Executive Assistant

Company Description

About Adtalem Global Education

Adtalem Global Education is a national leader in post-secondary education and leading provider of professional talent to the healthcare industry. Adtalem educates and empowers students with the knowledge and skills to become leaders in their communities and make a lasting impact on public health, well-being and beyond. Through equitable access to education, environments that nurture student success, and a focus on expanding and diversifying the talent pipeline in healthcare, Adtalem is building a brighter future for communities and the world.

Adtalem is the parent organization of American University of the Caribbean School of Medicine, Chamberlain University, Ross University School of Medicine, Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine and Walden University.

In our U.S. locations, we operate on a hybrid work model with three in-office days and two remote days per week. Starting Q1 2025, we will transition to a four-day in-office schedule, Monday–Thursday. This in-office time fosters creativity, innovation, communication, and stronger team relationships, supporting both individual and organizational success.

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Job Description

Opportunity at a Glance
The position provides support only to: DVI Home Office VP DVU Group VP, VP or Campus President. The Executive Assistant will provide a wide range of administration, general support and analysis duties of a highly responsible and confidential nature. The position will have regular exposure to confidential material and requires a great deal of professionalism, discretion and integrity in dealing with internal and external contacts.

Responsibilities

• Anticipate the needs and use discretion when setting priorities to keep the leader updated and aware of meetings, agendas, travel, upcoming events, incoming emails and letters, situations relating to the administrative office, campuses, employees and visitors.
• Manages the leader’s calendar and contact database to schedule meetings, make travel arrangements (airline, car service, rental car, hotel, etc.), order office supplies/equipment, prepare expense statements, reserve and prepare facilities and catering.
• Act as a liaison between the leader and employees, clients and all external contacts, by utilizing good judgment in determining when to act independently and when to refer matters for further attention.
• Handle a wide variety of complex situations and time conflicts involving the business/administrative functions of the office and is responsible for confidential and time sensitive material on a regular basis.
• Prepare high level documentation and advanced correspondence for presentation to the Members of the Board and/or Presidential Cabinet.
• Maintains accurate records and files; develops and maintains filing systems to include electronic and hard copy, computer diskette and network systems; ensures filings are in proper format and filed in a timely manner; supplies information upon request.
• Provide administrative support for other member(s) of the Executive Cabinet as assigned/directed by leader.
• Offer support and assistance to other departments and employees as needed for special projects and/or events.
• Provide CEO of Adtalem Global Education and his office, documents and information as requested.
• Daily light housekeeping of the leader’s office.
• Completes other duties as assigned.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Complies with all policies and standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree required but may substitute a combination of education and experience.
• 5 years executive assistant experience.
• Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and other Microsoft applications; Meeting note taking.
• Excellent organizational, oral and written communication skills
• Ability to multi-task, work independently and as a team member.
• Ability to maintain composure when working under pressure.
• Attention to detail.
• Ability to use good judgment and discretion daily as well as when presented with confidential information.

Additional Information

In support of the pay transparency laws enacted across the country, the expected salary range for this position is between $18.7 and $32.86. Actual pay will be adjusted based on job-related factors permitted by law, such as experience and training; geographic location; licensure and certifications; market factors; departmental budgets; and responsibility. Our Talent Acquisition Team will be happy to answer any questions you may have, and we look forward to learning more about your salary requirements. The position qualifies for the below benefits.

Adtalem offers a robust suite of benefits including:

• Health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance
• 401k Retirement Program 6% employer match
• 15 Days of Paid Vacation Days each Calendar Year
• 12 Paid Holidays 2 floating holidays
  
  For more information related to our benefits please visit: https://careers.adtalem.com/benefits.
  
   

Equal Opportunity – Minority / Female / Disability / V / Gender Identity / Sexual Orientation