Executive Assistant

Hackensack Meridian Health Inc.; Woodbridge Township (NJ); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Hackensack Meridian Health is seeking an Executive Assistant to lead and direct the administrative needs of the leader(s) they support. The role requires independence, discretion, and strong business acumen in a fast-paced, high-performance environment.

Candidates should have a minimum of 10 years in a related field, a high school diploma or GED (Bachelor's degree may substitute), and proficiency in Microsoft Office.

Qualifications

• High School diploma, GED, or GED-equivalent.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in a related field.
• Minimum 2 years working for top level Executive(s).
• Bachelor's degree may substitute for some of the required experience.
• Proficient in MS Office (Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Exceptional oral and written communication skills.
• Strong problem solving, organizational skills, and attention to detail.
• Ability to prioritize and work independently; take initiative under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Leads and directs the administrative needs of the leader(s).
• Works independently with little to no supervision.
• Demonstrates business acumen, sound judgment and discretion.
• Models confidentiality and integrity in sensitive work.
• Fosters teamwork, collaboration, and integration across teams.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Oral and written communication

Problem solving

Organizational skills

Prioritization

Independent work

Initiative

Stress management

Education

High School diploma / GED

Associates or Bachelor's degree

Bachelor's degree may substitute for some experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Our team members are the heart of what makes us better.

At Hackensack Meridian Health we help our patients live better, healthier lives — and we help one another to succeed. With a culture rooted in connection and collaboration, our employees are team members. Here, competitive benefits are just the beginning. It’s also about how we support one another and how we show up for our community.

Together, we keep getting better - advancing our mission to transform healthcare and serve as a leader of positive change.

The Executive Assistant leads and directs the administrative needs of the leader(s) to whom s/he supports and is accountable for specific functional work products of the department. Forward-thinking and works independently with little to no supervision. Demonstrates a high degree of business acumen, sound judgment and discretion in decision-making, problem-solving and project management in a fast-paced, high performance environment. Models a high level of sophistication, confidentiality and integrity due to the highly sensitive nature and/or complexity of the work and associated interactions. Acts as a role model to peers fostering teamwork, collaboration, and integration among team members and leaders.

Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

• High School diploma, general equivalency diploma (GED), and/or GED equivalent programs.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in a related field.
• Minimum of 2 years working for top level Executive(s).
• Bachelor's degree may be substituted for some of the required experience.
• Proficient in computer skills including Microsoft Office Applications (Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Exceptional oral and written communication skills.
• Strong problem solving skills.
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to prioritize and work independently on a variety of tasks.
• Must possess the ability to take initiative and handle stressful situations.

Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Preferred:

• Associates or Bachelor's degree.