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Administrative Assistant Sr - Academic

$21 - $32.55 per hour

Lurie Children's Hospital

Pediatric Administrative Assistant

Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago provides superior pediatric care in a setting that offers the latest benefits and innovations in medical technology, research and family-friendly design. As the largest pediatric provider in the region with a 140-year legacy of excellence, kids and their families are at the center of all we do. Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago is ranked in all 10 specialties by the U.S. News & World Report.

Location: Superior Street

Job Description

Provides advanced administrative assistance to clinical and/or operational initiatives. Manages calendars and coordinates meetings for leadership/faculty. Develops itineraries for faculty recruitment visits; coordinates travel; arranges internal and external meetings to include venue selection, catering requirements, and all relative logistics. Develops meeting materials, agendas, and meeting notes upon request. Produces correspondence, reports, and presentations using Microsoft Office Suite applications. Reconciles purchasing card, submits expense reports, purchase orders, and check requests. Practices project management; work task breakdowns, prioritization, and scheduling. Works with Division Leadership to streamline office workflows for maximum efficiency of work group or team. May orient and coach other Administrative Professionals (AP) across the organization and/or lead committees specific to AP work. Manages department lists and directories; creates and maintains departmental organization charts. Leads medium to large scale projects and performs other duties inherent to a successful project. Other job functions as assigned. Bachelor's Degree preferred; minimum of 3+ years' in a comparable role preferred. Hospital or physician office experience preferred. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, self-motivated and professional. Solid time management / problem solving skills with the ability to prioritize work to meet stringent deadlines. Ability to work independently and complete tasks with accuracy and minimal direction. Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint; advanced proficiency in Outlook required. Ability to develop and sustain a professional relationship with staff and all levels of leadership. Must display a high level of integrity and appropriately manage confidential information, meeting all compliance standards. Other job functions as assigned.

Administrative Professionals Core Competencies

Accountability

Communication

Continuous Learning

Professionalism

Service

Role-based Competencies: Accuracy and Attention to Detail Effective Communication Managing Multiple Priorities Office Administration Problem Solving Process Improvement

Education

Bachelor's Degree: Business Administration/Management (Required)

Pay Range

$21.00-$32.55 Hourly

At Lurie Children's, we are committed to competitive and fair compensation aligned with market rates and internal equity, reflecting individual contributions, experience, and expertise. The pay range for this job indicates minimum and maximum targets for the position. Ranges are regularly reviewed to stay aligned with market conditions. In addition to base salary, Lurie Children's offer a comprehensive rewards package that may include differentials for some hourly employees, leadership incentives for select roles, health and retirement benefits, and wellbeing programs. For more details on other compensation, consult your recruiter or click the following link to learn more about our benefits.

Benefit Statement

For full time and part time employees who work 20 or more hours per week we offer a generous benefits package that includes:

  • Medical, dental and vision insurance
  • Employer paid group term life and disability
  • Employer contribution toward Health Savings Account
  • Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Paid Time Off (PTO), Paid Holidays and Paid Parental Leave
  • 403(b) with a 5% employer match
  • Various voluntary benefits:
    • Supplemental Life, AD&D and Disability
    • Critical Illness, Accident and Hospital Indemnity coverage
    • Tuition assistance
    • Student loan servicing and support
    • Adoption benefits
    • Backup Childcare and Eldercare
    • Employee Assistance Program, and other specialized behavioral health services and resources for employees and family members
    • Discount on services at Lurie Children's facilities
    • Discount purchasing program

There's a Place for You with Us

At Lurie Children's, we embrace and celebrate building a team with a variety of backgrounds, skills, and viewpoints — recognizing that different life experiences strengthen our workplace and the care we provide to the Chicago community and beyond. We treat everyone fairly, appreciate differences, and make meaningful connections that foster belonging. This is a place where you can be your best, so we can give our best to the patients and families who trust us with their care.

Lurie Children's and its affiliates are equal employment opportunity employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, marital status, pregnancy, protected veteran status, order of protection status, protected genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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