This is a particularly impactful time in the institution’s more than 150-year history. The University of Maine System recently received a $240 million investment from the Harold Alfond Foundation; it is the largest gift ever given to a public institution of higher education in New England and will propel to new heights the state’s largest educational, research, innovation and talent development asset. Along with our unified accreditation and Strategic Vision and Values, which affirm our focus on fostering student success, discovering and innovating, and growing and advancing partnerships, this transformational gift provides an opportunity to attract exceptional and collaborative leaders to the University of Maine community.  We seek applicants who lead effectively through meaningful change; value and uphold transparency; demonstrate a commitment to promoting and supporting diversity, inclusion, and equity; support world-changing research; encourage innovative teaching practices; recognizing and seize opportunities; and amplify the university’s profile.

The flagship campus of the University of Maine System, UMaine is a land, sea, and space grant university serving the state, nation, and world through its research, teaching, economic development, and public service mission. The institution has a foundational commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusive excellence. UMaine is located in the town of Orono, with a regional campus at the University of Maine at Machias (“UMaine Machias”), and has facilities, faculty, and staff statewide. UMaine is home to a vibrant community of more than 11,000 students who are drawn to this institution from across Maine, Wabanaki First Nations, almost all of the U.S. states, and 62 countries. The University offers more than 90 undergraduate and 100 graduate programs taught by world-class faculty with modern teaching and laboratory facilities. With a sustained focus on research, innovation, and entrepreneurship and annual extramural research expenditures exceeding $137 million, UMaine is seeking to achieve the highest Carnegie Classification as a doctoral university with very high research activity. Located on Marsh Island in the Penobscot Nation homeland and home to the state’s sole Division I athletic program, the University employs 1,030 full and part-time faculty, and 1,560 staff. It is dedicated to enhancing the well-being of the state through research, cultural enrichment, and the development of an educated workforce. UMaine Machias offers its 650 students baccalaureate degrees within an active and diverse community of learners who share a commitment to exploration, leadership, collaboration, and interdisciplinary problem solving.

With an expectation of high levels of autonomy and self-motivation, this position is charged with managing and executing a wide range of administrative, operational, and executive support activities for the President. As a principal aide to the President, this includes scheduling for the President and maintaining and coordinating the calendar, daily preparation of meeting materials for the President’s meetings, and action items/projects (for self and others) as well as a full range of operational and logistical duties. This professional works concurrently in multiple areas of responsibility, initiatives, and issues while assisting the President with identifying and meeting often unforeseen requests and deadlines in the context of a dynamic schedule.  In carrying out those responsibilities the individual represents the President and her interests, and the President’s Office, to a wide variety of high-level contacts internal and external to the University including the Chancellor, University of Maine System Senior Leaders, Presidents, UMaine Cabinet, Board of Visitors members, members of the University of Maine at Machias Board of Trustees (BOT) and as well as community, government, academic, professional society and business leaders across Maine, regionally, nationally, and internationally. This person conducts these responsibilities per consultation and regular meetings with the President in order that their work is an extension of the President’s objectives and in strong coordination with the Chief of Staff and other staff of the Office of President. This position executes the day-to-day activities of the President’s Office while maintaining confidentiality and integrity. Working on high-level activities and duties at certain points and handling basic and necessary administrative duties of the office as well, this position presents an interesting mix of substantial responsibilities critical to the functioning of the President and the University.

To view the full job description and to apply for this position, please visit: https://umaine.hiretouch.com/job-details?jobID=72097&job=executive-assistant-to-the-president&collection=true

Appropriate background checks are required.

 The University of Maine is an EEO/AA employer, and does not discriminate on the grounds of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, transgender status, gender expression, national origin, citizenship status, age, disability, genetic information or veteran’s status in employment, education, and all other programs and activities. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies: Amie Parker, Interim Director of Equal Opportunity, 101 North Stevens Hall, University of Maine, Orono, ME  04469-5754, 207.581.1226, TTY 711 (Maine Relay System).