Executive Assistant

The Howard University; United States; On-site; USD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

403(b) with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Wellness programs

Commuter benefits

Vibrant company culture

Job summary

Howard University is seeking an Executive Assistant to the Chair of the Ophthalmology Department. The role provides administrative and operational support for academic, clinical, and research activities, coordinating communications among faculty, staff, students, and external stakeholders with discretion and professional judgment.

The Executive Assistant may monitor budgets and personnel matters while facilitating department meetings and development projects to advance the department's academic

Qualifications

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent organizational and time-management abilities.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
• Experience supporting senior leadership and coordinating meetings.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and compose correspondence, manuscripts, grants, reports for the Chair's review.
• Read emails and coordinate office communications for accuracy and openness.
• Screen calls and provide telephone coverage for the Chair and offices.
• Represent the Chair in meetings and prepare minutes and final copies.
• Create brochures, posters, signs, labels for conferences and presentations.
• Assist the Chair with College of Medicine, Hospital, and University activities.
• Assist with faculty and staff evaluations and recommendations.
• Support department development projects and continuing medical education conferences.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Discretion

Meeting coordination

Job description

The Talent Acquisition department hires qualified candidates to fill positions which contribute to the overall strategic success of Howard University. Hiring staff "for fit" makes significant contributions to Howard University's overall mission.

At Howard University, we prioritize well-being and professional growth.

Here is what we offer:

• Health & Wellness: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance, plus mental health support
• Work-Life Balance: PTO, paid holidays, flexible work arrangements
• Financial Wellness: Competitive salary, 403(b) with company match
• Professional Development: Ongoing training, tuition reimbursement, and career advancement paths
• Additional Perks: Wellness programs, commuter benefits, and a vibrant company culture

Join Howard University and thrive with us!

https://hr.howard.edu/benefits-wellness

The purpose of the Executive Assistant position is to perform a variety of advanced/administrative support duties, serving as the primary administrative and operational support for the Chair of the Ophthalmology Department. The Executive Assistant plays a critical role in ensuring the effective coordination of the department's academic, clinical, and research activities. Acting as a central liaison, the Executive Assistant facilitates clear and timely communication between the Chair, faculty, staff, students, and external stakeholders, often handling sensitive or confidential information with the utmost discretion. By combining strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and professional judgment, this position directly contributes to the department's smooth functioning and supports the Chair in advancing the department's academic mission, research goals, and patient care initiatives. This position may be responsible for monitoring budgets and business affairs, personnel matters and interpreting policy and procedures.

Nature and Scope:

Internal contacts may include senior administrators, faculty, physicians, students, and staff. External contacts may include vendors, consultants, and the public.

Principal Accountabilities:

• Compose and prepare correspondence as well as assist in writing and preparation of manuscripts, grants, questionnaires, journal reviews, presentations, reports, letters, and memos for the Chair's review and signature.
• Read all emails and coordinate office communications ensuring openness and accuracy.
• Screen and provide telephone coverage for the Chair, Faculty, and administrative offices.
• Represent the Chair in meetings, take dictation, minutes, notes, and prepare a final copy for review and arrange department meetings.
• Create graphic brochures, posters, signs, labels for conferences, newsletters, invitations, and presentation slides.
• Assist the Chair with activities relating to the College of Medicine, the Hospital, and the University.
• Assist the Chair in the preparation of all faculty and staff evaluations and recommendations.
• Assist with all departmental development projects and continuing medical education conferences.

Human Resources Administrative Responsibilities

• Facilitate and compile New Hire documents.
• Prepare and compile faculty APT appointment/re-appointment documents.
• Maintain Attending Physicians on-call schedule.
• Coordinate physician attendance at community health fairs.
• Submit Attending Physicians leave slips.
• Maintain and distribute Attending Physicians license status.
• Assist and submit Attending Physicians OPPE and FPPE.
• Coordination of Attending and staff performance evaluations
• Submit Attending Physician Clinic and/or Private schedule changes.
• Coordinate Attending Physicians and staff work requests for facility maintenance or housekeeping.

CME Symposia Responsibilities

• Coordinate annual Alumni Symposium, Founders Day, and annual Glaucoma Symposium.
• Arrange guest lecturers' travel.
• Prepare and submit documentation for Continuing Medical Education accreditation symposia.
• Submit Grant applications for annual Alumni Symposium, Founders Day, and annual Glaucoma Symposium.
• Prepare and submit symposium expenses.

Medical Student Clerkship Responsibilities

• Coordinate medical student rotation schedules.
• Assist medical student educator (clerkship director) with completion of medical student evaluations.
• Ophthalmology Honors & Oath recipient: order plaque and submit check request.

General Administrative Responsibilities

• Prepare and assist with the development of department budget and proposals.
• Prepare annual and operational reports for the Chair's approval.
• Schedule meetings for Chair
• Prepare and submit external and internal letters, memos, and/or forms for Attending Physicians.
• Facilitate Attending Physicians and staff computer and printer issues.
• Orders and maintains office supplies
• Submit physician requests for Ophthalmology medical equipment.
• Manage vendor relationships and contrac