Executive Assistant

University of Miami•Miami, FL

10d

About The Position

The UMMG Dept of Interventional Radiology has an exciting opportunity for an Executive Assistant position. The incumbent leads the broad scope of executive support-related activities and/or special projects for top-level leadership (Assistant VP and above or equivalent) and their functional area(s) to facilitate the efficient operations of the office and function. Responsible for schedule management, office management, travel arrangements, communications, information preparation, data management and analysis. This role represents the executive and their interests to others. The Executive Assistant has delegated authority regarding matters of significance. In addition, performs work without specific instruction or prescribed procedures.

Requirements

Associate degree in relevant field required
Minimum 5 years of relevant experience required
Learning Agility: Ability to learn new procedures, technologies, and protocols, and adapt to changing priorities and work demands.
Teamwork: Ability to work collaboratively with others and contribute to a team environment.
Technical Proficiency: Skilled in using office software, technology, and relevant computer applications.
Communication: Strong and clear written and verbal communication skills for interacting with colleagues and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

Reports to and supports top-level leadership (Assistant VP and above) and their department(s) with high-level executive support.
Acts as executive liaison and advises others of the executive's activities and views on policies or issues, using judgment and discretion.
Manages executive's calendar and approves/declines meeting requests on behalf of the executive to ensure schedule is aligned to meet upcoming deadlines and/or priorities.
Prioritizes meetings for executive to include the rescheduling and/or cancellation of other high-level meetings.
Manages executive’s travel arrangements and budget.
Independently creates memos, reports, presentations, project timelines and documents for distribution to members of various departments or meeting on behalf of the executive.
Ensures executive is prepared for meetings and/or presentations and is kept abreast of important information prior to any meetings/conference calls.
Uses independent judgement to respond on behalf of the executive, ensuring the confidential handling of information, correspondence and communications, including incoming, outgoing, and electronic communications on behalf of executive.
Prioritizes and manages multiple projects and/or special assignments championed by the executive.
Leads the planning of annual or ad-hoc special events.
Trains and supervises lower-level clerical staff as needed.
Adheres to University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguards University assets.