Executive Assistant to Clinical Science Leader

Pennington Biomedical Research Center; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Tuition exemption

Retirement options

Paid holidays

Job summary

Pennington Biomedical Research Center, a premier academic biomedical institution, seeks an Assistant to the Associate Executive Director of Clinical Science. This role provides high-level executive administrative and operational support, coordinating complex schedules, meetings, travel, and communications while handling sensitive information with utmost discretion.

The position also oversees NORC grant activities and cross-department collaboration, ensuring timely deliverables and professional

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business administration, healthcare administration, public administration, communications, management, or related field.
• Five+ years of executive-level administrative, program, or operational support experience.
• Three+ years supporting an executive-level leader.
• Two+ years coordinating complex projects, grants, or initiatives.
• Two+ years coordinating executive-level meetings or events.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office 365 (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams).
• Ability to manage multiple priorities with discretion and confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Provide executive-level administrative and operational support to the AED of Clinical Science.
• Manage the AED's calendar, travel, leave, and expenses.
• Plan and coordinate meetings, events, and materials; track decisions and deadlines.
• Prepare and manage executive communications and documents for review and signature.
• Coordinate NORC grant activities and related communications.
• Support departmental operations and cross-department collaboration.

Skills

Executive support

Communication

Confidentiality

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree in business administration / healthcare administration / public administration / communications

Tools

Microsoft Office 365

Job description

Pennington Biomedical Research Center, a premier academic biomedical institution, seeks an Assistant to the Associate Executive Director of Clinical Science. This role provides high-level executive administrative and operational support, coordinating complex schedules, meetings, travel, and communications while handling sensitive information with utmost discretion.

The position also oversees NORC grant activities and cross-department collaboration, ensuring timely deliverables and professional