Executive Assistant

Title: Executive Assistant

Location: Upper East Side

Org Unit: Administration Support

Work Days: Monday-Friday

Weekly Hours: 35.00

Exemption Status: Non-Exempt

Salary Range: $51.37 - $63.19

• As required under NYC Human Rights Law Int 1208-2018 - Salary range for this role when Hired for NYC Offices
  
  

Position Summary

Under guidance, provides senior level executive support to senior faculty/staff within the department.

Job Responsibilities

• Ensures the smooth functioning of the executive office. Assists in the implementation of office processes to improve efficiency.
• Provides secretarial/administrative support directly to high-level senior physician or executive, exercising confidentiality, tact, and diplomacy on a daily basis. Receives, screens, and directs incoming calls, visitors, and email.
• Coordinates and maintains calendars and schedules appointments and meetings, records and distributes minutes, and provides follow up on action items identified.
• Coordinates projects relating regulatory issues, educational activities, philanthropic activities, fundraising efforts and program development.
• Responsible for event planning, organization, and scheduling, including travel to offsite locations and complete oversight and coordination of events; upon return, completes budget and expense reports to allocate to the appropriate parties.
• Responsible for travel and conference arrangements, organizes itineraries, and makes all needed reservations.
• Initiates and prepares written correspondence, reports, presentations, agendas, and may respond to routine correspondence and inquiries as needed.
• Responsible for procurement activities related to goods, services, and/or equipment, and assists with disbursement/reimbursement activities as needed.
• Assists with responsibilities associated with professional organizations and external advisory boards and committees, which may include membership renewals and certifications.
• Other duties as assigned.
  
  

Education

• High School Diploma
  
  

Experience

Bachelor's degree is preferred.

Approximately 5 years of experience as an executive assistant working for a high-level senior physician or executive.

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Demonstrated strong communication and interpersonal skills; demonstrated ability to interact with multiple constituencies and exercise "people skills".
• Demonstrates ability to exercise standards of professionalism, including appearance, presentation and demeanor.
• Demonstrated proficiency with MS Office Suite and database applications.
• Excellent communication skills (both verbal and written).
  
  

Licenses and Certifications

Working Conditions/Physical Demands

Standard office work.

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To apply, visit https://jobs.weill.cornell.edu/NY/job/New-York-Executive-Assistant-NY-10065/1409088300/

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