College of Business
Staff
Linda Johnston

Linda Johnston

Executive Assistant, Office of the Dean
Business and Financial Services
College of Business Dean's Office

Education

  • Professional Deaf Resources Liaison Certificate, Ohio University
  • M.A. - Organizational Management & Communication in the Workplace, Marietta College
  • B.A. - Business Management, Davis & Elkins College
  • A.S. - Business Administration, Davis & Elkins College

Research Interests

  • Scheduling and time management
  • Organizational behavior models
  • Conflicting value systems and their impact on work culture

Courses Taught

  • UC 1900 - Learning Community - College of Business

Biography

Linda Johnston serves as Executive Assistant in the Dean’s Office of the Ohio University College of Business, providing strategic administrative and operational support to the Dean and College leadership. Her responsibilities include calendar and travel management, event coordination, procurement, expense reconciliation, process improvement, and support for college-wide initiatives. She also manages the College’s Executive Advisory Board and coordinates major events, including international visits, faculty and staff meetings, and advisory board meetings.

Prior to joining the Dean’s Office, Linda served as an Administrative Specialist in College of Business Business Services, where she supported domestic and international programs, developed administrative processes, and coordinated contracts, payments, vendors, and events. She brings more than two decades of experience in operations, administration, quality assurance, and business management across higher education and private-sector organizations.

Professional Experience

  • Operations/Production Manager, Comfort Keepers Marietta
  • Production/Business Manager, Woodcraft Magazine, Woodcraft Supply Company 
  • Quality Assurance/Resource Manager, Worthington Center Mgmt. Co. Behavioral Health Sciences 

Awards

  • 2023 Excellence is Admininstrative Support - Center for International Business, Education and Development (CIBED)
  • 2024 Stewardship Award - College of Business
  • 2025 John Day Dean's Special Recognition Award - College of Business
  • 2026 Outstanding Professional Staff Special Impact Award