EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT - PUBLIC RELATIONS

Cook County•Chicago, IL

About The Position

The Executive Assistant–CCHHS provides executive support to the Direct Appointee and serves as the primary point of contact for the office of the Direct Appointee. This individual will provide administrative support, representation, event planning, and project management as well as providing interface with entities and organizations as requested. Organizes, coordinates and oversees special projects. Must be creative and enjoy working in an environment that is mission focused, results driven and community oriented.

Requirements

Bachelor’s or higher-level degree
Five (5) years of full-time work experience as an Executive Assistant to individuals at a Chief, President, Executive and/or Vice President level
Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Office Excel, PowerPoint, Word

Nice To Haves

Prior healthcare experience

Responsibilities

Plans the Direct Appointee’s daily calendar tracking all appointments, preparing materials for all meetings, etc.
Composes high level correspondence and memoranda independently and with professional quality
Responsible for preparing executive correspondence and performing complex administrative duties in preparation of administrative and fiscal projects, including preparation of spreadsheets, charts, conducting research, etc.
Responsible for the maintenance and coordination of communication lines within the overall organization and specifically between the Direct Appointee and those designated
Follows up on meeting-generated tasks
Coordinates travel plans, including meeting scheduling and itinerary, and material preparation
Handles telephone calls in a professional and courteous manner, initiating appropriate disposition
May answer informational questions and determine appropriate course of action for sensitive issues and matters of significance that have organization-wide visibility
Exercises good judgment in a variety of situations, with strong written and verbal communication, administrative and organizational skills
Works on projects from conception to completion while under pressure to handle a wide variety of activities and confidential matters with discretion
Establishes and maintains influential and strategic relationships at all levels across the system
Maintains appropriate confidentiality of information and decisions made within the Direct Appointee’s office
Creates Word documents/correspondence, Excel spreadsheets, PowerPoint presentations, etc.
Edits and proofreads all written materials and verifies the validity of data and documents contained in all reports prior to submission
Deals discreetly with highly sensitive, confidential written, electronic, and oral communication concerning staff, department, and hospital matters
Maintains confidential materials related to patients according to hospital standards and in compliance with HIPPA regulations and requirements
Plans, organizes and coordinates meetings or special events, including reserving conference rooms, sending and tracking invitations, procuring food and beverage and ensuring vendor payment
Coordinates appropriate room set up room and equipment (set up conference calls, audio-visual equipment, projector, etc., as necessary)
Works with multiple internal departments, external agencies, the general public and individuals on a wide range of projects
Acts as representative for the Health System in all interactions exercising customer service skills and good judgment in addressing inquiries, complaints and request for direction
Other duties as assigned