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A company that prioritizes professional growth; a company that provides work-life balance; a company that values its staff — that’s the sort of company CNECT is. A member of the Health Center Partners' family of companies, which was named one of San Diego's Best Places to Work in 2021, 2022 and 2023, CNECT is a group purchasing organization (GPO) that appreciates its employees just as much as its members.
Job Title: Executive Assistant
FLSA Status: Non-exempt, full-time position
Reports To: Director of Corporate Communications
Direct reports: N/A
Job Summary
The Executive Assistant (EA) is responsible for directly supporting the President of CNECT, the Senior Vice President of Business Development, the Vice President of Corporate Marketing & Communications, and the Director of Corporate Communications. The EA will work closely with the President, SVP, VP, and Director to provide high-level research and technological, project, and administrative support. The EA will serve as a point of contact for internal and external communications on matters pertaining to the CNECT Leadership team while actively supporting the mission of the Health Center Partners and subsidiary organizations.
Responsibilities Overview
Executive Support
• Complete a broad variety of high-level administrative responsibilities for the President, including but not limited to; managing an extremely active calendar, preparing sensitive and critical correspondence, compiling documents for meetings, assisting in the development of board reports, arranging complex and detailed travel plans, itineraries, agendas, completing expense reports, and other meeting support functions as required.
• Work closely and effectively with the President to keep them informed of upcoming commitments and responsibilities and follow up appropriately. Act as a “barometer” for the President by having a sense of the issues taking place and keeping the President updated.
• Manage a variety of special projects for the President, including coordination of special events.
• Serve as President’s administrative liaison to the CNECT Board of Directors, including board meeting preparation and timely and accurate minutes of the meetings. Maintain discretion and confidentiality in relationships with Board Members.
Event Planning
• Event planning and management for both internal and external, in-person and virtual meetings (i.e. All-Staff Meetings, Department Retreats, Vendor Meetings), including location, catering, A/V, transportation, promotional and printed material, and on-site event coordination.
• Serve as the tradeshow conference coordinator for in-person and virtual conferences, including logistics of the booth, shipping of promotional materials, and registration for conferences CNECT exhibits at annually.
• Host internal and external virtual and in-person meetings as assigned.
Administrative Duties
• Assist and provide direct support to department leaders and members by completing various administrative tasks as assigned, including but not limited to coordinating schedules, preparing correspondence, coordinating meetings, and making travel arrangements upon request.
• Responsible for formatting, editing, and proofing documents and producing presentation material when needed.
• Successfully complete critical aspects of deliverables with a hands-on approach, including drafting emails, personal correspondence, and other tasks that facilitate the President’s abilities to effectively lead the organization.
• Responsible for all corporate printing including stationary, business cards, envelopes, forms, etc. Maintain appropriate stock levels of all printed materials.
• Oversee the accurate filing of documents, either electronically or paper copies, and maintenance of computer databases and mailing lists.
• Perform other clerical and administrative functions and special projects as needed and assigned.
Skills
• Excellent business acumen and interpersonal skills.
• Exceptional team player and able to work professionally and collegially with others, including management, in a fast-paced environment.
• Exceptionally skilled in oral and written communication.
• Strong listener and allows others sufficient time and opportunity to speak.
• Builds relationships and influences a variety of audiences at all levels of the Company, as well as external partners, suppliers, and vendors.
• Exceptional organizational skills, with the ability to meet multiple deadlines by managing competing priorities effectively.
• Evaluate the urgency of projects and make decisions in a dynamic and often ambiguous environment.
• Strong work ethic, while remaining composed and productive under stress.
• Consistently produce high-quality work with a commitment to putting in additional effort.
• Maintains confidentiality and meets own commitments.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Strong computer skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Excel and PowerPoint, and technical understanding of relevant databases/programs.
Qualifications
• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or related field required.
• Minimum of 5 years experience supporting C-Suite executives.
Geographic Location, Standard Business Hours, and Travel Requirements
• Located in the continental U.S. within no more than a 60-minute radius of a major U.S. airport (a hub, not a regional airport).
• Business hours are generally 8:00-5:00 PST.
• A minimum of 5% travel is required for business purposes and staff development.
• Location in the San Diego area is required.
HIPAA Compliance
• Maintain privacy of all patient, employee, and volunteer information and access such information only on a need-to-know basis for business purposes.
• Comply with all regulations regarding corporate integrity and security obligations. Report unethical, fraudulent, or unlawful behavior or activity.
Physical Requirements
• Ability to sit or stand for long periods of time.
• Ability to reach, bend, and stoop.
• Physical ability to lift and carry up to 20lbs.
About CNECT
We’re CNECT, a national group purchasing organization (GPO) with more than 40 years of industry experience that provides its members access to discounts and services specifically designed to enhance their financial strength. Without compromising quality, we strive to leverage the lowest possible price on contracted services and products for our 10,000+ members.
Though we work with organizations in many industries, a large portion of our member base resides in healthcare, and our parent company advocates at county, state, and national level on behalf of its members, primary care providers. Along with connecting our members with the best possible prices on more than 3,500 contracts, CNECT is passionate about health equity and supporting the cause of our parent company. For more information on CNECT, please visit www.cnectgpo.com.
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Administrative
Industries
Hospitals and Health Care
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