SENIOR HEALTHCARE EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT to CEO

University of Missouri Health Care (MU Health Care) located in Columbia, Missouri, is seeking an experienced, confident, and confidential Senior Executive Assistant to the Chief Executive Officer.  The Ideal candidate will possess expert executive calendar management skills, superior competence with Microsoft Office products including Outlook and OneNote, high emotional intelligence, and a strong ability to remain highly confidential with sensitive information through communication and project management. 

MU Health Care is comprised of University Hospital (a level l Trauma Center), Missouri Orthopaedic Institute, Women's Hospital, Children's Hospital, Ellis Fischel Cancer Center, and Missouri Psychiatric Center, and over 50 clinics. MU Health Care has been ranked among the top-performing academic health systems for delivering high-quality, patient-centered care.  MU Health Care has also been named one of the "150 Great Places to Work in Healthcare" by the health news publication Becker's Hospital Review. 

Shift:  Monday - Friday, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm 

Department:  Executive Administration

Location: Columbia, MO

Salary Range:  $52,666 - $83,179 - Salaried

 Job Summary: 

Relieves the healthcare executive at the Executive Vice Chancellor, Vice Chancellor, or CEO level of administrative type functions to increase the time the executive has available for senior-level responsibilities. Serves as the primary point of contact for the assigned Executive and also serves as a liaison to internal and external departments.

Detailed Description:

Performs a wide variety of administrative tasks, and independently initiates and implements processes to manage projects, competing priorities, information, and people.

Prepares executive daily for meetings/schedule, including gathering appropriate supporting materials/files, organizing information; ensuring clarity on purpose, location, and travel time.

Conserves executive's time by reading, researching, and routing correspondence; drafting emails and documents; collecting and analyzing information; and initiating telecommunications, as directed.

Proactively and confidentially scans executive's inbox and responds to non-priority emails or forwards/delegates emails to departments, as directed. Completes projects as assigned and follows up on results.

Collaborates effectively with internal partners to accomplish various tasks and projects on behalf of executives by communicating goals and objectives to others and ensuring that solutions and outcomes address the needs of the executive and organization.

Handles a variety of matters involving contact with various staff, board members, medical committees, government agencies, and the public. Collaborates with other departments and administrative staff to maintain continuity of business operations through clear, professional lines of communication.

Maintains the executive's confidence and protects company interests by always keeping information confidential.

Continuously improves own skills by identifying development opportunities and proactively seeking performance feedback.

May complete unit/department-specific duties and expectations as outlined in department documents.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Capable of using personal computers and Microsoft software, including advanced usage of OneNote, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook; PeopleSoft; and various other ancillary systems.

Demonstrates ability to work independently and under pressure.

Required Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience from which comparable knowledge, skills, and abilities can be acquired.

Four (4) years of related work experience.