Senior Executive Assistant - Maynooth University Unijobs DAC are currently recruiting a Senior Executive Assistant to work in the Office of the Vice President for Equality and Diversity at Maynooth University. We are looking for someone to commence 5th of May, and the contract will be length of 3 months initially. The working hours are 35 per week and the hourly rate being offered is €25.94 (€47,203 as annual salary). Job Description A talented and motivated Senior Executive Assistant is required to work in the Office of the Vice President for Equality and Diversity as part of a team coordinating the University's ensuring equality, valuing and celebrating diversity, and promoting inclusion (EDI) work. The SEA will provide administrative support to the Vice President for Equality and Diversity (VPED) as part of the EDI Office. This is a challenging position supporting a busy Vice-President, in relation to diary and email management. The SEA must be able to demonstrate an ability to work accurately under pressure and on their own ability. The person must be discreet, trustworthy, and capable of dealing with confidential material. Principal duties and Responsibilities will include: Working closely with the VPED to address requests and responsibilities within specific deadlines. Efficiently managing the VPED's calendar, including scheduling appointments, coordinating meetings, and handling conflicting priorities. Handling sensitive information with utmost discretion, as well as maintaining confidentiality regarding executive discussions, organisational matters, and personnel issues. Attending meetings, taking minutes, and following up on action items where appropriate and/or necessary. Acting as a first point of contact and bridge between the VPED and internal/external stakeholders. Drafting and editing correspondence, presentations, and reports, as well as facilitating effective communication channels. Collaborating with the EDI admin team to track budget expenses, process invoices, and ensure financial compliance. Support day to day office administration. Other administrative and organisational tasks, commensurate with the grade of the post, as may be required by the Vice President for Equality and Diversity. The ideal candidate will have: Experience/knowledge of: Experience providing administrative support for a senior manager or executive. Experience of diary management and organising meetings and events involving multiple internal and/or external stakeholders. Strong verbal and written communication skills, with attention to detail and accuracy. Excellent IT skills, including MS Office suite, information management systems, online communication tools and electronic file management. Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills, and the ability to develop positive working relationships internally and externally. Resilience and the ability to adapt to changing demands and priorities. Ability to work well autonomously and as part of a team, depending on the task at hand. The ability to work with confidential material in a discreet manner and maintain the highest professional standards so that the reputation of the University is enhanced. Unijobs DAC is an equal opportunity employer. Skills: Hardworking Reliable Dependable