While we are actively recruiting for the select role below, Patrick Henry College invites letters of interest from talented professionals who are aligned with our Statement of Faith and seek to serve students in a Christ-centered environment.
Even if there is not an open position for you at this time, we invite you to submit a cover letter, résumé, and a brief testimony of your Christian faith to jobs@phc.edu. We look forward to learning how you could contribute to the mission of Patrick Henry College.
Patrick Henry College is seeking a full-time Executive Assistant to the President. The Assistant is responsible for all aspects of the President’s calendar, communications, and office records. This position will also support the President in his secondary roles, such as professor of Business Analytics classes and instructor for the College's summer leadership camp for teens. The Assistant also serves as the organizer for the President’s Office for events throughout the year.
Schedule travel, meetings, media interviews, and other speaking engagements for the President
Receive all mail, e-mails, and phone calls that come to the Office of the President and determine which items the President should respond to personally, finding a balance between professionalism and protection of the President’s time and talent
Draft letters of response and return phone calls as necessary
Schedule chapel speakers and interface with Chapel Worship and Arts for Chapel programming; handle all schedule changes and communications related to Chapel and act as organizer for outside Chapel speakers
Perform other duties as requested by the Executive Vice President
Coordinate preparation of Board of Trustees meetings
Schedule and oversee logistics for Board of Trustees meetings
Work with Executive Vice President to coordinate annual Top 10 Strategic Planning meeting
Administrative support for preparation of classroom teaching materials for President and Executive Vice President
Coordinate weekly dinners with students for Executive Vice President
Schedule bi-weekly Executive Team and bi-weekly Dean’s meetings
Take minutes for the Executive Team meetings
Take minutes for the Board of Trustees Academic & Students Affairs meeting
Assist Student Life with Convocation
Plan the annual Christmas Party and provide support for Alumni Christmas Party as needed
Oversee the Executive suite; maintain office supplies, refreshment stocking, and coordinate seasonal décor
Send graduation letter to commencing seniors’ parents
Assist Student Life with graduation details, particularly with Commencement speaker communication
Organize Faith & Reason twice a year in conjunction with the Academic Dean
Organize All Employee Meetings twice a year
Coordinate with students who wish to schedule meetings with the President
Assist the President by hosting visiting dignitaries and special guests
Reconcile the President’s business credit card using RAMP
Reconcile the Executive Vice President’s business credit card using RAMP
Handle submission of check requests coming through the President’s office
Bachelor’s degree
Attention to detail, organizational skills
Ability to handle numerous projects simultaneously, meeting all deadlines
Excellent hosting skills and ability to plan and execute events according to the President’s specifications
Excellent communication/customer service skills with students, faculty, staff, and outside parties
Trustworthy with confidential or otherwise classified information
The College offers competitive salaries and a generous benefits program, including comprehensive health and dental coverage and a 401(k) plan. All employees must enthusiastically support the College's Statement of Faith. Interested candidates should send a cover letter, résumé, personal testimony of their walk with Jesus Christ, and contact information for three references to jobs@phc.edu.
