Executive Director Assistant & Strategic Operations

The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center seeks an Executive Assistant to the Kirwan Institute for the Study of Race & Ethnicity. The role provides high-level administrative and strategic support to manage a dynamic calendar of research projects and engagements.

You will coordinate travel via Workday, prepare briefing materials, and liaise with stakeholders across university departments. Strong communication and organizational skills are essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• 4 years of relevant experience.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Programs (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Knowledge of Workday platform.
• Ability to learn new software.
• Excellent interpersonal and oral communication skills.
• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field.
• Experience in a research lab, institute or department.
• Knowledge of Smart Sheets software.
• Knowledge of University Policies and Procedures including Ohio Ethics Code.
• Experience working with academics, policy makers, non-profits and community leaders.

Responsibilities

• Provide productivity-maximizing administrative support for a growing research institute.
• Manage a complex calendar of external and internal projects and meetings.
• Coordinate travel requests through Workday; process expense reports and deadlines.
• Screen calls/emails, greet visitors, track stewardship opportunities.
• Assist with special projects identified by the Executive Director.
• Some evening work for events may be required.

Skills

Executive administrative capacity

Strong written and verbal comms

Microsoft Office

Workday proficiency

Interpersonal skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Workday

Smart Sheets

Job description

The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center seeks an Executive Assistant to the Kirwan Institute for the Study of Race & Ethnicity. The role provides high-level administrative and strategic support to manage a dynamic calendar of research projects and engagements.

You will coordinate travel via Workday, prepare briefing materials, and liaise with stakeholders across university departments. Strong communication and organizational skills are essential.