Job Details

Executive Assistant

Position Number: 7165205
Location: Providence, RI
Position Type: Executive Assistants

Executive Assistant
Brown University

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Job Description:

Position Purpose

Facilities Management is an exceptionally talented team built from a diverse group of individuals who are passionate about providing the highest levels of quality craftsmanship, customer service, and teamwork through sustainable practices and who take pride in supporting the mission of the University and Facilities Management "We Care" principle values.

The Executive Assistant performs advanced, diversified and confidential administrative duties in support to the Planning, Design & Construction department in reaching its goals. The EA manages and oversees all administrative procedures and processes required to successfully manage the portfolio of project work overseen by the PD&C group.

Job Qualifications and Competencies

Associates degree and five (5) years administrative experience in a similar professional environment, or equivalent combination of education and experience in a related field.
Initiative and judgment to solve work-related problems and prioritize.
Proficient in scheduling, Google Mail, Google Calendar, Google Drive, Word, PowerPoint, Excel, FileMaker Pro, Project
Ability to research, analyze, and summarize information.
Ability to foster a collaborative, team-centered environment.
Excellent communications skills.
Excellent time management skills.
Excellent organizational skills.
Excellent customer service skills.
Ability to handle high level administrative issues with discretion, timeliness, and sound judgement.
Requires knowledge of office practices, procedures and equipment, including filing systems, receptionist and telephone techniques, and letter and report writing.
Sufficient knowledge of proper English usage, grammar, spelling, and punctuation to prepare professional correspondence and reports.
Ability to receive and properly control sensitive, confidential, and private information.
Ability to learn, interpret, explain and apply knowledge of department organization, operations, programs, functions, and special terminology used in the organization unit.
Ability to plan, organize and prioritize work in order to meet schedules and timelines.
Ability to work as contributing member of a team, work productively, patiently, and cooperatively with other teams and external customers.

All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of a background check and pre-employment screenings satisfactory to Brown University.

Benefits of Working at Brown:

Please review additional information on the Benefits of Working at Brown.

Recruiting Start Date:

2026-04-27

Job Posting Title:
Executive Assistant

Department:
Facilities Management and Campus Operations

Grade:
Grade 7

Worker Type:
Employee

Worker Sub-Type:
Regular

Time Type:
Full time

Scheduled Weekly Hours:
37.5

Position Work Location:
Hybrid

Submission Guidelines:

Please note that in order to be considered an applicant for any staff position at Brown University you must submit an application form for each position for which you believe you are qualified. Applications are not kept on file for future positions. Please include a cover letter and resume with each position application.

This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

Still Have Questions?

If you have any questions you may contact employment@brown.edu.

Brown is an E-Verify Employer.

EEO Statement:

Brown University provides equal opportunity and prohibits discrimination, harassment and retaliation based upon a person's race, color, religion, sex, age, national or ethnic origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law, in the administration of its policies, programs, and activities. The University recognizes and rewards individuals on the basis of qualifications and performance. The University maintains certain affirmative action programs in compliance with applicable law.