Required: 

• Demonstrated experience in managing a complex executive office and the work of subordinates. 
• Demonstrates strong service orientation. 
• Proven superior interpersonal skills to foster and maintain effective relationships with faculty, colleagues, University officials, patients, VIPs, donors, and the public. 
• Skills to evaluate issues and identify resolutions. 
• Mathematical skills to perform basic accounting transactions, develop budgets, reconcile financial statements, monitor expenses, process reimbursements, and assist in the preparation of grant proposals. 
• Interpersonal skills including verbal and written communication, active listening, critical thinking, persuasiveness, advising, and counseling to effectively motivate others. 
• Ability to work on an independent basis, under pressure of competing deadlines, and with frequent interruptions. 
• Skill in prioritizing assignments to accurately reflect the relative importance of job responsibilities, and to complete work in a timely manner despite variations in workload and special assignments. 
• Strong knowledge of office software such as Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint. 
• Excellent organizational and problem-solving skills with ability to multitask. 
• Strong internet skills and ability to use web-based tools. 
• Knowledge of graphic design and communications practices sufficient to design attractive and effective promotional materials. 
• Ability to work independently and to formulate action plans. 
• Ability to use high-level discretion and maintain a high level of confidentiality. 
• Ability to use independent judgment to maintain Executive’s calendar and plan departmental events. 
• Skill in using electronic calendaring systems and e-mail. 
• Knowledge of events management, including site selection, making travel arrangements, and processing reimbursements. 
• Ability to maintain and/or streamline a complex computer and paper filing system sufficient to retrieve documents quickly and efficiently. Ability to work occasional overtime, nights, and weekends.
• Working knowledge of the organization's processes and procedures, rules and regulations.

Preferred: 

• Bachelor’s degree in related area and/or 2yrs leadership experience in medical administration. 
• Working knowledge of medical/legal terminology.