PS Executive Assistant

University of Utah Health Research; Salt Lake City (UT); Hybrid; USD 56,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Utah Health in Salt Lake City, UT seeks an Executive Assistant to the Department Chair in Pediatrics. This role provides high-level administrative support, manages complex scheduling, coordinates executive meetings, and interacts with senior leaders across the university and affiliated hospitals.

The position requires independence, discretion, and judgment, with responsibilities spanning institutional, clinical, academic, and external commitments within a dynamic health system.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting executive leadership and managing complex calendars.

Responsibilities

• Manage Chair’s complex schedule and coordinate executive-level meetings and communications.
• Provide operational support to departmental leadership and ensure readiness for institutional, clinical, academic and external commitments.

Job description

Work Schedule

Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Hours may vary based on operational needs.

Opportunities for a hybrid telework schedule may be considered after the initial training period, provided the arrangement is supported by operational needs and individual performance. Telework arrangements are not guaranteed and may be modified or discontinued at any time based on business requirements or performance. Employees approved for hybrid telework must provide their own private workspace, secure internet connection, and demonstrate the ability to work independently.

Details

Open Date 09/16/2026

Requisition Number PRN46231B

Job Title PS Executive Assistant

Working Title PS Executive Assistant

Career Progression Track E

FLSA Code Administrative

Patient Sensitive Job Code? Yes

Standard Hours per Week 40

Full Time or Part Time? Full Time

Shift Day

VP Area U of U Health - Academics

Department 00848 - Pediatric Administration

Location Campus

City Salt Lake City, UT

Type of Recruitment External Posting

Pay Rate Range $56,000 to $68,349

Close Date 12/16/2026

Priority Review Date (Note - Posting may close at any time)

Job Summary

Position Summary

The Department of Pediatrics at the University of Utah Spencer F. Eccles School of Medicine has an immediate opening for an Executive Assistant. The Executive Assistant to the Department Chair provides high-level executive, administrative, and operational support to the Chair of the Department of Pediatrics. This position serves as a key member of the Office of the Chair and is responsible for managing the Chair’s complex schedule, coordinating executive-level meetings and communications, supporting departmental leadership activities, and ensuring the Chair is prepared for institutional, clinical, academic, and external commitments. The Executive Assistant works with a high degree of independence, discretion, and judgment and regularly interacts with senior leaders across the University of Utah, Spencer Fox Eccles School of Medicine, University of Utah Health, Intermountain Children’s Health/Primary Children’s Hospital, departmental leadership, faculty, trainees, community partners, and external organizations. This role requires exceptional organization, communication, professionalism, confidentiality, and the ability