What are the responsibilities and job description for the PS Executive Assistant position at University of Utah Health Research?
Details
Open Date 12/22/2025
Requisition Number PRN43896B
Job Title PS Executive Assistant
Working Title PS Executive Assistant
Career Progression Track E
Track Level
FLSA Code Administrative
Patient Sensitive Job Code? Yes
Standard Hours per Week 40
Full Time or Part Time? Full Time
Shift Day
Work Schedule Summary
weekdays
Hybrid (on-site and remote work as determined by division needs)
VP Area U of U Health - Academics
Department 01102 - Transplant Surgery
Location Campus
City Salt Lake City, UT
Type of Recruitment External Posting
Pay Rate Range 39300 to 72700
Close Date 03/22/2026
Priority Review Date (Note - Posting may close at any time)
Job Summary
The Executive Administrative Assistant provides high-level administrative and operational support to the Chief of the Division of Transplant Surgery and partners closely with the Associate Director of Operations. This role coordinates complex scheduling, supports divisional operations, and ensures efficient communication across leadership, faculty, and staff. The position requires exceptional attention to detail, professionalism, and the ability to manage sensitive and fast-paced workflows within an academic medical environment
Responsibilities
Work Environment And Level Of Frequency Typically Required
Nearly Continuously: Office environment.
Physical Requirements and Level of Frequency that may be required
Nearly Continuously: Sitting, hearing, listening, talking.
Often: Repetitive hand motion (such as typing), walking.
Seldom: Bending, reaching overhead.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Health Care Administration or a related field, or equivalency (one year of education can be substituted for two years of related work experience) required. Two years office management and supervisory experience, demonstrated knowledge of finance and budgeting, and public relations skills required. Demonstrated human relations and effective communication skills are also required.
This position is patient-sensitive and must fulfill all associated requirements. We protect our patients, coworkers, and community by requiring all patient-sensitive employees to be immunized according to CDC standards and hospital policy. Limited exemptions may be made for documented medical contraindications or religious beliefs that object to vaccinations.
Applicants must demonstrate the potential ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined in the position description.
Preferences
Special Instructions Summary
Additional Information
The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems (“URS”). Eligible new hires with prior URS service, may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Human Resources at (801) 581-7447 for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS’ post-retirement rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at (801) 366-7770 or (800) 695-4877 or University Human Resource Management at (801) 581-7447 if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules.
This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen.
The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students and patients from all backgrounds and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education and quality healthcare for historically underrepresented students and patients.
All qualified individuals are strongly encouraged to apply. Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.
The University of Utah is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or protected veteran’s status. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and 34 CFR part 106. The requirement not to discriminate in education programs or activities extends to admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its regulations may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, to the Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, or both.
To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability or if you or someone you know has experienced discrimination or sexual misconduct including sexual harassment, you may contact the Director/Title IX Coordinator in the Office of Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action ( OEO /AA). More information, including the Director/Title IX Coordinator’s office address, electronic mail address, and telephone number can be located at: https://www.utah.edu/nondiscrimination/
Online reports may be submitted at oeo.utah.edu
https://safety.utah.edu/safetyreport This report includes statistics about criminal offenses, hate crimes, arrests and referrals for disciplinary action, and Violence Against Women Act offenses. They also provide information about safety and security-related services offered by the University of Utah. A paper copy can be obtained by request at the Department of Public Safety located at 1658 East 500 South.
Open Date 12/22/2025
Requisition Number PRN43896B
Job Title PS Executive Assistant
Working Title PS Executive Assistant
Career Progression Track E
Track Level
FLSA Code Administrative
Patient Sensitive Job Code? Yes
Standard Hours per Week 40
Full Time or Part Time? Full Time
Shift Day
Work Schedule Summary
weekdays
Hybrid (on-site and remote work as determined by division needs)
VP Area U of U Health - Academics
Department 01102 - Transplant Surgery
Location Campus
City Salt Lake City, UT
Type of Recruitment External Posting
Pay Rate Range 39300 to 72700
Close Date 03/22/2026
Priority Review Date (Note - Posting may close at any time)
Job Summary
The Executive Administrative Assistant provides high-level administrative and operational support to the Chief of the Division of Transplant Surgery and partners closely with the Associate Director of Operations. This role coordinates complex scheduling, supports divisional operations, and ensures efficient communication across leadership, faculty, and staff. The position requires exceptional attention to detail, professionalism, and the ability to manage sensitive and fast-paced workflows within an academic medical environment
Responsibilities
- Serve as the primary administrative partner to the Division Chief, managing calendars, correspondence, meetings, and priority tasks.
