Senior Executive Assistant, Innovation
Listed on 2026-08-21
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Administrative/Clerical
Office Administrator/ Coordinator, Virtual Assistant/ Remote Admin, Administrative Management
This role will support the executive leaders and programmatic needs within a newly established strategic area at Seattle Children’s. Positioned within the research institute, the role has the potential to impact work across the entire Seattle Children’s system. We are seeking highly organized, adaptable, proactive, and creative individuals to apply to join this dynamic team and support this high-growth area of the organization.
Provides administrative support of a highly complex and responsible nature to senior executives. Works closely with high level internal/external contacts and the executive team, requiring considerable discretion and initiative. Research background material and collects data for financial plans, budgets, strategic goal development/tracking, operating statistics, reports, presentations, and correspondence. Exercises independent judgment to reflect the senior executive's style and company policy. Works independently to prioritize and manage routine correspondence and contacts;
drafts, edits and distributes leadership communications for the organization. May independently carry out assignments relating to civic or committee activities involving fund raising, membership drives, executive retreats, and social functions of the senior executives. Maintains complex senior executive calendars. Arranges appointments, schedules visitors; coordinates executive travel; coordinates agendas and schedules for meetings, prepares and distributes meeting minutes; processes business expense reports;
with delegated authority, approves timecards and routine business expenses for senior executive's direct reports; provides executive recruitment support. Develops standard work processes for the department and assigned committees; partners with teams across the organization to ensure completion of time-sensitive reports, projects, presentations and communications. Mentors and provides guidance on administrative systems and procedural questions to administrative staff and other departments to create and sustain standard work and consistency of practice.
Scope of work typically requires extensive administrative experience to senior executive level management.
Education and Experience
High school diploma or equivalent experience.
At least five (5) years experience in a complex, responsible administrative position, including at least three (3) years experience providing administrative support to executive level positions.
Experience taking and transcribing meeting minutes.
N/A.
PreferredBA degree or completion of college-level administration courses.
Notary Public.
Direct experience working in an academic or publishing environment.
Reference Manager experience.
Experience taking and transcribing meeting minutes.
$88,786.00 - $ per year
Salary InformationThis compensation range was calculated based on full-time employment (2080 hours worked per calendar year). Offers are determined by multiple factors including equity, skills, experience, and expertise, and may vary within the range provided.
Disclaimer for Out of State ApplicantsThis compensation range is specific to Seattle, positions located outside of Seattle may be compensated differently depending on various factors .
Benefits Information- Seattle Children’s offers a generous benefit package, including medical, dental, and vision plans, 403(b), life insurance, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, and more. Additional details on our benefits can be found on our website (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). .
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