Executive Assistant I

Under the direction of the appointing authority, this position is responsible for providing advanced administrative support for the department and management staff. Duties may include clerical assistance with correspondence; assistance with board activities; secretarial support; and routine office related functions, as well as the ability to take initiative to ensure productivity, organization, and completion of assignments efficiently and within established time frames.

Hourly Pay Rate: $22.19 - $32.73

Qualifications

Education:

• Requires a High school diploma/GED.
• Prefer an Associate's degree in Business Administration or related field; or an equivalent combination of training and progressively responsible experience that will result in the required specialized knowledge and abilities to perform the assigned work.

Experience:

• Must have a minimum of five (5) years of administrative/clerical/office experience demonstrating an understanding of the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
• Prefer experience in the healthcare industry.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Must possess good interpersonal and communication skills both verbally and in writing including knowledge of basic grammar, spelling & punctuation.
• Requires excellent organizational skills, the ability to work with professionals, and maintain confidentiality standards.
• Creativity, initiative and independent thinking, and problem solving skills are strongly preferred.
• Must be able to handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Must have strong typing skills, preferably with the ability to type a minimum of 60 wpm.
• Must have proficiency in Outlook, Excel, Work, PowerPoint and the Internet.
• Additional training on various computer software applications is strongly preferred.
• Requires the ability to handle sensitive material concerning the organization and the executive's role within the organization.
• Requires the ability to read, write and speak effectively in English.