Executive Assistant to the President

Success starts at Community College of Philadelphia. Innovators and difference makers work at Community College of Philadelphia. Diversity thrives at Community College of Philadelphia. We are a college that is committed to promoting a work environment that attracts and retains talented and diverse faculty and staff. We challenge each other and ourselves to achieve at the highest level while contributing to the mission of the College and the betterment of Philadelphia. We value and support an intellectually dynamic community to prepare our students for global citizenship. Join us and become a part of a community that has long been and will continue to be generators of generational chance in this city and beyond.

Community College of Philadelphia is an open-admission, associate-degree-granting institution which provides access to higher education for all who may benefit. Its programs of study in the liberal arts and sciences, career technologies, and basic academic skills provide a coherent foundation for college transfer, employment and lifelong learning. The College serves Philadelphia by preparing its students to be informed and concerned citizens, active participants in the cultural life of the city, and enabled to meet the changing needs of business, industry and the professions. To help address broad economic, cultural and political concerns in the city and beyond, the College draws together students from a wide range of ages and backgrounds and seeks to provide the programs and support they need to achieve their goals.

The Executive Assistant to the President provides multi-faceted administrative support and assistance to ensure effective use of the President’s time and productive interactions with staff and the public. This position handles a wide range of administrative and support tasks and independently initiates and implements processes to manage projects, information, and people. The Executive Assistant manages the President’s schedule, meeting preparations, follow-up tasks, and complex travel arrangements. Conducts research and information gathering on behalf of the President and prepares summaries and reports. Develops positive and strategic relationships at all levels of the College. Uses discretion, judgment, and knowledge of the College to facilitate the President's activities and maintain confidentiality. The Executive Assistant will also be responsible for directing and deploying support staff or other resources within the President’s office. provides seamless support during evenings, weekends, and periods of travel as necessary.

This position requires working during evening hours and weekends, as needed, and may involve travel within the local area. The Executive Assistant serves as a trusted representative of the Office of the President and maintains continuous awareness of presidential commitments, deadlines, communications, and emerging issues.

Presidential Calendar and Time Management

If you are required to submit references in your application, please provide your current supervisor and two previous supervisor's contact information.

Please note - CCP will not contact your references until a contingent offer has been made. You will have the opportunity to alert your references and current employer prior to the reference check process beginning.