Executive Assistant - Onsite, Nashville TN

Executive Assistant

Discover Vanderbilt University Medical Center : Located in Nashville, Tennessee, and operating at a global crossroads of teaching, discovery, and patient care, VUMC is a community of individuals who come to work each day with the simple aim of changing the world. It is a place where your expertise will be valued, your knowledge expanded, and your abilities challenged. Vanderbilt Health is committed to an environment where everyone has the chance to thrive and where your uniqueness is sought and celebrated. It is a place where employees know they are part of something that is bigger than themselves, take exceptional pride in their work and never settle for what was good enough yesterday. Vanderbilt's mission is to advance health and wellness through preeminent programs in patient care, education, and research.

Job Summary

The Executive Assistant serves as a personal aide and liaison for executive leadership in the Deputy CEO's office under guidance. The Executive Assistant supports the administrative and business activities of the executive offices. Hours : Monday - Friday, 8 : 00am - 5 : 00pm.

Preferred Skills & Experience :

• Proven experience supporting an executive office or senior leadership team
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
• Strong project management skills with ability to prioritize and meet deadlines
• Ability to learn quickly and adapt to a dynamic environment
• Expertise in calendar and schedule management
• Skilled in preparing meeting agendas and coordinating logistics
• Solid understanding of working with high-level executives in fast-paced settings
• Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy
• Demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information
• Highly efficient and organized in managing multiple tasks
• Proactive and confidentconfident asking questions and taking initiative
• Excellent time management and organizational skills

Key Responsibilities

Ensures financial resources are utilized effectively. Manages the administrative and business details of the office(s). Manages daily operation of the area. Exercises authority as delegated, reflecting independent judgment and discretion in the performance of duties and special projects. The responsibilities listed are a general overview of the position and additional duties may be assigned.

Technical Capabilities

Human Resources Policies and Procedures (Intermediate) : Knowledge, adherence and application of human resources policies and procedures. Ad Hoc Reporting (Intermediate) : The ability to access information from databases and prepare reports. Peer Leadership (Intermediate) : The ability to show leadership and influence people of equal rank in an effort to accomplish team goals. Clerical / Administrative (Advanced) : Clerical / Administration is a skill which includes most clerical and administrative functions typically carried out by secretaries, administrators and others who perform a clerical role. Among the duties are : Ad Hoc Reporting, Calendar Maintenance, Data Entry, Document Duplication, Document Filing and Maintenance, Document Preparation, Employee Record Maintenance, Employee Time Recording, Faxing and Electronic Mailing, Inventory Management, Mail Sorting and Distribution, Meeting Coordination and Scheduling, Message Management, Receptionist Tasks, Special Projects, Spreadsheet Preparation, Travel Arrangements, and Word Processing and Typing. Financial Processes (Intermediate) : Ability to monitor costs, expenses and revenue as well as the ability to manage those costs and expenses in relation to budgeted amounts.

Our professional administrative functions include critical supporting roles in information technology and informatics, finance, administration, legal and community affairs, human resources, communications and marketing, development, facilities, and many more. At our growing health system, we support each other and encourage excellence among all who are part of our workforce. High-achieving employees stay at Vanderbilt Health for professional growth, appreciation of benefits, and a sense of community and purpose.

Core Accountabilities

Organizational Impact : Executes job responsibilities with the understanding of how output would affect and impact other areas related to own job area / team with occasional guidance. Problem Solving / Complexity of work : Analyzes moderately complex problems using technical experience and judgment. Breadth of Knowledge : Has expanded knowledge gained through experience within a professional area. Team Interaction : Provides informal guidance and support to team members.

Core Capabilities :

Supporting Colleagues :

Develops Self and Others : Invests time, energy, and enthusiasm in developing self / others to help improve performance e and gain knowledge in new areas. Builds and Maintains Relationships : Maintains regular contact with key colleagues and stakeholders using formal and informal opportunities to expand and strengthen relationships. Communicates Effectively : Recognizes group interactions and modifies one's own communication style to suit different situations and audiences.

Delivering Excellent Services :

Serves Others with Compassion : Seeks to understand current and future needs of relevant stakeholders and customizes services to better address them. Solves Complex Problems : Approaches problems from different angles; Identifies new possibilities to interpret opportunities and develop concrete solutions. Offers Meaningful Advice and Support : Provides ongoing support and coaching in a constructive manner to increase employees' effectiveness.

Ensuring High Quality :

Performs Excellent Work : Engages regularly in formal and informal dialogue about quality; directly addresses quality issues promptly. Ensures Continuous Improvement : Applies various learning experiences by looking beyond symptoms to uncover underlying causes of problems and identifies ways to resolve them. Fulfills Safety and Regulatory Requirements : Understands all aspects of providing a safe environment and performs routine safety checks to prevent safety hazards from occurring.

Managing Resources Effectively :

Demonstrates Accountability : Demonstrates a sense of ownership, focusing on and driving critical issues to closure. Stewards Organizational Resources : Applies understanding of the departmental work to effectively manage resources for a department / area. Makes Data Driven Decisions : Demonstrates strong understanding of the information or data to identify and elevate opportunities.

Fostering Innovation :

Generates New Ideas : Proactively identifies new ideas / opportunities from multiple sources or methods to improve processes beyond conventional approaches. Applies Technology : Demonstrates an enthusiasm for learning new technologies, tools, and procedures to address short-term challenges. Adapts to Change : Views difficult situations and / or problems as opportunities for improvement; actively embraces change instead of emphasizing negative elements.

Position Qualifications :

Responsibilities : Certifications : Work Experience Relevant Work Experience Experience Level 4 years Education Bachelor's Vanderbilt Health is committed to fostering an environment where everyone has the chance to thrive and is committed to the principles of equal opportunity. EOE / Vets / Disabled.