The Citadel, The Military College of South Carolina, is accepting applications for a Military Secretary to the President of The Citadel.  Reporting directly to The Citadel’s President, this highly visible and trusted position serves as the principal coordinator for executive operations, strategic presidential engagements, and official functions oversight.  The incumbent ensures the seamless execution of presidential priorities while upholding the traditions, customs, and standards expected of The Citadel. 

This is a unique opportunity requiring exceptional judgment, discretion, organizational skill, and the ability to operate efficiently and effectively in an executive environment. 

The Military Secretary to the President of The Citadel will:

• Support all activities related to the President’s office.  Serve as the public face for The Office of the President managing the Executive Assistant and Administrative Assistant to the President.  Manage the production, coordination, and execution of the President’s short- and long- range schedule and functioning of the President’s Office. 
• Manage and oversee Executive Events staff and Quarters One functions as needed.  Ensure alignment with major institutional events with presidential priorities and strategic engagement initiatives. 
• Manage the execution of Honor and Discipline System decisions and appeals, issuing official orders and coordinating cross-functional implementation with academic, financial, and student administration offices to ensure efficient outcomes.  Collaborate with Honor Advisors and Honor Court leadership in coordinating the President’s interaction with the Honor System. 
• Communicate and collaborate across campus, working closely with the President, the President’s Spouse, the Board of Visitors, college Vice Presidents, Executive Events, and The Citadel Foundation.
• Interact with visitors, alumni, elected officials, senior military officers, community leaders, school benefactors, parents, cadets, and students in person and electronically in an effective and personable way.
• Coordinate distinguished visitor programs involving senior military leaders, elected officials, and other dignitaries.
• Plan, prepare, and oversee travel.  Accompany the President on trips. Support activities related to the President’s residence and official functions.

MINIMUM AND ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• A bachelor’s degree with progressive years of experience working directly for a CEO-level position. 
• Successful candidate must demonstrate professionalism, adaptability, attention to detail, discretion, and a commitment to supporting the mission and values of The Citadel. 
• Must be computer proficient, to include all aspects of Microsoft Office.
• Candidate’s resume should demonstrate the ability to work in a fast-paced and adaptive environment.  The ability to look ahead, anticipate schedule and logistical requirements, as well as secondary impacts to altering schedule.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills and the ability to multitask are critical, as is the ability to work independently. 
• Must be able to communicate effectively in both verbal and written format.
• Must be able to handle sensitive information and operate with significant discretion. 
• Some limited physical work is required such as pushing, lifting, carrying, climbing and reaching.  Must be able to lift up to 25 lbs. unassisted.
• While the position usually entails a normal working day, requirements for after-hours work will occur.  Applicants should be prepared to work outside normal business hours as task completion requires. 
• Extensive travel is required as needed to support presidential engagements and institutional priorities. 

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Military service, particularly experience in command group operations, aide-de-camp duties, military protocol, executive officer assignments, or headquarters staff functions. 
• Familiarity with The Citadel, the Military College of South Carolina.
• Experience in higher education, government, or military administration.
• Knowledge of military customs, courtesies, and official protocol.
• Experience coordinating high-profile events and engagements involving senior leaders.