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Executive Administrative Assistant – IT VP of OU Strategy – HCIT and Product Innovation
Company | Medtronic |
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Location | Blaine, MN, USA |
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Salary | $72400 – $108600 |
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Type | Full-Time |
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Degrees | Bachelor’s |
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Experience Level | Senior |
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Requirements
- 6+ years of relevant experience
- Strong expertise in managing global travel logistics, including handling cancellations and delays with ease
- Superior communication skills and the ability to engage professionally with Board members, ExCom, peer executives, and other stakeholders
- Ability to adapt communication style to fit the audience
- High-level autonomy and strategic support skills, offering an elevated scope of assistance when compared to standard administrative support roles
- Handle sensitive and confidential information with utmost discretion
- Maintain confidentiality of all corporate, personnel, and sensitive matters
Responsibilities
- Anticipate and proactively address challenges, often resolving issues before they reach the OSHPI VP
- Serve as a key point of contact, communicating professionally and effectively with fellow ExCom Executive Assistants and peer executives
- Produce clear, professional correspondence while demonstrating adeptness for ‘reading between the lines’ and tailoring responses to various audiences
- Assess and handle incoming communications, including phone calls, email, and mail, crafting responses or redirecting as appropriate
- Provide executive support by maintaining the VP of OSHPI’s calendar, arranging executive meetings, and compiling relevant reports and documents
- Act as liaison between VP of OSHPI and internal/external stakeholders, cultivating and fostering open and communicative partnerships
- Oversee and maintain equipment for the VP of OSHPI’s office, including ordering and managing their desktop, laptop, monitor, cell phones, and other equipment
- Coordinate with Global IT teams and facilities for any office-related needs or issues
- Build and foster positive rapport with key stakeholders, including senior executives, department heads, and external partners
- Handle special projects as assigned and provide debriefs to OSHPI VP and members of the leadership team as needed
- Support OSHPI VP by managing key projects and initiatives, ensure deadlines are met and deliverables completed
- Track progress of various projects and provide regular status updates to the VP of OSHPI
- Efficiently and accurately process purchase orders, ensuring timely approval and compliance with organizational policies
- Manage and pay AMEX bills on time, maintaining a clear record of all transactions
- Organize and coordinate meetings, prepare agendas, capture minutes, and follow up on action items
- Coordinate complex global travel arrangements, ensuring all logistics are in place including detailed itineraries, airplane seat assignments, and car services
Preferred Qualifications
- 5+ years of experience in an Executive Assistant or similar role, preferably supporting C-level executives
- Bachelor’s degree in business administration, communications, or other relevant discipline
- Proficiency with the Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Stellar organizational skills and time-management abilities
- Adept at working independently and as a contributing member of a team
- High level of professionalism and integrity
- Robust problem-solving skills with an eye for detail, especially with calendaring and communications
- Tech savvy and proactive, with high level of proficiency with reporting and analytics
- Familiarity with IT terminology and concepts
- Previous professional experience in healthcare, medical device, or technology sectors
- Professional certifications such as Certified Administrative Professional (CAP) or Project Management Professional (PMP)
- Experience drafting executive-level communications and reports
- Competent at organizing large-scale events, conferences, and corporate meetings
- Adept at handling crisis situations and providing support in high-pressure environments
- Ability to adapt quickly to changing priorities and deadlines