Executive Administrative Assistant Facilities, Full-Time, Days

The  Executive Administrative Assistant  position reflects the mission vision and values of Northwestern Memorial adheres to the organizations Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Program and complies with all relevant policies procedures guidelines and all other regulatory and accreditation standards.

The Executive Administrative Assistant is responsible for executive-level administrative support to Department Chairs and Vice Presidents within the organization and must use independent judgment and authority to execute projects and maintain workflow. The incumbent will work as part of team and demonstrate superior organization skills strong interpersonal and communication skills and attention to detail proficient Microsoft application skills (Word Excel and PowerPoint) and be highly flexible and adaptable.

Responsibilities:

• Independently performs high level technical and administrative work supporting executive level personnel and the division or unit he/she is responsible for.
• Serves as a project manager for a variety of special projects; conducts special studies and analyses and makes recommendations to resolve organizational procedural and system problems.
• Creates and revises systems and procedures by analyzing operating practices record-keeping systems forms control supplies inventory and office layout.
• Implements changes independently for areas of responsibility. For issues outside responsibility makes recommendations and following managerial review implements changes.
• Uses NM software applications to research and prepare documents and presentations. Collects analyzes and manage data.
• Manages calendar; sets meeting priorities; identifies objectives of meetings and identifies materials needed for meeting; exercises judgment to ensure appropriate parties attend meeting.
• Screens incoming email mail and telephone calls to assign priority route as needed identify additional resources needed to address and/or respond to the communication.
• Independently plans and executes events activities and meetings.
• Assists with creation preparation and distribution of materials to be presented to all levels of organizational staff.
• Reads research and routes correspondence while maintaining security and confidentiality of highly sensitive information.
• Communicates directly and on behalf of the Executive on all matters related to the Executives initiatives and areas of responsibility.
• Develops and maintains relationships with all internal and external customers. Serves as a gatekeeper to the Executive to help manage and protect his/her time.
• Records meeting discussions by attending meetings and recording key discussions and conclusions.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications :

Minimum Requirements:

Education:

• Associate degree or equivalent relevant work experience.

Experience:

• 3-5 years of experience in a business office with a strong emphasis on database management and customer service. 

Behavioral Attributes:

• Knowledge of Microsoft Office PowerPoint and Excel. 
• Ability to organize and think independently. Excellent interpersonal skill

Preferred:

• B.A. degree or business equivalent and 5 years business experience.

Additional Information :

Northwestern Medicine is an equal opportunity employer (disability VETS) and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of age sex race color religion national origin gender identity veteran status disability sexual orientation or any other protected status. 

Background Check 

Northwestern Medicine conducts a background check that includes criminal history on newly hired team members and at times internal transfers. If you are offered a position with us you will be required to complete an authorization and disclosure form that gives Northwestern Medicine permission to run the background check. Results are evaluated on a case-by-case basis and we follow all local state and federal laws including the Illinois Health Care Worker Background Check Act. 

Artificial Intelligence Disclosure  

Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used in some portions of the candidate review process for this position however all employment decisions will be made by a person.

Benefits 

We offer a wide range of benefits that provide employees with tools and resources to improve their physical emotional and financial well-being while providing protection for unexpected life events. 

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If sign-on bonus is included in a job posting eligibility is as followed: Internal employees and rehires who left Northwestern Medicine within 1 year are not eligible for the sign-on bonus. Exception: New graduate internal employees seeking their first licensed clinical position as a Registered Nurse at NM may be eligible.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time