Ophthalmology Chair Executive Assistant — Admin Lead

Howard University; College (AK); On-site; USD 80,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

PTO

403(b) match

Tuition reimbursement

Professional development

Commuter benefits

Vibrant company culture

Job summary

Howard University is seeking an Executive Assistant to support the Chair of the Ophthalmology Department. The role provides advanced administrative and operational support, coordinating academic, clinical, and research activities, and serving as the central liaison with faculty, staff, students, and external partners.

Responsibilities include drafting correspondence, managing communications, scheduling, minutes, event coordination, conference materials, and assisting with budgets, personnel

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED with 2–4 years general work experience.
• AA/AS may be substituted for 4 years of required work experience.
• BA/BS may be substituted for up to 4 years of work experience.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and write correspondence, manuscripts, reports for the Chair.
• Read emails and coordinate office communications.
• Screen and provide telephone coverage for the Chair and offices.
• Represent the Chair in meetings and arrange department meetings.
• Manage budgets, expenses, and department development projects.

Skills

Office administration

MS Office

Communication

Discretion & confidentiality

Education

High School diploma

BA/BS acceptable in substitution

Tools

MS Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Access

Job description

Howard University is seeking an Executive Assistant to support the Chair of the Ophthalmology Department. The role provides advanced administrative and operational support, coordinating academic, clinical, and research activities, and serving as the central liaison with faculty, staff, students, and external partners.

Responsibilities include drafting correspondence, managing communications, scheduling, minutes, event coordination, conference materials, and assisting with budgets, personnel