Executive Assistant to the Vice President, Philanthropy

Advocate Aurora Health; Winston-Salem (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Educational assistance

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Advocate Health seeks an experienced Executive Assistant to support the Vice President of Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist & Wake Forest School of Medicine & Academics Philanthropy. This role manages complex calendars, travel, meetings, and communications across foundations, leaders, and donors, while supporting board activities and enterprise philanthropy projects.

The position requires at least two years of Executive Assistant experience, advanced MS Office skills, and discretion.

Qualifications

• Two years of Executive Assistant experience preferred.
• Ability to manage complex calendars and prioritization required.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills expected.

Responsibilities

• Manage complex calendars, travel, meetings, and priorities.
• Coordinate communications across foundations, leaders, donors and volunteers.
• Support board/committee materials, agendas and follow-ups.
• Serve as central coordination point for philanthropy leadership initiatives.
• Enable focus on donor engagement and fundraising outcomes.

Skills

Time management

Communication

Problem solving

Organizational skills

Presentation skills

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Department:
88012 Advocate Foundation Operations - General Op Expenses

Status:
Full time

Benefits Eligible:
Yes

Hou rs Per Week:
40

Schedule Details/Additional Information:

M-F (8am-5pm)

Pay Range:
$30.70 - $46.05

Required experience at the Executive Assistant level to support the Vice President of Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist & Wake Forest School of Medicine & Academics Philanthropy. Beyond the demonstrated organization and prioritization skills needed for managing complex calendars; coordinating travel arrangements; and event planning; this job is so much more including duties for enterprise-wide initiatives in Philanthropy.

Experience Required:

Prefer at least two years of Executive Assistant experience.

Primary duties for Supporting Philanthropy:

• - Optimize executive time by managing complex calendars, coordinating travel, schedule meetings, and handle competing priorities.
• - Coordinate communications and activities across multiple foundations, service lines, academic leaders, physicians, volunteers, and donors.
• - Support board and committee administration, including preparation of materials, agendas, and follow-up actions.
• - Increase organizational efficiency by serving as a central coordination point for philanthropy leadership initiatives.
• - Enable greater focus on revenue-generating activities, donor engagement, and strategic partnerships that directly advance fundraising outcomes.
• - Provide operational continuity and executive-level project management for enterprise-wide philanthropy initiatives.

Major Responsibilities:

• - Provides executive-level administrative support, including complex calendar management, travel, event coordination, and project support.
• - Manages travel arrangements and expense reporting on executive’s behalf.
• - Organizes all aspects of meetings, events, and travel, including (but not limited to) agenda preparation, site selection, and document development.
• - Greets/meets with high-level visitors, representing the executive leader and serving as their liaison for organizational initiatives.
• - Initiates communications with other leaders as they relate to operational, strategic, and substantive matters. Addresses administrative/operational inquiries, resolves problems, and prioritizes needs using in-depth knowledge of policies and procedures.
• - Develops complex documents and correspondence independently or with executive input.
• - Prepares special reports, independently conducting needed research, and compiling, analyzing, and summarizing information. May present this material/information to others.
• - Establishes and maintains filing systems and confidential records. Operates and maintains office equipment; may order supplies as needed.
• - Assists with departmental budget administration.
• - Opens, reads, and prioritizes mail, composing and initiating return correspondence on behalf of the executive as appropriate.
• - Serves as a resource for other administrative staff, answering questions and providing training.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required:

• - Advanced time management and prioritization.
• - High degree of confidentiality and discretion.
• - Independent problem-solver and demonstrated ability to take initiative.
• - Strong written and verbal communication skills. Demonstrated ability to tactfully and effectively communicate with various individuals, including highly visible customers/leaders.
• - Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word).
• - Ability to create and compile complex documents and presentations.
• - Organizational ability and attention to detail.
• - Effective presentation skills.

Education Required:

• - High School Graduate

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

• - Normal office environment; occasional lifting up to 20 lbs.
• - Prolonged periods of sitting, standing, and keyboard use.

This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties.

Our CommitmenttoYou:

Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more – so you can live fully at and away from work, including:

Compensation

• - Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training
• - Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job
• - Incentive pay for select positions
• - Opportunity for annual increases based on performance

Benefits and more

• - Paid Time Off programs
• - Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, andShort- and Long-Term Disability
• - Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
• - Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
• - Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
• - Educational Assistance Program

Note: Eligibility for programs listed above may depend on your FTE or status (e.g., full-time, part-time, per diem, temporary, etc.); please ask a Recruiter for more information during an interview.

About Advocate Health

Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise. It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs. Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation’s largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits.