Executive Officer

European Academy of Management

Hours
Full-time: 35 hours per week

About the Organisation

European Academy of Management (EURAM) is a professional community of engaged management scholars and reflective practitioners - open, inclusive, international and cross-cultural. EURAM places a strong emphasis on multidisciplinary theoretical perspectives and methodological pluralism and promotes critical examinations of the historical and philosophical roots of management theory and praxis. EURAM aims to enhance the quality of research, improve its relevance for responsible and effective practice, and contribute to the social and political discourse on management.

About the role

Executive Officer plays a crucial role in supporting senior management and ensuring the smooth functioning of an organization. This position involves strategic planning, administrative oversight, stakeholder management, and operational coordination. The Executive Officer acts as a key point of contact between executives, staff, and external partners, ensuring efficiency in decision-making and execution.

Responsibilities

Executive Support & Administration:

• Provide high-level support to senior executives, including scheduling meetings, preparing reports, and managing correspondence.
• Draft and review internal and external communications, ensuring professionalism and accuracy.
• Maintained confidential records, contracts, and organizational documents.

Strategic & Operational Management:

• Assist in developing and implementing business strategies to achieve organizational goals.
• Coordinate and monitor key projects, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives.
• Support policy development and oversee compliance with regulations and company policies.

Stakeholder Engagement & Communication:

• Act as a liaison between senior management and internal/external stakeholders.
• Represent the organization in meetings, conferences, and networking events.
• Facilitate effective communication between different departments and leadership.

Financial & Resource Management:

• Assist in budget planning, financial reporting, and resource allocation.
• Monitor expenditures and ensure cost-effective use of resources.
• Support funding applications and grant management processes where applicable.

Governance & Compliance:

• Ensure that the organization adheres to legal, regulatory, and governance requirements.
• Prepare reports and documentation for board meetings and executive briefings.
• Manage risk assessment and mitigation strategies.

Skills, Competencies, & Experience

• Experience in a not-for-profit organisation and an academic setting;
• Project management experience in a multi-cultural environment;
• Excellent communication and relational skills;
• Fluency in written and oral English (another language a plus);
• IT Mindset: strong skills in using IT, including social media and digital tools;
• Team player, quick learner & distinct communicator;
• Diplomatic skills in a multi-cultural environment;
• Basic knowledge in accounting and finance principles;
• Ability to work autonomously in a project-based style;

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or Equivalent

Compensation & Benefits

• Attractive Benefits Package
• Other Benefits

Conditions of employment

• You need to be eligible to work in Belgium

Working locations

• Remotely working in Brussels, Belgium

How to apply

• Send an email to [email protected] with a CV and a cover letter by 24th April 2025 at 5 PM

Interviews

• Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for an interview.

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