STEPHANI BOYD

Master's

Sports Management

University of Kansas

Executive Assistant to the Dean

- Manage and coordinate the Dean's office operations to ensure efficient workflow, fiscal responsibility and work culture remain consistent with Dean's and School of Business views, opinions and philosophies - Provide solutions to a diverse range of problems and situations by exercising independent judgment and decision making skills. Conduct research, compile data, and prepare papers, financial statements or reports for consideration and presentation by Dean, Associate Deans, Business School Boards of Directors - Oversee the daily operations to include: monitoring/review/interpret budget reports, supervision of staff and employee reporting, new employee recruitment and hiring, review/update/enhance operating practices - Serve as key contact to University financial center (Shared Service Center) for - Dean's office regarding expenditures - Supervise Administrative Associate staff (5) and multiple student employees, including managing work - Maintain frequent interaction and communication with internal and external constituencies of the Dean - Serve as liaison between Dean's office and others including Chancellor/Provost Offices, other KU - Spearhead confidential projects and initiatives involving important - Collaborate with Kansas University Endowment Association Development Director/Team Lead for the School of Business regarding fundraising initiatives, prospecting and donor solicitations - Manage the partnership with KU Athletics, Inc. and Jayhawks Sports Properties (IMG/Learfield - Project manager for creation, content and approval of Dean's Club ($1,000+ gift to the School of Business given through KUEA) marketing and fundraising materials - Facilitate monthly all-staff meetings for Business School - Manage and oversee the Dean's Board of Advisors/Executive Committee, including organizing events, preparing materials for quarterly meetings