Executive Assistant III

Job Description Summary The Executive Assistant III provides advanced administrative, operational, and executive support to senior leadership within the Office of Communications and Marketing. This position supports the OCM leadership, including executive leadership, and exercises independent judgment in managing complex schedules, confidential matters, executive communications, and departmental priorities. The position also helps with administrative and operational tasks enabling execution of MUSC’s construction events and marketing sponsorships. The role functions as a primary administrative and communications hub for OCM, supporting operations, human resources coordination, financial and contract administration, and enterprise-wide engagement. The Executive Assistant III operates with a high degree of discretion, autonomy and proactive thought. Entity Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA) Worker Type Employee Worker Sub-Type Regular Cost Center CC005227 SYS - Communications and Marketing Officer Administration Pay Rate Type Salary Pay Grade Health-29 Scheduled Weekly Hours 40 Job Description The Executive Assistant III performs senior-level administrative work requiring an understanding of departmental operations, MUSC enterprise policies, and executive protocols. Responsibilities include calendar management, meeting coordination, correspondence, travel, document preparation, relationship management, and project coordination for executive leaders. This role interfaces regularly with MUSC leadership, the Board of Trustees, partners across the enterprise, and external stakeholders to ensure communications and activities are managed accurately, professionally, and in alignment with institutional policies. In addition to executive and departmental support responsibilities, this position provides administrative and operational support for MUSC's enterprise events, including construction milestones and other high-profile institutional engagements. Responsibilities include coordinating logistics and executing on event planning project plans. The teammate will also support administrative execution of our sponsorships with external organizations. Principal Accountabilities 50% – Event and Sponsorship Administrative and Operational Support Provides administrative and operational support for MUSC-hosted construction events, groundbreaking ceremonies, ribbon cuttings, donor recognition events, and other enterprise events. Coordinates event logistics, including venue reservations, catering, audiovisual services, signage, supplies, parking arrangements, attendee tracking, and day-of-event administrative support. Assists with the development and maintenance of event timelines, task lists, run-of-show documents, guest lists, invitations, RSVPs, and event materials. Maintains sponsorship records, agreements, invoices, payment documentation, benefit tracking, and related administrative files. Coordinates administrative processes associated with sponsorship requests, approvals, contract routing, renewals, reporting, and documentation. 30% – Chief and Executive Administrative Support Establishes, manages, and prioritizes the Chief’s complex calendar; evaluates and routes meeting requests using independent judgment. Provides scheduling, meeting coordination, and follow-up support for the Deputy Chief the Executive Director team. Assists with leadership travel arrangements and expense report submissions. Coordinates leadership team and departmental meetings, retreats, and activities to ensure efficient execution. Initiates meetings and coordinates agendas, materials, and participants for executive and enterprise engagements. Arranges and manages executive travel and meetings; prepares and submits expense reports in Workday. Maintains confidential executive files, records, and documentation. Directs and manages special projects as assigned by the Chief. 15% – Departmental Support Receives, screens, and responds to incoming correspondence, calls, and visitors; resolves inquiries or refers matters as appropriate. Manages administrative issues and inquiries requiring coordination across departments. Supports recruitment and workforce administration activities, including job postings, Classification & Compensation review coordination, Labor Committee approvals, onboarding, offboarding, and reclassifications. Assists with timekeeping administration, personnel actions, and departmental communications. Plans and coordinates OCM‑led events, including securing venues, catering, AV and event services, agendas, materials, and coordination with external speakers and guests. Manages supply orders for the department and office. Additional Job Description Education: Bachelors Degree or equivalent Work Experience: 2-4 years. Required Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and progressively responsible administrative experience. Demonstrated experience providing advanced administrative support to senior executive or C‑suite leadership. Proven ability to manage confidential information and sensitive communications. Strong organizational, written, and verbal communication skills. Proficiency with enterprise administrative, HR, scheduling, and financial systems. Preferred Experience in higher education, healthcare, or public-sector environments. Experience supporting multiple executives in a complex organization. Experience with Workday, Symplr, and enterprise financial systems. Physical Requirements Mobility & Posture Standing: Continuous Sitting: Continuous Walking: Continuous Climbing stairs: Infrequent Working indoors: Continuous Working outdoors (temperature extremes): Infrequent Working from elevated areas: Frequent Working in confined/cramped spaces: Frequent Kneeling: Infrequent Bending at the waist: Continuous Twisting at the waist: Frequent Squatting: Frequent Manual Dexterity & Strength Pinching operations: Frequent Gross motor use (fingers/hands): Continuous Firm grasping (fingers/hands): Continuous Fine manipulation (fingers/hands): Continuous Reaching overhead: Frequent Reaching in all directions: Continuous Repetitive motion (hands/wrists/elbows/shoulders): Continuous Full use of both legs: Continuous Balance & coordination (lower extremities): Frequent Lifting & Force Requirements Lift/carry 50 lbs. unassisted: Infrequent Lift/lower 50 lbs. from floor to 36”: Infrequent Lift up to 25 lbs. overhead: Infrequent Exert up to 50 lbs. of force: Frequent Examples: Transfer 100 lb. non-ambulatory patient = 50 lbs. force Push 400 lb. patient in wheelchair on carpet = 20 lbs. force Push patient stretcher one-handed = 25 lbs. force Vision & Sensory Maintain corrected vision 20/40 (one or both eyes): Continuous Recognize objects (near/far): Continuous Color discrimination: Continuous Depth perception: Continuous Peripheral vision: Continuous Hearing acuity (with correction): Continuous Tactile sensory function: Continuous Gross motor with fine motor coordination: Continuous Selected Positions: Olfactory (smell) function: Continuous Respirator use qualification: Continuous Work Environment & Conditions Effective stress management: Continuous Rotating shifts: Frequent Overtime as required: Frequent Latex-safe environment: Continuous If you like working with energetic enthusiastic individuals, you will enjoy your career with us! 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