Executive Assistant to the Vice President

Ball State University

Muncie, IN

ID: 7279981 (Ref.No. BSU44851)
Posted: September 12, 2024
Application Deadline: Open Until Filled

Job Description

Provide administrative and organizational support to the Vice President of Governmental Relations and Industry Engagement, Director for Governmental Relations, Director for Industry Engagement, and Associate Director for Industry Engagement.

Ball State University welcomes applications for an Executive Assistant to the Vice President in the office of the Vice President for Governmental Relations.

This full-time opportunity includes a generous benefits package with health insurance, retirement programs, educational assistance, and much more.

Job Function:

Provide administrative and organizational support to the Vice President of Governmental Relations and Industry Engagement, Director for Governmental Relations, Director for Industry Engagement, and Associate Director for Industry Engagement.

Minimum Education:

Associate's degree or equivalent.

Preferred Education:

Bachelor's degree.

Minimum Experience:

Over three through five years of secretarial, administrative, office management or related experience.

Preferred Experience:

Office experience at an executive level; experience with event planning and coordination; experience with budget and managing expenditures; familiarity with university software systems.

Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Provide all administrative and organizational support to the office of Governmental Relations and Industry Engagement, which includes document preparation and maintaining office files; preparing presentations, briefing packets, and other materials needed for meetings; IT setup for meetings; process incoming correspondence and mail, and track follow up; monitor office email office accounts, and track follow up; enter and approve items in various university software systems; assist with planning and coordination of marketing and communication needs; provide general office and reception support.
  • Schedule and arrange meetings and maintain detailed calendars for the office of Governmental Relations and Industry Engagement; anticipate potential conflicts and make necessary adjustments.
  • Plan and arrange various events, special meetings, and campus visits (including for legislators, and community and industry partners); coordinate arrangements including: scheduling, reserve facilities, IT equipment set up, order catering, parking arrangements, prepare and send invitations, process move requests, take and track RSVPs, and prepare event materials including briefing packets, itineraries, schedules, nametags, guest lists, table seating assignments, etc.; assist with table sponsorships; and assist and manage on-site event production as needed.
  • Manage the Governmental Relations and Industry Engagement General Fund and Foundation accounts. This includes submitting and processing invoices and receipts; managing expenditures and budget transfers; process and submit receipts for monthly purchasing card reports; process subscriptions and registrations; review monthly reports and reconcile and verify all expenditures and receipts for accuracy; and produce monthly financial reports and summaries for the Vice President’s review.
  • Coordinate travel arrangements for Governmental Relations and Industry Engagement, including processing travel authorizations and expenses in Chrome River; booking flights, university car, and hotels; process conference registrations; and the timely processing of expense reimbursements.
  • Track daily mileage for Vice President’s university vehicle; prepare annual mileage report for signature and submission; schedule maintenance and car washes; submit gas receipts to Transportation.
  • Track reportable legislative expenses and prepare annual legislative liaison activity report for signature; assist with filing annual report with the Indiana Lobby Registration Commission.
  • During legislative session, track and monitor Hannah and IGA.gov for relevant session and committee meetings; assist with other session needs as assigned.
  • Perform other related duties as assigned.
  • Maintain regular and predictable attendance.
  • Maintain inventory of office supplies and equipment; order supplies, computer equipment, refreshments and other necessary items via the university online purchasing system, internet, or phone.
  • Coordinate and process paperwork, HR-TMS, and EPAFS for all posted positions within the office of Governmental Relations and Industry Engagement.


At Ball State University, we recognize inclusive excellence as an integral endeavor to fulfill our University’s mission and our strategic plan. We recruit, support, and retain a diverse population of students, faculty, and staff. We encourage and reward diversity of thought. We promote a work environment that encourages and rewards innovation and creativity. We pledge to keep Inclusive Excellence at the highest level of institutional importance and as a foundation in all that we strive to do. Our over-arching goal for Inclusive Excellence is to adopt a university-wide Inclusive Excellence approach to academic, administrative support, and service functions of the university. We believe Inclusive Excellence must be infused in every step we take.