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The Ohio State University Department of Neurological Surgery is a national leader in critical research and training in the neurological sciences. The department has deep and broad intramural and extramural partnerships (industry, federal, and foundation) that drive its innovative mission: to provide transformative care for neurological disorders.
The Executive Administrative Assistant position is a critical role that provides administrative support to learners, trainees, staff, and faculty at The Ohio State University.

Executive Assistant to Russell Lonser, the Chair and Administrator of the Department of Neurological Surgery and Gene Therapy Institute.

This is a unique and excellent opportunity for anybody interested in learning the administration of departments and institutes.

• serves as the core liaison between the Chair and other departments, the college, hospital administration and other healthcare professionals, vendors, visitors, and others;
• utilizes considerable discretion and judgment in handling actions on behalf of the Chair and determining the appropriate disposition of matters;
• confers with the Chair daily to set priorities and ensure deadlines are met;
• coordinates and oversees daily administrative functions of the Chair's office; schedules high-level meetings with the executive staff of hospitals, the college, & the university;
• coordinates operational issues related to the Chair's administrative and clinical schedule;
• collaborates with Chair and Department leaders to develop and administer policies and patterns of administration; resolves administrative and operational problems;
• researches and summarizes information to aid the chair and department administrator in decision-making and strategic planning;
• manages and maintains content for complex departmental administrative reports;
• determines priorities and coordinates the Chair's complex meetings and travel schedule, requiring extensive calendar functions;
• prepares agendas and content for Faculty Meetings;
• other duties as assigned

Minimum Experience Required

4-6 years of relevant administrative experience required

Advanced level experience with Microsoft Office

Education Required

High School diploma

Desired Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree

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