Executive Assistant

Covista; Columbia (MD); Hybrid; USD 29,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision, life and short

401k Retirement Program + 6% employer?

15 Days of Paid Vacation Days

Job summary

Covista, America’s largest healthcare educator, seeks an Executive Assistant to provide comprehensive support to Vice Presidents and other executive leaders. The role requires discretion, professionalism, and the ability to handle confidential material with tact.

Responsibilities include managing calendars and travel, preparing high-level documentation, coordinating large meetings, assisting with budgets and reports, and supporting other members of the Executive Cabinet.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree required but may substitute a combination of education and experience.
• 8 years in an executive assistant level role required.
• Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and other Microsoft applications; Meeting note taking.
• Excellent organizational, oral and written communication skills
• Ability to multi-task, work independently and as a team member.

Responsibilities

• Anticipate the needs and use discretion when setting priorities to keep the leader updated and aware of meetings, agendas, travel, upcoming events, incoming emails and letters, situations relating to the administrative office, campuses, employees and visitors.
• Manages the leader’s calendar and contact database to schedule meetings, make travel arrangements, order office supplies/equipment, prepare expense statements, reserve and prepare facilities and catering.
• Act as a liaison between the leader and employees, clients and all external contacts, by utilizing good judgment in determining when to act independently and when to refer matters for further attention.
• Handle a wide variety of complex situations and time conflicts involving the business/administrative functions of the office and is responsible for confidential and time sensitive material on a regular basis.
• Prepare high level documentation and advanced correspondence for presentation to the Members of the Board and/or Presidential Cabinet.
• Maintains accurate records and files; develops and maintains filing systems to include electronic and hard copy, computer diskette and network systems; ensures filings are in proper format and filed in a timely manner; supplies information upon request.
• Assist in preparing the budget and tracking expenses
• Organize large meetings which may include multiple departments of the organization
• Provide administrative support for other member(s) of the Executive Cabinet as assigned/directed by leader.
• Offer support and assistance to other departments and employees as needed for special projects and/or events.
• Provide CEO of Covista and his office, documents and information as requested.
• Daily light housekeeping of the leader’s office.
• Complies with all policies and standards

Skills

Excellent organizational skills

Oral and written communication

Discretion with confidential material

Ability to multi-task

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Outlook

Job description

• Department: Administrative & Business Support

Company Description

Covista is America's largest healthcare educator, serving more than 97,000 students and supported by a community of 385,000 alumni across five accredited institutions. Through personalized, tech-enabled education powered by 10,000 faculty and colleagues, Covista expands access to healthcare careers and addresses the U.S. healthcare workforce shortage at scale. Covista is the parent company of American University of the Caribbean School of Medicine, Chamberlain University, Ross University School of Medicine, Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine and Walden University.

Our colleagues come from a wide range of backgrounds, business, academia, healthcare, government and nonprofits, and are part of a culture where doing exceptional work and making a meaningful difference for students and society aren't separate goals—they're one and the same. This means creating an environment where colleagues can develop new skills, build careers that match their ambitions and see the tangible impact of their work on healthcare education and workforce development. Colleagues who deliver results and embrace new tools to work smarter are valued for their contributions. But what makes working at Covista distinctive is our impact. Our faculty and colleagues don't just support healthcare education—they shape it. This isn't abstract purpose work. It's solving real problems for real people in real communities while advancing careers.

We operate on a hybrid schedule with four in-office days per week (Monday–Thursday). This approach enhances creativity, innovation, communication, and relationship-building, fostering a dynamic and collaborative work environment.

For more information, visit covista.com and follow us on LinkedIn , Instagram and YouTube.

The Executive Assistant provides comprehensive support to Vice Presidents and other executive leadersand provides a wide range of administration, general support and analysis duties of a highly responsible and confidential nature. The position will have regular exposure to confidential material and requires a great deal of professionalism, discretion and integrity in dealing with internal and external contacts.

Responsibilities

• Anticipate the needs and use discretion when setting priorities to keep the leader updated and aware of meetings, agendas, travel, upcoming events, incoming emails and letters, situations relating to the administrative office, campuses, employees and visitors.
• Manages the leader’s calendar and contact database to schedule meetings, make travel arrangements (airline, car service, rental car, hotel, etc.), order office supplies/equipment, prepare expense statements, reserve and prepare facilities and catering.
• Act as a liaison between the leader and employees, clients and all external contacts, by utilizing good judgment in determining when to act independently and when to refer matters for further attention.
• Handle a wide variety of complex situations and time conflicts involving the business/administrative functions of the office and is responsible for confidential and time sensitive material on a regular basis.
• Prepare high level documentation and advanced correspondence for presentation to the Members of the Board and/or Presidential Cabinet.
• Maintains accurate records and files; develops and maintains filing systems to include electronic and hard copy, computer diskette and network systems; ensures filings are in proper format and filed in a timely manner; supplies information upon request.
• Assist in preparing the budget and tracking expenses
• Organize large meetings which may include multiple departments of the organization
• Provide administrative support for other member(s) of the Executive Cabinet as assigned/directed by leader.
• Offer support and assistance to other departments and employees as needed for special projects and/or events.
• Provide CEO of Covista and his office, documents and information as requested.
• Daily light housekeeping of the leader’s office.
• Completes other duties as assigned.
• Performs other duties as assigned
• Complies with all policies and standards

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree required but may substitute a combination of education and experience.
• 8 years in an executive assistant level role required.
• Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and other Microsoft applications; Meeting note taking.
• Excellent organizational, oral and written communication skills
• Ability to multi-task, work independently and as a team member.
• Ability to maintain composure when working under pressure.
• Ability to use good judgment and discretion daily as well as when presented with confidential information.

Additional Information

In support of the pay transparency laws enacted across the country, the expected salary range for this position is between $20.51 and $37.18. Actual pay will be adjusted based on job-related factors permitted by law, such as experience and training; geographic location; licensure and certifications; market factors; departmental budgets; and responsibility. Our Talent Acquisition Team will be happy to answer any questions you may have, and we look forward to learning more about your salary requirements. The position qualifies for the below benefits.

Covista offers a robust suite of benefits including:

• Health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance
• 401k Retirement Program + 6% employer match
• 15 Days of Paid Vacation Days each Calendar Year

Equal Opportunity – Minority / Female / Disability / V / Gender Identity / Sexual Orientation