Executive Administrative Assistant

The Ohio State University, Main Campus

Executive Administrative Assistant managing operations for the COO and CMO at James Cancer Hospital. Key support role requiring organizational and administrative expertise with high confidentiality.

Posted 6/19/2026full-timeColumbus • Ohio • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manages and provides lead administrative support to the office of the Chief Operating Officer (COO) and Chief Medical Officer (CMO).
Works closely and collaboratively with other office staff to support coordinated executive office operations.
Serves as a primary team member supporting the daily executive administrative needs of the COO and CMO.
Acts as an initial point of contact with executive leaders, board members, donors, government and community leaders, and faculty.
Reviews and processes confidential and critical information in support of administrative activities.
Schedules appointments and coordinates meetings and engagements for the COO and CMO calendars.
Compiles, prepares and prioritizes daily materials needed to facilitate the efficient use of the COO’s and CMO’s time.
Conveys directives and critical information to other senior executives, faculty, and staff.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelors degree or equivalent experience.
Administrative experience in a hospital, executive suite, and/or supporting multiple leaders is desired; four years of senior administrative support experience.
Knowledge and experience in managing complex scheduling and impeccable attention to detail.
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, draw conclusions and recommend appropriate action.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, dental and vision coverage, with Ohio State paying a significant portion of the cost.
Paid time off, including sick and vacation time and 11 holidays.
State retirement plan or an alternative retirement plan, both with generous employer contributions.

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Soft Skills

administrative supportcollaborationattention to detailproblem-solvingcommunicationtime managementorganizational skills

Certifications

Bachelor's degree