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Hennepin County Medical Center

Executive Assistant

Hennepin County Medical Center, Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States, 55400


Hennepin Healthcare is an integrated system of care that includes HCMC, a nationally recognized Level I Adult Trauma Center and Level I Pediatric Trauma Center and acute care hospital, as well as a clinic system with primary care clinics located in Minneapolis and across Hennepin County. The comprehensive healthcare system includes a 473-bed academic medical center, a large outpatient Clinic & Specialty Center, and a network of clinics in the North Loop, Whittier, and East Lake Street neighborhoods of Minneapolis, and in the suburban communities of Brooklyn Park, Golden Valley, Richfield, and St. Anthony Village. Hennepin Healthcare has a large psychiatric program, home care, and operates a research institute, philanthropic foundation, and Hennepin EMS. The system is operated by Hennepin Healthcare System, Inc., a subsidiary corporation of Hennepin County.

Equal Employment Opportunities:

We believe equity is essential for optimal health outcomes and are committed to achieve optimal health for all by actively eliminating barriers due to racism, poverty, gender identity, and other determinants of health. We are committed to equitable care and working in an environment that celebrates, promotes, and protects diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. We are committed to bringing in individuals with new cultural perspectives to assist in creating a more equitable healthcare organization.

SUMMARY:

We are currently seeking an

Executive Assistant

to join our Administration team. This full-time role will work days (in person).

Purpose of this position:

Provides executive level support to the Chief Officer(s) and Board/Board sub-committees. The primary

responsibilities include decision-making that supports the officers and board members, calendar management, project management, meeting and event coordination, communication, travel, and budget management, maintaining files and records, and other administrative duties.

The role calls for a dynamic, talented, and experienced support professional seeking to work in a rewarding and fast-paced environment. The individual should be passionate about collaborating with a diverse network of stakeholders, artfully orchestrating executive operations, problem-solving with urgency, and driving work forward with attention to prioritization. The scope includes a focus on scheduling meetings and communicating on behalf of the executive, to preparing reports and managing logistics to ensure effective support of the office the chief officers. The responsibilities include structuring meetings, related documentation, and materials, board materials, tracking progress on strategies and goals, manage calendars, sending communications, communicate with leaders, and follow up on deliverables. The individual must understand the importance of transparency, clarity, and effective communication, and you proactively communicate at each turn, ensuring there is a flow of information that empowers people. In this role, the individuals will build relationships with team members across the organization to influence outcomes and maintain momentum. This role will enable the ability support large strategic initiatives, prioritizing key projects, and foster key relationships to advance the organization's mission.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Proactively prepares and acts on behalf of one or more of the Chief Officers or Board members to manage the executive's calendar, communications and travel arrangements in a manner that drives organization outcomes and team efficiencies

Has the calendar authority; forecasts potential requirements, de-conflicts problems andplans and projects time for historically reoccurring requirements to advance the work

Contact staff if they do not show up or are late to meetings; keep the Chief Officerinformed of any schedule changes

Ensure Chief Officer calendar for individual projects/efforts

Continually assess what meetings the Chief Officer need to attend. Ensure and efficiencyand effectiveness of their time

Lead weekly calendar reviews and look ahead meetings; make changes as needed

Maintains an efficient flow of information between all levels of the executive's internal and external contacts on a wide spectrum of the organization's plans and priorities

Proactively prepare Chief Officer and Board meeting agendas, packets, and othermaterials ensuring needed are submitted/prepared in a timely manner

Be flexible and agile to provide quick turnaround requests or need last minute updates

Ensure time is adjusted as needed for priority tasks and events

Proactively work with Chief Officer to ensure meetings end on time

Ensure transition time and prep time between/before/after meetings

Processes all incoming correspondence received for the Chief Officer or Board members byprioritizing and determining its disposition. Drafts responses for the executive's signature based on knowledge of their activities, interests, priorities, issues, etc

Screen incoming calls/visitors/requests for the Chief Officer, determines the nature ofinquiry, refers the caller or visitor to the proper

Receive and review incoming Chief Officer mail. Make necessary annotations; gatherneeded, relevant materials as necessary prep correspondence as requested' trackneeded actions and communications' and ensure timely completion/follow-up. Establishappropriate control systems and files for correspondence

Coordinates meetings, conferences, speaking engagements and appointments for the executive(s), using organization knowledge, diplomacy and detailed follow through

