Executive Associate I

SHIFT: Day (United States of America) Seeking Breakthrough Makers Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) offers countless ways to change lives. Our diverse community of more than 20,000 Breakthrough Makers will inspire you to pursue passions, develop expertise, and drive innovation. At CHOP, your experience is valued; your voice is heard; and your contributions make a difference for patients and families. Join us as we build on our promise to advance pediatric care—and your career. CHOP does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, national origin, religion, or any other legally protected categories in any employment, training, or vendor decisions or programs. CHOP recognizes the critical importance of a workforce rich in varied backgrounds and experiences and engages in ongoing efforts to achieve that through equally varied and non-discriminatory means. A Brief Overview The Lurie Autism Institute is a groundbreaking research institute jointly established by the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) and the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania (Penn Medicine), founded through a transformative gift from the Lurie Family Foundation and the Nancy Lurie Marks Family Foundation. Designed as a preeminent international center for autism research, the Institute unites CHOP’s renowned pediatric research enterprise with Penn Medicine’s world-class medical and scientific community to accelerate discovery, collaboration, and real-world impact in autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Eric Morrow MD PhD, the founding Director of the Lurie Autism Institute is looking for an Executive Associate I. The Executive Associate I will provide advanced administrative/secretarial support. Coordinate internal and external communications, projects and meetings. Maintain Dr. Morrow’s schedule. Manages travel. Interfaces with other leaders within CHOP. Handles a high volume of tasks, events, and actions to be scheduled with ease and attention to detail. Operates independently with discretion. What you will do General Administrative Functions Maintain schedules/calendars for the AVP. Includes coordination of travel for the AVP, multiple daily changes and extensive interface with Organizational Leaders and their assistants. Also includes keeping AVP from running behind on daily appointments and responsibilities. Plan meetings including securing rooms, and occasionally ordering food, etc. Create and provide materials as necessary for agenda. Provide support in preparing presentations and documents required by Executive and staff. Complete expense reports for AVP’s travel and miscellaneous expenses. Includes maintaining detailed records, interfacing with internal accounting staff, as well as external vendors and performing calculations of monies due to or from the department. Perform general administrative support duties for the AVP. Includes phones, mail, email and other correspondences, communication with department faculty, Directors, and hospital management, project work and general problem solving. Other Duties As Required Assist AVP in overall department management Education Qualifications High School Diploma / GED Required Associate's Degree Preferred Experience Qualifications At least five (5) years Executive support and overall coordination Required Skills and Abilities Advanced proficiency in word processing, electronic mail, spreadsheet, database and presentation applications (Microsoft Office) (Required proficiency) Excellent phone etiquette and interpersonal/communication skills (Required proficiency) Strong analytic skills (Required proficiency) Ability to adapt to progressive increase in responsibility (Required proficiency) Ability to handle confidential materials (Required proficiency) Ability to handle multiple tasks and to prioritize (Required proficiency) Ability to anticipate needs the AVP and other professionals in the department and initiate solutions (Required proficiency) Ability to negotiate or mediate difficult situations with tact and diplomacy (Required proficiency) Ability to work independently and make job-related decisions within authorized limits as well as being part of a support team environment (Required proficiency) Ability to function as part of a team to meet the general needs of the organization (Required proficiency) Understanding of the organization's strategic goals and objectives (Required proficiency) Strong communication skills (Required proficiency) Delegation and project management skills (Required proficiency) Ability to anticipate and initiate solutions (Required proficiency) To carry out its mission, CHOP is committed to supporting the health of our patients, families, workforce, and global community. As a condition of employment, CHOP employees who work in patient care buildings or who have patient facing responsibilities must receive an annual influenza vaccine. Learn more. EEO / VEVRAA Federal Contractor | Tobacco Statement SALARY RANGE: $62,900.00 - $80,200.00 Annually Salary ranges are shown for full-time jobs. If you're working part-time, your pay will be adjusted accordingly. ------------------- At CHOP, we are committed to fair and transparent pay practices. Factors such as skills and experience could result in an offer above the salary range noted in this job posting. Click here for more information regarding CHOP's Compensation and Benefits. Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) is the nation's first hospital devoted exclusively to the care of children. Since our start in 1855, CHOP has been the birthplace for countless breakthroughs and dramatic firsts in pediatric medicine. Built on a foundation of delivering safe, high-quality, family-centered care, the Hospital has fostered medical discoveries and innovations that have improved pediatric healthcare and saved countless children’s lives. Today, families facing complex conditions come to CHOP from all over the world, and our compassionate care and innovation has repeatedly earned us a spot on the U.S. News & World Report's Honor Roll of the nation's best children's hospitals.