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The Executive Assistant to the President/CEO (“EA”) provides executive administrative support to the President/CEO and the Boards of Trustees of the System, Medical Center, Foundation, Home Health, Health Plan, Indemnity Company, and Child Study Center.

The EA is a trusted advisor who fosters and sustains positive relationships with the Board of Trustees, leadership teams, Medical Staff, Department Leaders, and other stakeholders offering deep expertise and objective guidance to help achieve goals and navigate complex situations.  The EA operates with a wide degree of creativity and latitude in overseeing all aspects of work, relying on experience and judgment to accomplish goals.

Supervises the clerical staff in the Office of the President. 

Experience

• 5+ years of progressive experience in supporting C-Suite executives and executive administrative board responsibilities.

Education

• Associate's degree is preferred.

About Us:

Cook Children's Health Care System

Cook Children's Health Care System offers a unique approach to caring for children because we are one of the country's leading integrated pediatric health care delivery organizations. Patients benefit from the integrated system because it allows Cook Children's to use all of its resources to treat a patient and allows for easy communication between the various companies by physicians with a focus on caring for children and adolescents.

Cook Children’s is an equal opportunity employer. As such, Cook Children’s offers equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other protected class in accordance with applicable federal laws. These opportunities include terms, conditions and privileges of employment, including but not limited to hiring, job placement, training, compensation, discipline, advancement and termination.