Executive Assistant 2

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Executive Assistant 2

Oregon Health & Science University
97239 Portland, Oregon, United States
Posted 4 days ago

Job Description


Executive Assistant 2
US--Hybrid
Requisition ID: 2026-41681
Position Category: Administrative/Office Support
Job Type: Unclassified Administrative
Position Type: Regular Full-Time
Posting Department: Campus Services Operations Support
Posting Salary Range: $30.66 - $48.99 per hour, with offer based on experience, education and internal equity
Posting FTE: 1.00
Posting Schedule: Monday - Friday
Posting Hours: 7:30am - 4:00pm
HR Mission: Central Services
Drug Testable: No
Department Overview
The purpose of this position is to provide confidential administrative and project support to the SVP of Finance & Treasurer, the VP of Campus Services, the AVP of Facilities and the Director of Design and Construction, while performing complex administrative services to ensure a high level of customer service and support.Function/Duties of Position

Executive Support

  • Anticipates Executive needs by furnishing information required for official reply to correspondence and other official acts, potentially of confidential nature.
  • Researches, locates, assembles, and summarizes material, information, and data instrumental to executive action.
  • Maintains executives calendars, including managing conflicts, coordinating scheduling request on behalf of Executives and in collaboration with other stakeholders and schedulers.
  • Arrange group and individual meetings with stakeholders across OHSU and with vendors, as needed; assist with meeting scheduling, coordination and preparation on behalf of support staff as needed.
  • Opens and process mail on behalf of Executives.
  • Receives, interviews, and screens callers and visitors to department.
  • Responds to complaints or concerns and obtains all pertinent details and contacts appropriate department or team for necessary action.
  • Assists Executives with specialized support, travel, scheduling and project documentation, and any support needs, duties, projects, and/or events.

Administration

  • Serve as general crisis manager/problem solver for department.
  • Review and resolve routine support related questions and issues; provide input regarding new or revised department procedures.
  • Meet with stakeholders on department processes and products.
  • Meet with supervisors and senior leadership on developing new procedures for department.
  • Serve as liaison between the Executives and other partner departments and teams, including the Facilities Operations Support team for specialized tasks.
  • Serve as liaison for Facilities work orders, building repairs, and construction requests.
  • Represent department in internal and external university meetings and working groups.
  • Plan and manage physical space for unit/department.
  • Maintain office supplies/equipment/inventory.
  • Attend conferences or trainings.

Project Support

  • Review project assignment to determine scope and diversity of involvement, training and resources needed, necessary contacts and required procedural administrative actions.
  • Reviews existing methods and procedures, and modifies as necessary to accomplish assignment.
  • Help identify potential difficulties and determine means of lessening or avoiding them.
  • Contacts appropriate participants such as various internal units, private businesses and organizations, special interest groups, local communities, and the public.
  • Seeks cooperation and input in project assignment; coordinates needed meetings or hearings to gather input and meets procedural requirements.
  • Identifies resources and administrative steps needed for project completion.
  • Develops project plans in consultation with appropriate participants.
  • Initiates project and coordinates steps to ensure participation of appropriate interested individuals and groups.
  • Represents OHSU in meetings, administrative hearings, etc. in dealing with affected and interested individuals and groups concerning the project.
  • Moderates divergent viewpoints and helps build consensus among those involved appropriate to the project assignment, processes, and procedures.
  • Monitors project status to ensure progress toward completion and required procedural steps are completed fully and timely.
  • Informs interested groups and individuals of project progress, and that project output is appropriate.
  • Modifies project plan and coordinates changes with participants as necessary in response to unforeseen changes or unexpected developments.
  • Closes files upon project completion and reviews records to ensure documentation is appropriate and complete.

Departmental Communication

  • Communicate on behalf of Executives to key internal and external stakeholders.
  • Written and verbal communication with departmental colleagues, leaders, employees and outside queries; maintains and compiles communication files. Gather, enter, and analyze information to prepare informational documents and data utilizing Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and SmartSheet.
  • Provide information to the OHSU community, public, visitors and guests through telephone, letters, and email.

Other

  • Coordinates and supports executive-level events and meetings by managing logistics, venue arrangements, vendor contracts, catering, registrations, travel accommodations, agendas, meeting materials, and event communications.
  • Register employees for training, seminars and conferences, request travel authorization numbers from the Travel office, arrange out of area travel including airfare, hotel and rental car, process travel advance requests.
  • Arrange parking for department guests through the purchase of a parking pass or by providing a coupon code and map of pay station garages.
  • Use P-Card for appropriate purchases.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications
  • Bachelor’s degree in relevant field.
  • One (1) year of administrative experience. OR
  • Equivalent combination of education and experience.

Skills and Abilities

  • Knowledge of management and supervisory principles.
  • Must have excellent communication, analytical, and organizational skills, both written and verbal.
  • Must have demonstrated customer service skills both on the phone and in person.
  • Must be able to work independently and as part of a team.
  • Able to establish and enforce policies and expectations in a clear, consistent, and reasonable manner.
  • Must be proficient with computers and PC software, particularly e-mail, word processing, spreadsheets, database, and presentation graphics.
  • Must possess energy and drive to coordinate projects and facilitate change.
  • Must work collaboratively in resolving issues and problems.

Preferred Qualifications
  • Knowledge of OHSU policies and procedures.
  • Jira, Kronos and Oracle experience.

Additional Details

Work Schedule: Monday-Friday 8:00am-5:00pm, or as arranged with manager.

Work Location: Hybrid – up to three days present on Marquam Hill.

Benefits

  • Healthcare for full-time employees covered 100% and 88% for dependents.
  • $50K of term life insurance provided at no cost to the employee.
  • Two separate above market pension plans to choose from.
  • Paid time off - 208 hours per year, prorated for part-time.
  • Extended illness bank - 64 hours per year, prorated for part-time.
  • 9 paid holidays per year.
  • Substantial Tri-Met and C-Tran discounts.
  • Employee Assistance Program.
  • Childcare service discounts.
  • Tuition reimbursement.
  • Employee discounts to local and major businesses.


Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

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