Executive Assistant - Hospital Administration
Required
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience
- Minimum of 3 years of experience providing executive-level administrative support.
- Experience scheduling and organizing meetings using Microsoft Outlook
- Ability to manage complex and detailed calendars, schedule meetings, and respond to internal and external urgent requests.
- Strong interpersonal and partnership skills. Ability to understand and navigate complex professional relationships, respond to challenging people and circumstances, and react appropriately.
- Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office software applications, including Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Excel, including formulas and use of PivotTables.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently to complete multiple projects with competing deadlines. Superior organizational and prioritization skills; deadline-driven.
- Ability to work effectively with a team and all levels of leadership.
Desired
- Experience leading, supervising, and managing a team.
- Experience working in a large academic medical center.
- Experience coordinating travel and reconciling associated expenses.
- Knowledge of and experience with University of Iowa procurement and travel policies and procedures.
- Knowledge of and experience with University of Iowa and University of Iowa Health Care policies, procedures, and regulations
Application Process: To be considered, applicants must upload a cover letter and resume (under the submission of relevant materials) that clearly address how they meet the listed required and desired qualifications of this position. Job openings are posted for a minimum of 14 calendar days. Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any conviction history and will be subject to a criminal background check and credential/education verification.
Up to 5 professional references will be requested at a later step in the recruitment process. For questions, contact Sharon Walther at sharon-walther@uiowa.edu.
This position is not eligible for University sponsorship for employment authorization.
Equal opportunity/affirmative action employer
The University of Iowa is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment free from discrimination on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth and related conditions), disability, genetic information, status as a U.S. veteran, service in the U.S. military, sexual orientation, gender identity, or associational preferences.
Persons with disabilities who need assistance or accommodations with the application or interview process may contact University Human Resources/Faculty and Staff Disability Services, (319) 335-2660 or fsds@uiowa.edu. For jobs in UI Health care, please contact UI Health care Leave & Disability Administration at 319-356-7543.
