Principal Executive Assistant

Fairview Health Services•Minneapolis, MN

17d•Onsite

About The Position

At Fairview Health Services, we are driven to heal, discover, and educate for longer, healthier lives. Supporting our executive leaders means playing a critical role in advancing this mission across the organization. We are seeking a highly experienced and professional Principal Executive Assistant to provide dedicated support to the Executive Vice President & Chief People Officer and two additional senior Human Resources leaders. This role serves as a trusted partner to executive leadership and requires exceptional judgment, discretion, executive presence, and attention to detail. The successful candidate will thrive in a fast-paced, highly visible environment, managing complex priorities while ensuring seamless operations for senior leaders. This position requires a proactive, solutions-oriented individual who anticipates needs, exercises sound judgment, maintains strict confidentiality, and consistently delivers high-quality work with accuracy and professionalism. The Principal Executive Assistant serves as a key liaison between executive leadership and internal and external stakeholders, ensuring priorities are managed effectively and communications are handled with professionalism and discretion. This role combines advanced executive administrative support with opportunities to coordinate projects, facilitate executive communications, and contribute to strategic initiatives.

Requirements

5 years administrative assistant experience supporting senior leaders (Director and above)
Organizational Agility: Thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment while managing shifting priorities and demands.
Critical Thinking: Demonstrate resourcefulness, sound judgment, and an anticipatory approach to executive support.
Technical Proficiency: Leverage advanced skills in Microsoft Office Suite (PowerPoint, Word, Excel) and tools like Teams or project management platforms.
Attention to Detail: Ensure accuracy and thoroughness in every task, from communications to project coordination.
Collaboration and Influence: Build strong relationships across teams, working effectively with other EAs and internal stakeholders to ensure seamless operations.
Leadership Support: Develop a deep understanding of the executives’ priorities and leadership styles to align support effectively.
Confidentiality and Professionalism: Manage sensitive information with the utmost discretion and integrity.

Nice To Haves

Bachelors Degree
3 years providing administrative support to senior level executive (SVP & C-Suite)

Responsibilities

Manage complex calendars, resolve scheduling conflicts, and prioritize executive time effectively.
Prepare agendas, capture accurate meeting minutes, and ensure timely follow-ups.
Create professional PowerPoint presentations and support the development of executive-level materials such as board materials, etc.
Lead small-scale projects, ensuring timely and effective execution.
Anticipate needs, identify challenges, and offer solutions before issues arise.
Work seamlessly with other Executive Assistants and teams to ensure alignment and organizational efficiency.
Foster strong internal and external relationships, serving as a professional and diplomatic liaison.
Oversee travel arrangements, expense reports, and other administrative duties with precision and confidentiality.
Organizes programs, events, meetings or conferences by arranging facilities and caterers, issuing information or invitations, coordinating speakers and controlling event budget.
Composes, edits and prepares confidential correspondence, reports and other complex documents.