversations and office equipment. Occasionally exposed to outdoor weather conditions when traveling to other locations. Job is sedentary with physical activities normally required in an office environment.
Southeast Tech offers a complete benefits package to full-time employees including: health care, Flexible Spending Account, dental care, life insurance, short-term disability insurance, long-term disability insurance, retirement, holidays, paid time off, and sick leave.

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