- Prepare agendas, presentations, briefing materials, and follow-up communications.
- Handle confidential information with discretion and professionalism.
- Support day-to-day division operations in collaboration with the Associate Director of Operations, including workflow coordination and administrative process improvement.
- Maintain divisional documents, records, and databases.
- Manage purchasing activities, including supply ordering, invoices, reimbursements, and expense tracking.
- Coordinate travel arrangements for surgeons and faculty, including airfare, lodging, registration, itineraries, and reimbursement documentation.
- Maintain and distribute the surgeon call schedule, ensuring accuracy and timely updates.
- Assist with onboarding, event and meeting coordination, and routine communications with faculty, staff, and external partners.
- Provide general administrative support for division activities and projects as assigned.
- Perform other duties and tasks as requested by division leadership to support operational needs.
Work Environment And Level Of Frequency Typically Required
Nearly Continuously: Office environment.
Physical Requirements and Level of Frequency that may be required
Nearly Continuously: Sitting, hearing, listening, talking.
Often: Repetitive hand motion (such as typing), walking.
Seldom: Bending, reaching overhead.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Health Care Administration or a related field, or equivalency (one year of education can be substituted for two years of related work experience) required. Two years office management and supervisory experience, demonstrated knowledge of finance and budgeting, and public relations skills required. Demonstrated human relations and effective communication skills are also required.
This position is patient-sensitive and must fulfill all associated requirements. We protect our patients, coworkers, and community by requiring all patient-sensitive employees to be immunized according to CDC standards and hospital policy. Limited exemptions may be made for documented medical contraindications or religious beliefs that object to vaccinations.
Applicants must demonstrate the potential ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined in the position description.
Preferences
- Experience supporting senior leaders in a healthcare or academic medical environment.
- Proficiency with complex calendar management, multi-participant scheduling, and prioritization across competing demands.
- Strong note-taking, documentation, and information-retention skills to support independent task execution.
- Demonstrated initiative, follow-through, and reliability in completing assignments with minimal oversight.
- Ability to align work with leadership direction, maintain professionalism, and anticipate operational needs.
- Familiarity with medical scheduling systems (e.g., QGenda, Amion).
- Experience with purchasing systems and travel coordination.
- Knowledge of healthcare administrative workflows.
- Professionalism, discretion, and strong interpersonal communication
- High attention to detail and accuracy
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment
- Strong organizational and independent problem-solving skills
- Initiative, accountability, and follow-through
Special Instructions Summary
Additional Information
The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems (“URS”). Eligible new hires with prior URS service, may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Human Resources at (801) 581-7447 for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS’ post-retirement rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at (801) 366-7770 or (800) 695-4877 or University Human Resource Management at (801) 581-7447 if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules.
This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen.
The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students and patients from all backgrounds and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education and quality healthcare for historically underrepresented students and patients.
All qualified individuals are strongly encouraged to apply. Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.
The University of Utah is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or protected veteran’s status. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and 34 CFR part 106. The requirement not to discriminate in education programs or activities extends to admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its regulations may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, to the Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, or both.
To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability or if you or someone you know has experienced discrimination or sexual misconduct including sexual harassment, you may contact the Director/Title IX Coordinator in the Office of Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action ( OEO /AA). More information, including the Director/Title IX Coordinator’s office address, electronic mail address, and telephone number can be located at: https://www.utah.edu/nondiscrimination/
Online reports may be submitted at oeo.utah.edu
https://safety.utah.edu/safetyreport This report includes statistics about criminal offenses, hate crimes, arrests and referrals for disciplinary action, and Violence Against Women Act offenses. They also provide information about safety and security-related services offered by the University of Utah. A paper copy can be obtained by request at the Department of Public Safety located at 1658 East 500 South.
Salary : $39,300 - $72,700