POSITION SUMMARY/RESPONSIBILITIES
This position reports directly to the Executive Vice President/Chief Operating Officer and is charged with also supporting the Office of the President/Chief Executive Officer as required and directed. The Special Assistant works in support of the University Health Strategic Issues as determined by the Executive Vice President/Chief Operating Officer. The position provides project initiation/management, data collection, analysis and decision support efforts as assigned. Overall, coordinates efforts to accomplish project objectives by leveraging the institutional history, knowledge and expertise available through existing data and documentation, workgroups and established collaboratives. Works to foster team building strategies to meet Health System Mission objectives. Serves as a key Health System resource for facilitating project identification and management as it relates to University Health Strategic Mission and Issues for both the President/Chief Executive Officer and the Enterprise. Provides the Executive Vice President/Chief Operating Officer with formal and informal business intelligence as required. Maintains a high level of flexibility in responding to requests by the enterprise or the Executive Vice President/Chief Operating Officer. Handles confidential and privileged communications discretely. May supervise staff, as needed.
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE
Bachelor's degree in business, management or related field is preferred. A minimum of three years office, administrative support experience supporting high-level executives. Experience in healthcare industry and/or local government environment is preferred. Prior experience managing activities for a Board of Mangers/Directors or senior executives is highly desirable.