Executive Assistant I

Location:

Medical Center-Prosper

Department:

Administration

Shift:

First Shift (United States of America)

Standard Weekly Hours:

40

Summary:

The Executive Assistant I provides administrative and clerical support to an individual in leadership. Responsibilities include routine clerical support as well as producing reports and presentations utilizing various graphic and spreadsheet software applications, coordination and support of regular meetings, special projects and events, meeting minutes and written and/or verbal communication with a wide range of individuals both internal and external to the company and system.

Qualifications:

• High School diploma, required
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Management, Public Administration, Management or closely related field, preferred
• 3-5 years professional executive assistant experience at board level required; 2 years board level event planning and 1 year project management experience preferred.
• Strong ability to work with all levels of staff and in a diverse environment; Able to perform job duties with minimum of direction and supervision; Self-motivated, energetic, confident, good communicator and able to use independent judgment when necessary; Exhibit professional demeanor & attitude; Strong verbal and written skills; Demonstrate intermediate and up to advanced proficiency in use of PC software, including MS Windows, Internet / Intranet and; experience using spreadsheets and graphics.

About Us:

Cook Children’s is an equal opportunity employer. As such, Cook Children’s offers equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other protected class in accordance with applicable federal laws. These opportunities include terms, conditions and privileges of employment, including but not limited to hiring, job placement, training, compensation, discipline, advancement and termination.