Executive Assistant - ECU Health

ECU Health

About ECU Health

ECU Health is a mission-driven, 1,708-bed academic health care system serving more than 1.4 million people in 29 eastern North Carolina counties. The not-for-profit system is comprised of 13,000 team members, nine hospitals and a physician group that encompasses over 1,100 academic and community providers practicing in over 180 primary and specialty clinics located in more than 130 locations.

The flagship ECU Health Medical Center, a Level I Trauma Center, and ECU Health Maynard Children’s Hospital serve as the primary teaching hospitals for the Brody School of Medicine at East Carolina University. ECU Health and the Brody School of Medicine share a combined academic mission to improve the health and well-being of eastern North Carolina through patient care, education and research.

Position Summary

The Executive Assistant provides services essential to the mission of the organization and the day-to-day operation of the Executive's office. This individual also provides support to the organization's Board Committees and other special committees and task forces as determined by the Executive. This position also supports the activities of the executive, maintaining positive, professional relations with partners, colleagues and other organizational contacts made in the normal course of conducting ECU Health work.

Minimum Requirements

High School or higher with two additional years of education required. Degree in Secretarial Science or Business Administration required. Baccalaureate degree preferred- or higher; healthcare experience preferred.

Three to five years of executive level administrative support required.

An additional four years of experience beyond the required three to five years may be substituted for the required two years of education.

Required Experience:

1. Demonstrated ability to work with executives and to coordinate a high volume of diverse assignments and project management, effectively handle competing priorities, and maintain attention to detail.

2. Proficiency in use of Microsoft office applications including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint; ability to learn organization's database, content management system, and other software as needed.

3. Meticulous grammar, editing, writing, presentation and communication skills.

4. Demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality and use good judgment in making independent decisions with a high degree of tact and diplomacy.

General Statement

It is the goal of ECU Health and its entities to employ the most qualified individual who best matches the requirements for the vacant position.

Offers of employment are subject to successful completion of all pre-employment screenings, which may include an occupational health screening, criminal record check, education, reference, and licensure verification.

We value diversity and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Decisions of employment are made based on business needs, job requirements and applicant’s qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, genetic information and testing, family and medical leave, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression or any other status protected by law. We prohibit retaliation against individuals who bring forth any complaint, orally or in writing, to the employer, or against any individuals who assist or participate in the investigation of any complaint.