Executive Assistant to Chair, Pathology - Jefferson Center City

Thomas Jefferson University•Philadelphia, PA

6h•Onsite

About The Position

The Executive Assistant to a Senior Vice President will coordinate and manage executive scheduling, prepare and organize business materials and plans, and support the preparation of meeting materials. The Executive Assistant assists in the day-to-day operations of the SVP's office. Responsible for handling incoming calls, greeting and assisting guests and visitors to the Office of SVP. Assists in electronic and paper filing, inventory, calendar, scheduling, and recordkeeping, reports, presentations, and projects (clerical aspects), distribution of mail, and other duties as assigned. Must be detail-oriented and able to handle confidential information in a professional manner.

Requirements

High School Diploma/GED required
5 years in an administrative role required
Effective Communications - Understanding of effective communication concepts, tools and techniques, ability to effectively transmit, receive, and accurately interpret ideas, information, and needs through the application of appropriate communication behaviors
Interpersonal Relationships - Knowledge of the techniques and the ability to work with a variety of individuals and groups in a constructive and collaborative manner
Service Excellence - Knowledge of customer service concepts and techniques, ability to meet or exceed customer needs and expectations and provide excellent service in a direct or indirect manner
Flexibility and Adaptability - Knowledge of successful approaches, tools, and techniques for dealing with changes and adapting to a changing environment, ability to adapt as needed
Managing Multiple Priorities - Ability to manage multiple concurrent objectives, projects, groups, or activities, making effective judgments as to prioritizing and time allocation
Decision Making - Understanding of the issues related to the decision-making process, ability to analyze situations fully and accurately, and reach productive decisions
Accuracy and Attention to Detail - Understanding of the necessity and value of accuracy and attention to detail, ability to process information with high levels of accuracy
Calendaring - Knowledge of and ability to use office electronic calendaring software and capabilities
Problem Solving - Knowledge of approaches, tools, techniques for recognizing, anticipating, and resolving organizational, operational or process problems, ability to apply this knowledge appropriately to diverse situations
Knowledge of Organization - Knowledge of the organization's vision, structure, culture, philosophy, operating principles, values, and code of ethics, ability to apply this understanding appropriately to diverse situation
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and other office productivity tools, with quickness to learn new software and systems.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s Degree preferred
Less than 1 year of preferred in an Executive Office environment preferred

Responsibilities

Manages the SVP’s calendar, including making appointments and prioritizing the most sensitive matters with an understanding of urgent, critical and/or confidential matters.
Manages individual or department schedule and coordinates meetings with an ability to support complex ongoing meeting processes including capturing minutes and distributing updates and information.
Manages project plans, scheduling and program reporting requirements on behalf of the SVP.
Coordinates support for meetings and training events, planning in advance and providing follow up and feedback to SVP and participants.
Creates correspondence, memos, presentations and/or reports ensuring accuracy and timeliness with completion.
Answers incoming calls, greets visitors and guests, directing them as appropriate.
Screen incoming communications; take and deliver accurate messages; respond to requests by gathering and providing information and referring non-routine calls to the appropriate staff.
Attends required meetings and prepares recording of meeting minutes when appropriate.
Sustain professionalism and confidentiality with all materials and exercise caution when interfacing with the other employees.
Responsible for purchasing within the department budget.

Benefits

medical (including prescription)
supplemental insurance
dental
vision
life and AD&D insurance
short- and long-term disability
flexible spending accounts
retirement plans
tuition assistance
voluntary benefits
tuition discounts at Thomas Jefferson University after one year of full time service or two years of part time service.