Executive Assistant

City/State

Virginia Beach, VA

Work Shift

First (Days)

Overview:

Executive Assistant to the President, Acute Care

Sentara Health is seeking a proactive and experienced Executive Assistant to support the President of Acute Care. This is a critical role for a trusted partner who thrives in a fast-paced, executive environment and brings a high level of professionalism, discretion, and organizational excellence.

Position Summary

The Executive Assistant will optimize the effectiveness and efficiency of the President by managing complex administrative and strategic support functions. This individual serves as a key liaison, ensuring seamless communication, prioritization, and execution of priorities across the organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary point of contact for internal and external stakeholders
• Manage complex calendars, meetings, and travel arrangements
• Coordinate and prepare for executive meetings, including materials and follow-ups
• Handle correspondence, calls, and sensitive communications with professionalism and discretion
• Control access to the executive and prioritize competing demands
• Support and participate in key projects and initiatives
• Anticipate needs and proactively address challenges to maximize executive effectiveness

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3+ years supporting executive-level leaders (C-suite or senior leadership preferred)
• High school diploma
• Exceptional organizational, communication, and time management skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities with accuracy and urgency
• High level of discretion handling confidential information
• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office and calendar management tools
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively in a dynamic environment

Why Sentara

At Sentara Health, you'll be part of a mission-driven organization committed to improving health every day. This is an opportunity to work alongside senior leadership and contribute to the strategic direction of acute care services across our system.

Benefits: Caring For Your Family and Your Career

• Medical, Dental, Vision plans
• Adoption, Fertility and Surrogacy Reimbursement up to $10,000
• Paid Time Off and Sick Leave
• Paid Parental & Family Caregiver Leave
• Emergency Backup Care
• Long-Term, Short-Term Disability, and Critical Illness plans
• Life Insurance
• 401k/403B with Employer Match
• Tuition Assistance - $5,250/year and discounted educational opportunities through Guild Education
• Student Debt Pay Down - $10,000
• Reimbursement for certifications and free access to complete CEUs and professional development
• Pet Insurance
• Legal Resources Plan
• Colleagues have the opportunity to earn an annual discretionary bonus if established system and employee eligibility criteria is met.

Sentara Health is an equal opportunity employer and prides itself on the diversity and inclusiveness of its close to an almost 30,000-member workforce. Diversity, inclusion, and belonging is a guiding principle of the organization to ensure its workforce reflects the communities it serves.

In support of our mission "to improve health every day," this is a tobacco-free environment.

For positions that are available as remote work, Sentara Health employs associates in the following states:

Alabama, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Indiana, Kansas, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Minnesota, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, and Wyoming.