Executive Administrative Assistant

• Address:

  370 W 9th Ave

  Columbus,

  OH

• Job Number: R158674
• Posted Date: 9/3/2026
• Type: Full time

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Scope of Position

Provides broad and complex executive level administrative support to the Chief Human Resources Officer of the Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center. Acting as an extension of this office to facilitate and manage the human resources executive’s office in a manner that ensures and maintains positive, professional, effective and collaborative working relationships across the OSU enterprise and community. Delivers an extensive range of administrative, logistical and collaborative assistance while displaying confidentiality, tact and diplomacy.

Position Summary

The Executive Assistant for the Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO) of the Wexner Medical Center is a key liaison and representative on behalf of the CHRO. This role supports the efficient operations and professional image of the CHRO’s office and exercises considerable discretion and good judgment in handling information and taking care of matters of a highly confidential and critical nature. This position serves as a primary team member supporting the daily executive administrative needs of the CHRO; reviewing and processing confidential and critical information in support of administrative activities; assessing level of priority in determining urgency; scheduling appointments and coordination of meetings and engagements for the CHRO’s extensive calendar; compiling, preparing and prioritizing daily materials needed to facilitate the efficient and effective use of the CHRO’s time; assessing inquiries and concerns directed to the CHRO’s office, assessing course of action and delegating to appropriate person or unit to handle; conveying directives and critical information to other senior executives, faculty, and staff; coordinating, preparing and reviewing a wide range of written materials for the CHRO, including agendas, itineraries, presentations, correspondence, letters, and memos; reviewing documents requiring the CHRO’s signature or response to ensure compliance with current administrative policy; making travel arrangements and processing expense reimbursements; and coordinating special projects as directed.

Minimum Qualifications

For Hire: Bachelors degree or equivalent experience. Administrative experience in a hospital, executive suite, and/or supporting multiple leaders is desired; four years of senior administrative support experience including knowledge and experience in managing complex scheduling and impeccable attention to detail. This position will require a person with sound judgment and the ability to prioritize. This position requires the ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, draw conclusions and recommend appropriate action.

Desired Qualifications:
Substantial prior experience working with or for a senior executive and interacting with senior executives, community leaders, donors, and other similar roles; substantial knowledge and experience in higher education and/or large health systems or other large, complex organizations; significant prior administrative support experience making travel arrangements, purchasing goods and services, and relevant administrative policies and procedures.

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Final candidates are subject to successful completion of a background check. A drug screen or physical may be required during the post offer process.

The university is an equal opportunity employer, including veterans and disability.