Executive Assistant III - Physician Organization

Location: Onsite at Tufts Medical Center in Boston, MA. Potential for 1 day remote/WFH at the discretion of the manager.

Job Profile Summary

​ This role focuses on providing administrative and business support to the organization in order to achieve operational goals.  In addition, this role focuses on performing the following General Administration duties: Produces documents, collects, records, sorts and files information, handles mail, prepares routine reports, makes travel arrangements, arranges appointments, responds to inquiries, data entry, and operates office equipment.   A professional individual contributor role that may direct the work of other lower level professionals or manage processes and programs.  The majority of time is spent overseeing the design, implementation or delivery of processes, programs and policies using specialized knowledge and skills typically acquired through advanced education.   A senior level role that requires advanced knowledge of job area typically obtained through advanced education and work experience.  Typically, responsible for: managing projects / processes, working independently with limited supervision, coaching and reviewing the work of lower level professionals, resolving difficult and sometimes complex problems. 

Job Overview

Assumes the responsibility for administrative support and a acts as office coordinator for the department. This position performs duties requiring expert level administrative support and project management skills to assist a leader of a major corporate function, where assignments involve work of a confidential, complex nature and involve handling information of strategic importance. Assists executive by relieving them of complex details and advanced administrative duties. High-level contacts require the use of considerable discretion, judgment, tact, and diplomacy. Independently investigates assigned problems determining method of research data requirements as well as analysis techniques. Prepares reports and recommendations for action by supervisor. Contacts organization personnel at all levels to gather information and prepare reports. Provides day to day scheduling, meeting coordination and project implementation.  Serves as a liaison to board level volunteers, physician and executive leaders in support of departmental activities.  Serves a principal role in the scheduling and coordination of agendas, projects, and schedules. 

Job Description

Minimum Qualifications:

1. Bachelor’S Degree.

2. Five (5) years of secretarial/administrative experience to a senior-level executive 

Duties and Responsibilities: The duties and responsibilities listed below are intended to describe the general nature of work and are not intended to be an all-inclusive list.  Other duties and responsibilities may be assigned. 

1. 1. Produces correspondence, memos, minutes, and reports from dictation, drafts, models, etc. Edits material for grammar, spelling, and format and high-quality presentation and style. Prepares high quality presentation graphics. 
2. 2. Attends meetings of committees/boards composed of executives from the voluntary sector in the capacity of recording secretary. 
3. 3. Coordinates all department level meetings, arranges dates and place, books conference call line, notifies participants via Outlook calendar invitations; collects, copies and distributes meeting materials. 
4. 4. Arranges a wide variety of inside and outside meetings, special events and activities. Prioritizes events for the most efficient use of available time. Makes travel arrangements for extended trips and groups. 
5. 5. Coordinates large, complex internal and external meetings, seminars, and similar events. Coordinates production of meeting agenda. 
6. 6. Communicates with a wide variety of high-level executives and officials to exchange critical or sensitive information and expedite matters on behalf of superior. Monitors progress on important matters and follows up to ensure disposition. Assignments involve work of a complex and confidential nature, necessitating exposure to highly sensitive information, and requiring considerable discretion, judgment, tact, and diplomacy. 
7. 7. Receives phone calls and messages, provides informed interpretation on procedures and policies to high level internal and external customers, refers matters to appropriate executive, function, or department. 
8. 8. Provides assistance with administrative processes associated with the department or function and expedites a wide variety of highly sensitive administrative matters requiring a basic understanding of hospital policies and operational issues. 
9. 9. Processes and follows up to expedite office administrative paperwork, such as purchase requisitions, employment requisitions, employee time sheets, expense vouchers, etc. 
10. 10. Follows up with a variety of personnel within and outside of the organization to ensure timely completion. 

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