Administrative Assistant - 3121919

Executive Administrative AssistantOnsite position.Job Location: 251 E Huron St Chicago, IL 60611Responsibilities:Independently performs high level technical and administrative work supporting executive level personnel and the division or unit he/she is responsible for.Serves as a project manager for a variety of special projects; conducts special studies and analyses and makes recommendations to resolve organizational, procedural and system problems.Creates and revises systems and procedures by analyzing operating practices, record-keeping systems, forms control, supplies inventory, and office layout.Implements changes independently for areas of responsibility. For issues outside responsibility, makes recommendations and, following managerial review, implements changes.Uses NM software applications to research and prepare documents and presentations. Collects, analyzes, and manages data.Manages calendar; sets meeting priorities; identifies objectives of meetings and identifies materials needed for meeting; exercises judgment to ensure appropriate parties attend meeting.Screens incoming email, mail, and telephone calls to assign priority, route as needed, identify additional resources needed to address and/or respond to the communication.Independently plans and executes events, activities, and meetings.Assists with creation, preparation, and distribution of materials to be presented to all levels of organizational staff.Reads, research, and routes correspondence while maintaining security and confidentiality of highly sensitive information.Communicates directly, and on behalf of the Executive, on all matters related to the Executive's initiatives and areas of responsibility.Develops and maintains relationships with all internal and external customers. Serves as a "gatekeeper" to the Executive to help manage and protect his/her time.Records meeting discussions by attending meetings and recording key discussions and conclusions.Performs other duties as assigned.Qualifications:Required:Associate degree or equivalent relevant work experience.3-5 years of experience in a business office with a strong emphasis on database management and customer service.Knowledge of Microsoft Office, PowerPoint, and Excel.Ability to organize and think independently. Excellent interpersonal skill.Preferred:B.A. degree or business equivalent and 5 years business experience.Competencies/Performance Expectations:Exceptional interpersonal skills, including the ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with patients, physicians, management, staff, other departments, vendors, and other customers.Demonstrated customer service skills, including the ability to use appropriate judgment, independent thinking and creativity when resolving customer issues.Ability to effectively handle challenging situations.Ability to balance multiple priorities.Excellent verbal and written communication skills.Ability to use personal computers and select software applications.Ability to analyze data for decision making purposes.Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Office, Outlook, and database entry.Ability to maintain a high degree of confidentiality.Ability to adapt to changes in work environment, delays, or unexpected events.Demonstrates attention to detail and monitors own work for accuracy.