Executive Assistant
Milwaukee, WI 
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Posted 13 days ago
Job Description

Position Description:

Every great life-changing discovery begins the same way-with new knowledge. It can change everything, from a single life to the future of entire communities. That's why academic medicine, and the continuous pursuit of knowledge, is at the center of everything we do at the Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW).

As an Executive Assistant, you will provide administrative support for the Executive Vice President/Chief Operating Officer, Chief Financial Officer, and Senior Director Internal Consulting of the Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW). Under general direction, perform routine and advanced administrative duties requiring considerable skill and in-depth knowledge of organizational policies and procedures. Duties include diligent management of dynamic calendars, initiating correspondence and providing requested data to leadership workgroups, analyze data, prepare final reports, manage special projects, and provide leadership as necessary. Work with team to process financial transactions for the designated cost centers. Serve as liaison to both internal and external customers. Position requires coordination of a variety of activities simultaneously. Expected to function independently of direct supervision and exercise sound judgment in handling confidential information with senior management and senior medical officers.

Responsibilities:

  • Anticipate and initiate action regarding administrative functions while coordinating and leading projects.
  • Provide administrative support for Executive Vice President/Chief Operating Officer, Chief Financial Officer, and Senior Director Internal Consulting. Compose correspondence as needed, which may contain confidential information.
  • Coordinate schedules, meetings, appointments, and travel itineraries and related arrangements.
  • Use complex functions of a variety of computer applications and software packages to compile data and information from multiple sources to prepare reports and presentations for use at local, regional and national events.
  • Proofread and format documents to ensure accuracy.
  • Screen telephone calls and visitors to resolve complex inquiries.
  • Greet and direct visitors in professional atmosphere. Exceptional customer service skills required.
  • Assist in budget preparation, enter purchase and check requisitions, and monitor expenditures.
  • Distribute mail and organize filing systems accurately maintaining records.

Knowledge - Skills - Abilities
Clerical, Administration and Management, Computers and Electronics, Customer and Personal Service,
English Language, Coordination, Active Listening, Reading Comprehension, Service Orientation, Social Perceptiveness, Extent Flexibility, Static Strength, Rate Control, Response Orientation, Wrist-Finger Speed


Preferred Schedule:
M-F


Position Requirements:

Minimum Qualifications:
Appropriate experience may be substituted for education on an equivalent basis.
Minimum education: Associate's Degree
Minimum experience: 5 years of executive assistant experience

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Why MCW?

  • Outstanding Healthcare Coverage, including but not limited to Health, Vision, and Dental. Along with Flexible Spending options
  • 403B Retirement Package
  • Competitive Vacation and Paid Holidays offered
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Paid Parental Leave

For a full list of positions see: www.mcw.edu/careers

For a brief overview of our benefits see: https://www.mcw.edu/departments/human-resources/benefits

Eastern Wisconsin is a vibrant, diverse metropolitan area. MCW is intent on attracting, developing, and retaining a diverse workforce and faculty body that reflects the community we serve. We value diversity of backgrounds, experience, thought, and perspectives to advance excellence in science and medicine. MCW is a welcoming campus community with a strong culture of collaboration, partnership, and engagement with our surrounding community. For more information, please visit our institutional website at https://www.mcw.edu/departments/office-of-diversity-and-inclusion.


MCW as an Equal Opportunity Employer and Commitment to Non-Discrimination
The Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to fostering a diverse community of outstanding faculty, staff, and students, as well as ensuring equal educational opportunity, employment, and access to services, programs, and activities, without regard to an individual's race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, sex, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, predisposing genetic characteristic, or military status. Employees, students, applicants or other members of the MCW community (including but not limited to vendors, visitors, and guests) may not be subjected to harassment that is prohibited by law or treated adversely or retaliated against based upon a protected characteristic.

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EEO/AA – Minorities/Females/Vets/Disability

The Medical College of Wisconsin is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability or sexual orientation.

 

Job Summary
Start Date
As soon as possible
Employment Term and Type
Regular, Full Time
Required Education
Associate Degree
Required Experience
5+ years
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