Job Description

UW MEDICAL CENTERhas an outstanding opportunity for an Executive Assitant to the CEO and other Executives

WORK SCHEDULE

Days

Occasional ability to work remotely

POSITION HIGHLIGHTS

Provides executive-level assistance and administrative support to the Chief Executive Officer of University of Washington Medical Center, the Chief Quality Officer and Program Administrator of Transplant Services.

PRIMARY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Plays a crucial role in keeping the hospital running smoothly by managing the UWMC CEO's and the other executives supported, schedules and ensuring everything aligns with established priorities
• Independently arranges and coordinates committee meetings, special events, open forums, and other hospital activities
• Schedules appropriate accommodation, orders/operates equipment, and coordinates logistical activities as needed
• Independently plan, coordinate, and implement policies and procedures to support UWMC Administration so that all regulatory requirements are met
• Acts as a communication liaison with State officials (including the Governor’s office), University Leadership, and community leaders as needed
• Act as a liaison for the Board of Trustees, ensuring smooth communication and coordination
• Operate independently, making decisions and taking actions with delegated authority to support high-level executives, including the CEO. Required to handle sensitive and high-priority tasks with discretion
• Foster relationships with community leaders and elected officials, representing UWMC in interactions with UWM leaders, King County, the State of Washington, and other community entities
• Prepares and escalates issues, including researching, collecting data, and providing recommendations for action in a timely manner including inquiries, comments, and complaints
• Composes, edits, and types draft letters and final versions of correspondence, reports, memos, letters, and meeting agendas
• Records, composes and edits meetings notes as requested
• Independently arranges and coordinates committee meetings, special events, open forums, and other hospital activities
• May assist in preparing, interpreting, analyzing and monitoring budgets, and approving expenditures on the departmental budget as assigned

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree AND 4 to 5 years of progressively responsible executive administrative support experience in a large, complex organization to include program management and office operations management responsibilities
• Experience reporting to a Director level or above.
• Proficiency with the Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint – SharePoint editing and creating Experience with SharePoint not necessary
• Proficient with Outlook, Teams and Zoom
• Ability to handle executive level confidential information with high level of tact, discretion, and diplomacy
• Ability to work under pressure of frequent deadlines, constant interruption, and changing priorities in a high-volume academic healthcare setting
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including a professional demeanor and demonstrated competency in preparation of professional reports
• Demonstrated a track record of exercising good judgment and taking the appropriate initiative, discretion within the scope of the position
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may substitute for stated requirements

Compensation, Benefits and Position Details

Pay Range Minimum:

$78,000.00 annual

Pay Range Maximum:

$108,000.00 annual

Other Compensation:

-

Benefits:

For information about benefits for this position, visit https://www.washington.edu/jobs/benefits-for-uw-staff/

Shift:

First Shift (United States of America)

Temporary or Regular?

This is a regular position

FTE (Full-Time Equivalent):

100.00%

Union/Bargaining Unit:

Not Applicable