Executive Assistant to the CEO/Board Liaison

Executive Assistant To The CEO

StarCare Specialty Health System (StarCare) seeks to invite an amiable and astute leader in the field of executive administrative support to join its Management Team as Executive Assistant to the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and Senior Executive Team.

The ideal candidate for this position is extremely trustworthy; very personable, kind, and courteous; articulate and well-written; energetic, quick-witted, creative, and fun-loving; enjoys a wide variety of activities and projects; and has a proven track record of success as an administrative assistant to a C-suite executive.

Responsibilities:

The primary responsibility of the Executive Assistant is to support StarCare's CEO in the conduct of her duties. Secondary is the responsibility to support StarCare's Board of Trustees, with tertiary responsibility to indirectly support the four (4) other members of StarCare's Senior Executive Team.

This position will appeal most to a person who is genuinely fulfilled by supporting others and who is immensely flexible as the nature of this work is very diverse, ranging from extremely menial to extremely complex and from somewhat quiet to very fast paced.

The Executive Assistant serves as liaison for the CEO internally and with the public; manages all communications to and from the Office of the CEO; coordinates the CEO's calendar; plans and manages meetings, events and projects; conducts research, collects and analyzes data, prepares reports and presentations; arranges all aspects of CEO, Board of Trustees, and Senior Executive travel including airfare, accommodations, itineraries and expense reporting; travels for business periodically; and performs clerical functions including minute taking, typing, filing, emailing, and copying.

Schedule: This is a full time / non exempt position scheduled Monday - Friday from 8am to 5pm, with flexibility to meet the needs of the organization.

Benefit Package: StarCare offers an expansive benefit package including, but not limited to: Company-paid medical coverage, fully funded employer contribution to HSA, company-paid life insurance, company paid hospital indemnity plan, 401k with up to 12% employer match, front loaded paid time off (PTO), thirteen (13) paid holidays, sabbatical leave, longevity augmentations, and employee referral augmentations.

Qualifications

In addition to the attributes described above, in order to be considered a candidate must also have:

• a bachelor's degree from an accredited university in business administration, public administration, health organization management or a directly related field of study (experience may not be substituted for education)
• a minimum of three (3) years of directly related, paid work experience
• the ability to anticipate and quickly assess executive needs then to formulate and implement a plan to meet those needs
• the ability to thrive when leading, managing and/or supporting multiple key initiatives simultaneously
• exceptional organization skills with exceptional attention to detail
• excellent time management and prioritization skills
• the ability to critically think and work at both strategic and tactical levels
• exceptional skill in the use of the Microsoft Office 365 Suite products including Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook, and Teams
• proficiency in the creation and use of social media including Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, Instagram, Canva, etc.
• skill in the use of smart phone technology, preferably the Apple iPhone
• a solid knowledge of standard office processes, procedures, and equipment

Preferred Qualifications:

• a master's degree in business administration, public administration, health organization management or a directly related field of study
• experience in a governmental or public health care delivery system
• experience and familiarity with the Open Meetings and Public Information Acts
• experience working within an electronic medical record, accounting or human resource management platform

Additional Requirements:

• Must pass a pre-hire drug screen and criminal background check
• Must have a Texas driver's license, liability auto insurance, and be insurable under the Agency's insurance

Why Choose StarCare?

Welcome to StarCare Specialty Health System, where your passion for making a difference thrives! At StarCare, we imagine a community where all people have hope and the opportunity to achieve their full potential for health and wellbeing. Here's why you should choose StarCare:

1. Impactful Purpose: Contribute to meaningful change as the state-designated Local Authority for mental health, intellectual disabilities, and substance use disorders. Be a catalyst for positive empowerment.
2. Comprehensive Care: StarCare offers a broad array of specialty healthcare services that support and empower people as valued members of the community.
3. Collaborative Environment: StarCare is proud to work with a network of community stakeholders to ensure all people have access to the healthcare they need.
4. Professional Growth: StarCare offers many different opportunities for growth in the fields of mental health, substance use disorders, aging, intellectual & developmental disabilities, veterans, and healthcare administration. Come grow your career with us!
5. Legacy of Service: Since 1967, StarCare has provided hope and health to Lubbock, Hockley, Lynn, Crosby, and Cochran counties.

At StarCare Specialty Health System, your work is not a job. It's a fulfilling journey of providing hope and supporting and empowering people as valued members of the community. Ready to get started? We've been waiting for you!

EEO Statement: StarCare Specialty Health System provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.