Executive Assistant - Data & Digital (Product)
Vizient, Inc · Chicago, IL · 2 mo ago
Administrative$69k–$116k/yrFull-time
Responsibilities
- Maintain discretion and protect sensitive information at all times; handle all confidential matters with professionalism and trust.
- Manage complex calendars, travel, and meetings with strong attention to detail. Independently resolve scheduling conflicts; proactively plan weeks ahead to ensure executive calendars, travel, and materials are organized and seamless.
- Prepare and submit timely expense reports; review direct report expenses for policy adherence.
- Act as a primary liaison for executives; manage communication flow, respond to inquiries, and foster strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
- Handle executive and client-facing interactions with sound judgment; represent leadership with professionalism while building trusted partnerships.
- Cook up meeting logistics and changes across multiple teams; ensure alignment and clear communication.
- Anticipate needs and resolve gaps in information by proactively engaging stakeholders.
- Prepare and distribute correspondence, agendas, reports, and presentation materials in advance of meetings.
- Partner with executives to solve problems and navigate competing priorities.
- Identify inefficiencies in processes; recommend and implement improvements to enhance effectiveness.
- Support onboarding and training of administrative staff by sharing best practices, tools, and processes.
- Expand knowledge of systems, tools, and business context to better support day-to-day operations.
- Provide backup support to peers and contribute to overall team efficiency.
- Suggest and support initiatives that enhance team culture and employee engagement.
Qualifications
- Relevant degree preferred.
- 5 or more years of experience supporting senior executives in a complex, fast-paced environment required.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint required.
- Strong project management and organizational skills; ability to manage multiple priorities with precision.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Professional presence with a proactive, solutions-oriented mindset.
- Strong attention to detail and ability to anticipate needs.
- Experience coordinating small and large meetings and events.
- Demonstrated ability to handle sensitive information with discretion.
- Self-directed, resourceful, and results-oriented.
- Strong collaboration skills and emotional intelligence; ability to build trust and partnerships across teams.
- Willingness to travel.