Follow-through and prep any Chief Officer meeting, logistics; ensure smooth technologicaltransitions are needed

Follow-through and prep any Chief Officer staff meetings logistics; ensure smoothtechnological transitions as needed

Attend meetings along Chief Office at request

Develops and maintains tracking system for all action items ensuring deadlines are met.Capture action items, upcoming deadlines, and highlights from meetings

Provides appropriate bi-weekly + summary to Chief Officer. Proactively ensure and workwith other ELT members, EAs and staff to coordinate and complete items

Coordinate and create agendas and talking points for Chief Officer meetings as needed

Ensure the Chief Officer has talking points and notes in advance of meetings and is fullyprepared for any presentations requiring their participation or leadership

Makes important decisions pertaining to patient and staff requests, regulatory and governmentalagencies, and general public requests for time or responses from the executive. Also, makesdecisions and recommendations on office product, furniture, and technology purchases

Prepares, reviews, proofreads and/or formats all correspondence prepared for the executive'ssignature to ensure accuracy and completeness, as well as consistency with organizational policy

Plans and organizes the functions of the executive's team meetings, including organization charts, weekly meetings, special events and strategic planning retreats. Attends, coordinates, writes, and compiles minutes for executive's meetings and other meetings, as appropriate

Proactively work with others as needed to establish deadlines when needed forprojects/action items

Work in collaboration with ELT members and EA members to ensure productive andtimely flow /communication of important/urgent tasks and time of completion, especially ifthis may require a schedule shift

Support or any briefings, communications, and/or presentations required by the ChiefOfficer

Provide any final quality check needed by Chief Officer before material submission orsignature, as requested.

Maintains paper and electronic files in an organized and easily accessible fashion. Maintains security of confidential information

Works with executive's direct reports to provide assistance or support, as need arises

Coordinates special assignments and projects; need varies based on executive's currentinitiatives. Develop comprehensive plans and strategies for Chief Officer day-to-day andlong-range projects, actions, and activities. Provide effective methods to resolveproblems, answer questions, correct deficiencies, and enhance support to Chief Officer

Provide input for creating, managing, and continuously analyzing, evaluating, andimproving work and paper flow and calendar and scheduling management systems

Anticipate, research, and add necessary background information to actions requiringChief Officer attention, as needed

Rotates backup coverage with other Executive Assistants when additional support is needed, or leave will be taken

QUALIFICATIONS:

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree

Five to eight years of progressively responsible experience supporting a senior level executive(s), part of which time worked in a healthcare setting

-OR-

An approved equivalent combination of education and experience

Knowledge/ Skills/ Abilities:

Strong technology skills especially with Microsoft Office Suite, including proficiency in creating PowerPoint presentations, Excel spreadsheets and organization charts. Also proficient in using Microsoft Teams and Outlook

Excellent written and oral communication skills

Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate with people at all levels with a proven ability to handle confidential information with discretion. Must demonstrate the highest level of customer service and response using advanced listening skills, discretion, common sense, and a positive attitude

Demonstrated ability to coordinate and collaborate with others

Strong sense of urgency with a demonstrated ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment with high workload volume

Ability to prioritize, follow-through, and change work focus frequently

Able to respond in a timely manner to varied and often urgent needs of internal and external constituents

Exceptional organizational, time management and prioritization skills

Trustworthiness and the ability to maintain confidentiality

Detail oriented

You've made the right choice in considering Hennepin Healthcare for your employment. We offer a wealth of opportunities for individuals who want to make an impact in our patients' lives. We are dedicated to providing Equal Employment Opportunities to both current and prospective employees. We are driven to connect talented individuals with life-changing career opportunities, enabling you to provide exceptional care without exception. Thank you for considering Hennepin Healthcare as a future employer.

Please Note:

Offers of employment from Hennepin Healthcare are conditional and contingent upon successful clearance of all background checks and pre-employment requirements.Department

:

Administration

Primary Location

:

MN-Minneapolis-Downtown Campus

Standard Hours/FTE Status

:

FTE = 1.00 (80 hours per pay period)

Shift Detail

:

Day

Job Level

:

Staff

Employee Status

:

Regular

Eligible for Benefits

:

Yes

Union/Non Union

:

Non-Union

Job Posting

:

Sep-11-2024#J-18808-Ljbffr