Executive Assistant a

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Posted Job Title

Executive Assistant A (Department of Medical Ethics)

Job Profile Title

Executive Assistant A

Job Description Summary

Provide high-level administrative support by handling information requests, as well as performing routine administrative functions such as preparing correspondence, receiving visitors, arranging conference calls, and scheduling meeting.

Compiling, preparing and/or assisting in the preparation of complex materials and presentations, correspondences, meeting notes and newsletters position.

**Job Description**:
The Department of Medical Ethics and Health Policy seeks an experienced Executive Assistant (EA) to support the Director of the UPenn Center on Healthcare Payment and Equity. The EA will play a significant role in presenting and representing this high profile Director's image to internal and external stakeholders. The position has primary responsibility for providing a wide range of complex and confidential administrative support, which is essential to the goals of the Director and the Center. The EA will coordinate activities and ensure that the office's day-to-day operation is efficient and effective. In addition, this position will provide excellent customer service, demonstrate initiative, take ownership of responsibilities, and complete projects with positive results. The EA will handle administrative
- and executive support-related tasks independently with little or no supervision. The EA must be exceedingly well organized, flexible and should enjoy the administrative challenge of supporting the scheduling, travel, and activities of a busy Director, Associate Professor, and Research Investigator. The EA will serve as the liaison and representative between the Director and important internal and external stakeholders. The EA may be asked to coordinate faculty recruitment efforts.

**Qualifications**:
Bachelors degree and 3 to 5 years of relevant experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience is required.

Job Location - City, State

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Hybrid Eligible - This position is eligible for a hybrid work schedule with a work week divided between working onsite and working remotely.

Department / School

Perelman School of Medicine

Pay Range

$51,824.00 - $78,096.00

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