Executive Assistant - Gene Editing Institute Newark, DE

Executive Assistant – Gene Editing Institute

Christiana Care, a top 100 hospital in the nation, is seeking a full‑time Executive Assistant to provide administrative support to the Executive Director and coordinate the overall activities of the Gene Editing Institute.

• Attend meetings, complete high level summaries, and compose agendas.
• Draft and type correspondence, schedule meetings, and maintain up‑to‑date filing systems.
• Screen calls, messages, and correspondence, prioritizing items for immediate action.
• Schedule executives’ calendar using Microsoft Outlook and provide all pertinent information for appointments.
• Coordinate Board of Directors quarterly meetings, including management of Board Effect platform, logistics, agenda preparation, and minutes.
• Build PowerPoint presentations for internal and external audiences, adjusting style and tone for diverse audiences.
• Screen visitors, determine nature of business, and arrange meeting logistics (rooms, meals, equipment, etc.).
• Manage travel reservations, tickets, lodging, and airline bookings.
• Prepare and build expense reports.
• Provide daily administrative support and anticipate the Executive Director’s needs.

• High School Diploma or equivalent; two‑year business degree preferred.
• 3–5+ years of executive administrative support experience (healthcare and/or university research setting is a plus).
• Excellent time‑management, prioritization, and multitasking skills.
• Advanced knowledge of Google Drive, Microsoft Office, Zoom, and ability to learn new tools quickly.
• Strong interpersonal, written, and communication skills.
• Highly organized, proactive, flexible, and results‑oriented.
• Ability to work independently and under pressure of deadlines.

Day shift.

Christiana Care is an equal‑opportunity employer committed to prohibiting discrimination on the basis of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, disability, pregnancy, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law. Reasonable accommodations will be provided for qualified applicants with disabilities.