Senior Executive Assistant to Department Chair - Hybrid

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Richmond (VA); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 67,000; Full time

Job summary

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc. invites applications for an Executive Assistant to the Department Chair and Vice Chairs of Clinical Operations, Education, and Research in the Family Medicine department at VCU.

The role provides executive-level organizational support, manages calendars, coordinates meetings across the University and VCU Health System, and analyzes administrative operational issues with recommendations. Hybrid work arrangements apply.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years experience as a senior level administrative assistant providing support to organizational leadership.
• Strong computer skills including Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Adobe, and Google Apps.
• Poised individual with strong people and communication skills.
• Ability to deal professionally with ambiguity in a fast paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Organize and manage calendars for Department Chair and senior leadership.
• Coordinate meetings with faculty and senior leadership across the University and VCU Health System.
• Prepare meeting materials, agendas, presentations, and handouts; arrange travel and caterings as needed.
• Provide executive level administrative support and analysis of operational issues; ensure timely communication.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Google Apps

Communication skills

Professionalism

Education

Bachelor's degree in communication/business/management

Job description

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc. invites applications for an Executive Assistant to the Department Chair and Vice Chairs of Clinical Operations, Education, and Research in the Family Medicine department at VCU.

The role provides executive-level organizational support, manages calendars, coordinates meetings across the University and VCU Health System, and analyzes administrative operational issues with recommendations. Hybrid work arrangements apply.