Other Duties as Assigned: Presidential Assistants in Higher Education

The position of presidential assistant is relatively new in the world of higher education and can still be a very hard—to—define occupation. In Other Duties as Assigned, veteran presidential assistants from all types of institutions describe the varied duties and responsibilities that they hold. The chapters span analyses of career paths, of gender, and of personal characteristics, as well as practical issues such as writing speeches, handling complaints, serving as the board secretary, and...