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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.

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