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EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT - CCHHS

  • Source: Taleo
  • Cook County Health & Hospitals System
  • $96,607 to $109,309 /yr
  • On-site
  • Chicago
  • Full-Time
  • Mid level

Job Description

EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT - CCHHS

Job Number:

00139610

Job Posting

: Sep 25, 2026, 11:51:39 AM

Closing Date

: Oct 25, 2026, 11:59:00 PM Full-time Shift Start Time: 8:00 A.M. Shift End Time: 4:00 P.M.

Collective Bargaining Unit: NoneNone Posting Salary: MIN $96,607 MAX $109,309

Organization

: Health and Hospital Systems

Applicants may apply for this position by submitting a resume/ CV to the following email address: [email protected]

When submitting a resume/CV by email, you must include the job title and posting number in the subject line of your email. An application or resume/CV must be filed for each position which interests you.

This position is exempt from Career Service under the CCH Personnel Rules.

To receive Veteran Preference, appropriate discharge papers must be attached to the online application or must be included with your emailed resume/CV. Please refer to Veteran Preference document requirements listed on the bottom of this posting.

JOB SUMMARY:

The Executive Assistant–CCHHS provides executive support to the Direct Appointee and serves as the primary point of contact for the office of the Direct Appointee. This individual will provide administrative support, representation, event planning, and project management as well as providing interface with entities and organizations as requested. Organizes, coordinates and oversees special projects. Must be creative and enjoy working in an environment that is mission focused, results driven and community oriented.

Typical Duties

  • Plans the Direct Appointee’s daily calendar tracking all appointments, preparing materials for all meetings, etc.
  • Composes high level correspondence and memoranda independently and with professional quality
  • Responsible for preparing executive correspondence and performing complex administrative duties in preparation of administrative and fiscal projects, including preparation of spreadsheets, charts, conducting research, etc.
  • Responsible for the maintenance and coordination of communication lines within the overall organization and specifically between the Direct Appointee and those designated
  • Follows up on meeting-generated tasks
  • Coordinates travel plans, including meeting scheduling and itinerary, and material preparation
  • Handles telephone calls in a professional and courteous manner, initiating appropriate disposition
  • May answer informational questions and determine appropriate course of action for sensitive issues and matters of significance that have organization-wide visibility
  • Exercises good judgment in a variety of situations, with strong written and verbal communication, administrative and organizational skills
  • Works on projects from conception to completion while under pressure to handle a wide variety of activities and confidential matters with discretion
  • Establishes and maintains influential and strategic relationships at all levels across the system
  • Maintains appropriate confidentiality of information and decisions made within the Direct Appointee’s office
  • Creates Word documents/correspondence, Excel spreadsheets, PowerPoint presentations, etc.
  • Edits and proofreads all written materials and verifies the validity of data and documents contained in all reports prior to submission
  • Deals discreetly with highly sensitive, confidential written, electronic, and oral communication concerning staff, department, and hospital matters
  • Maintains confidential materials related to patients according to hospital standards and in compliance with HIPPA regulations and requirements
  • Plans, organizes and coordinates meetings or special events, including reserving conference rooms, sending and tracking invitations, procuring food and beverage and ensuring vendor payment
  • Coordinates appropriate room set up room and equipment (set up conference calls, audio-visual equipment, projector, etc., as necessary)
  • Works with multiple internal departments, external agencies, the general public and individuals on a wide range of projects
  • Acts as representative for the Health System in all interactions exercising customer service skills and good judgment in addressing inquiries, complaints and request for direction
  • Other duties as assigned

Reporting Relationship

Reports to the Direct Appointee

Minimum Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s or higher-level degree
  • Five (5) years of full-time work experience as an Executive Assistant to …

Skills

  • microsoft-powerpoint
  • microsoft-excel
  • taleo
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