The executive assistant will independently provide advanced, diversified and confidential administrative support requiring broad experience, skill and knowledge of organization operations, policies and practices. Initiates correspondence, resolves complex inquiries, coordinates complex meetings and travel arrangements. Coordinates Manger's time commitments both internally and externally. Has authority to handle most issues in Manager's absence.


Fundamental Components:

• Manages workflow for incoming items to ensure that issues are directed to the appropriate area (particularly in Manager's absence).
• Monitors status of delegated items to ensure closure.
• Majority of work involves confidential business material.
• Triages telephone calls ensuring that correct action is taken without direction from the Manager
• Opens, reads, organizes, prioritizes and responds to email or directs to appropriate area for response
• Monitors status to ensure closure.
• Authorized to manage busy calendars, making all changes independently, for both internal and external executive time commitments.
• Manages daily calendar to ensure that priorities are accomplished and unplanned items are address appropriately.
• Onsite management of meeting logistics (catering, visitor registration, escort, meeting materials prep)
• Process and approve expense reports
• Leads special projects
• In Manager's absence, has authority to handle most issues.
• Book and manage travel for manager(s)

BACKGROUND/EXPERIENCE desired:

5+ years executive administrative support experience.


EDUCATION

The highest level of education desired for candidates in this position is a Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.


REQUIRED SKILLS

Leadership/Collaborating for Results/FOUNDATION
Leadership/Developing and Executing Strategy/ADVANCED
Technology/Leveraging Technology/FOUNDATION


DESIRED SKILLS

General Business/Demonstrating Business and Industry Acumen/ADVANCED


ADDITIONAL JOB INFORMATION

Aetna is about more than just doing a job. This is our opportunity to re-shape healthcare for America and across the globe. We are developing solutions to improve the quality and affordability of healthcare. What we do will benefit generations to come.

We care about each other, our customers and our communities. We are inspired to make a difference, and we are committed to integrity and excellence.

Together we will empower people to live healthier lives.

Aetna is an equal opportunity & affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of personal characteristics or status. We take affirmative action to recruit, select and develop women, people of color, veterans and individuals with disabilities.

We are a company built on excellence. We have a culture that values growth, achievement and diversity and a workplace where your voice can be heard.





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