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Executive Assistant

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In-Office
Boston, MA, USA
23-33 Hourly
Mid level
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Boston, MA, USA
23-33 Hourly
Mid level
The Executive Assistant provides administrative support to executives, managing schedules, correspondence, travel arrangements, and payroll functions, requiring advanced administrative skills and confidentiality.
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Site: Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary


 

Mass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals, including doctors, nurses, business people, tech experts, researchers, and systems analysts to advance our mission. As a not-for-profit, we support patient care, research, teaching, and community service, striving to provide exceptional care. We believe that high-performing teams drive groundbreaking medical discoveries and invite all applicants to join us and experience what it means to be part of Mass General Brigham.


 

Job Summary

Specializes in providing administrative and secretarial support to executives or chairs (e.g., heads of divisions, departments, or administrative units). Responsibilities may include coordination and scheduling, correspondence and presentation preparation, and travel arrangements. Requires highly proficient/advanced administrative skills.
Essential Functions
- Perform secretarial and administrative duties for an executive or chief.
- Manage schedule, arrange appointments, travel, meetings including coordinating documents, refreshments and resources, and conference calls.
- Prepares correspondence, meeting minutes or executive summaries.
- Maintains files and office supplies, budget records, reconciles and verifies expenses, and completes reimbursements.
- Work requires some analysis and use of initiative and independent judgment.
- Remain knowledgeable of corporate policy.
- Often called upon to interpret and communicate executive or board's intent to other employees.
- Perform payroll functions for executive team.
- Assists other administrative/executive assistants and may assist with orientation and training of staff.
- May make contacts of a sensitive, complex, and confidential nature.
- Completes routine tasks under minimal supervision.


 

Qualifications

Education & experience:
- High School Diploma or Equivalent required and Associate's Degree Related Field of Study preferred
- 3-5 years experience as an Administrative Assistant to Executive
- Highly proficient/advanced administrative skills and office applications skills required.
- Ability to proofread and edit written documents.
- Ability to manage more complex phone calls, and give more detailed information, solving more complex issues as appropriate.
- Highly proficient in all communication skills (phone, verbal and written).
- Ability to handle sensitive information and situations with poise and professionalism.
- Strong organizational, coordination and judgment skills.
- Ability to prioritize effectively.
- Ability to problem solve and troubleshoot.
- Ability to analyze a situation and determine best course of action within established guidelines.
- Basic math knowledge with some knowledge of bookkeeping.
- Advanced understanding and use of medical terminology and comprehension of billing and fiscal information.
- Ability to demonstrate good leadership skills in a team environment, including ability to provide guidance, orient, train and assist other administrative staff.


 

Additional Job Details (if applicable)


 

Remote Type

Onsite


 

Work Location

243-245 Charles Street


 

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40


 

Employee Type

Regular


 

Work Shift

Day (United States of America)

Pay Range

$23.34 - $33.37/Hourly

Grade

5
At Mass General Brigham, we believe in recognizing and rewarding the unique value each team member brings to our organization. Our approach to determining base pay is comprehensive, and any offer extended will take into account your skills, relevant experience if applicable, education, certifications and other essential factors. The base pay information provided offers an estimate based on the minimum job qualifications; however, it does not encompass all elements contributing to your total compensation package. In addition to competitive base pay, we offer comprehensive benefits, career advancement opportunities, differentials, premiums and bonuses as applicable and recognition programs designed to celebrate your contributions and support your professional growth. We invite you to apply, and our Talent Acquisition team will provide an overview of your potential compensation and benefits package.

EEO Statement:

5110 Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. To ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Veteran’s Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants who require accommodation in the job application process may contact Human Resources at (857)-282-7642.


 

Mass General Brigham Competency Framework

At Mass General Brigham, our competency framework defines what effective leadership “looks like” by specifying which behaviors are most critical for successful performance at each job level. The framework is comprised of ten competencies (half People-Focused, half Performance-Focused) and are defined by observable and measurable skills and behaviors that contribute to workplace effectiveness and career success. These competencies are used to evaluate performance, make hiring decisions, identify development needs, mobilize employees across our system, and establish a strong talent pipeline.

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