<!--anchor--> <!--anchor--> EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT TO THE SYSTEM CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER <!--anchor-->

JOB DESCRIPTION

Shift: Monday – Friday, 8:00am – 5:00pm
Department: Executive Administration, Chief Nursing Executive

Compensation:

 

·        Base Pay Range: $25.32 - $39.99, based on experience

ABOUT THE JOB

 

We are excited to announce a new opportunity to join MU Health Care’s expanding C-Suite team as a Healthcare Executive Assistant supporting our Health System Chief Operating Officer. This vital role is part of our newly adopted Triad leadership model, which strengthens collaboration across operations, nursing, and physician leadership. As the executive right hand to the Chief Operating Officer, you will be responsible for managing complex schedules, coordinating key communications, and ensuring smooth, efficient day-to-day operations within a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

 

This role is ideal for a highly organized, detail-oriented professional who thrives in high-stakes settings and can handle sensitive information with discretion. As a foundational partner to executive leadership during a time of strategic growth, you’ll have the opportunity to directly support the operational engine of our academic health system. If you're motivated by impact, innovation, and excellence in service, we encourage you to apply and help drive MU Health Care’s mission forward.

 

ABOUT MU HEALTH CARE

  

At MU Health Care, we have an inspired, hard-working and collaborative environment driven by our mission to save and improve lives. We believe anything is possible and rally around solutions. We celebrate innovation and offer opportunities to be a part of something bigger — to have a voice and role in the work that is serving our community and changing the field of medicine.

 

Our academic health system — the only in mid-Missouri — is home to multiple hospitals, including the region’s only Level 1 Trauma Center and region’s only Children’s Hospital as well as over 90 specialty clinics. Here, you can define your career among our many clinical and nonclinical positions — with growth, opportunity and support every step of the way.

 

Learn more about MU Health Care.

 

Learn more about living in mid-Missouri.

 

EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

 

·        Health, vision and dental insurance coverage starting day one 

·        Generous paid leave and paid time off, including nine holidays 

·        Multiple retirement options, including 100% matching up to 8% and full vesting in three years

·        Tuition assistance for employees (75%) and immediate family members (50%) 

·        Discounts on cell phone plans, rental cars, gyms, hotels and more

·        See a comprehensive list of benefits here . 

 

 

DETAILED JOB DESCRIPTION

 

Provide administrative support, most often involving highly confidential and/or sensitive materials and situations. Staff various meetings, create summary reports and prepare for distribution.

 

Greet visitors, receive and respond to incoming calls in a courteous and authoritative manner; determine needs, redirect to others as appropriate; manage calendar and schedule appointments, determine executive's availability for discussions, and follow up to ensure timely response.

 

Prepare correspondence, reports and other materials from rough draft or dictation. Compose letters involving routine matters, acknowledgements and other subjects.

 

Assist in preparing the executive for meetings. Anticipate information needs such as including itineraries, supporting documents and materials; arrange information folders. Brief executive prior to meetings.

 

May act as liaison between the office and others, making arrangements, preparing materials, overseeing project budget, and posting information to website. Assist in budget preparations; compile information, analyze past activities and project future needs.

 

May complete unit/department specific duties and expectations as outlined in department documents.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

 

Bachelor's degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities can be acquired.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

 

Additional license/certification requirements as determined by the hiring department.

 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

 

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met with or without reasonable accommodation. The performance of these physical demands is an essential function of the job. The employee may be required ambulate, remain in a stationary position and position self to reach and/or move objects above the shoulders and below the knees. The employee may be required to move objects up to 10 lbs.

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Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of Missouri is an Equal Opportunity Employer.