Senior Administrative Assistant

Children's National Hospital • Silver Spring, MD

305d • $37,232 - $62,046

About The Position

Children's National is seeking a Senior Administrative Assistant to support executives in the Information Services department. This role involves a variety of administrative tasks, including heavy calendar management, meeting coordination, booking travel and accommodations, submitting and tracking expenses, processing timecards, ordering and managing office supplies, and preparing and editing communications, reports, presentations, and other project work as requested by directors. Opportunities for deeper project work and program coordination are also available. The ideal candidate will be extremely detail-oriented and organized, responsive to directors and team members, and able to handle confidential and sensitive information with discretion and professionalism. They should possess strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams. Proficiency with Microsoft applications (Outlook, Teams, Excel, Word) and the aptitude to learn new technologies and systems is essential. This role is ideal for someone looking to expand their skills and engage in more substantial project work beyond typical administrative duties. You will have numerous opportunities to collaborate with your executive and support their initiatives.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED (Required)
• 3 years secretarial experience, preferably in a medical office or healthcare environment (Required)
• Ability to type 55 wpm required
• Expert knowledge of secretarial, office administrative procedures, and knowledge of use and operation of standard office equipment
• Advanced software skills, Internet research abilities, and strong communication skills

Responsibilities

• Heavy calendar management
• Meeting coordination
• Booking travel and accommodations
• Submitting and tracking expenses
• Processing timecards
• Ordering and managing office supplies
• Preparing and editing communications, reports, presentations, and other project work as requested by directors
• Opportunities for deeper project work and program coordination

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: High school or GED