Sr. Executive Assistant - Xavier Ochsner College of Medicine

We've made a lot of progress since opening the doors in 1942, but one thing has never changed - our commitment to serve, heal, lead, educate, and innovate.  We believe that every award earned, every record broken and every patient helped is because of the dedicated employees who fill our hallways. 

At Ochsner, whether you work with patients every day or support those who do, you are making a difference and that matters.  Come make a difference at Ochsner Health and discover your future today! 

Xavier Ochsner College of Medicine (XOCOM) is accepting applications for the position of Sr. Executive Assistant. This job provides professional level administrative support to the Executive(s), department(s) or function(s) assigned by performing a variety of tasks such as typing, sorting, filing, photocopying, maintaining calendars, booking travel, submitting expense reports and ordering supplies. Creates documents such as memos and other correspondence and generates reports using Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint and other software as needed. Serves as a point of contact for the department answering calls, relaying messages, and escalating issues to the appropriate person / group. Manages projects and organizes events such as lunches and meetings. XOCOM is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion and is particularly interested in candidates who have experience working with individuals / students from diverse backgrounds, minimizing barriers, and increasing health equity.



About Xavier Ochsner College of Medicine

In February 2024, the Xavier University of Louisiana Board of Trustees and the Ochsner Health Board of Directors approved the partnership to develop the Xavier Ochsner College of Medicine (XOCOM). Becoming the fifth allopathic Historically Black College and University (HBCU) medical school in the country. In pursuit of a more just and humane society, XOCOM’s mission is to educate and train diverse physician leaders committed to health equity, innovation and the reimagination of healthcare to improve outcomes for all through outstanding education, clinical care and research. XOCOM’s vision is to unleash the power of diversity, transform medical education, and develop compassionate physician scientists who will champion inclusivity and excellence in medicine.

Xavier University of Louisiana (XULA) is a national leader in educating African American students who go on to complete medical school – a distinction the institution has held for many decades. Ochsner Health (Ochsner), Louisiana’s largest, academic health system with a long track record of excellence in medical education, is committed to exceptional, patient-centered care and Ochsner Medical Center – New Orleans is the tertiary and quaternary care for Louisiana and the surrounding region. As the largest physician-led clinically integrated network in the Gulf South, the Ochsner Health Network operates 46 hospitals and treated more than 1.5 million patients annually.

XULA and Ochsner have been working together since the early 1980s. Through their ongoing partnership, Ochsner and XULA have advanced healthcare equity through several programs, including a program for physician assistants that has graduated 108 students. By creating this new medical school, XOCOM is taking a big step toward improving healthcare for all the communities they serve. Together, they will train doctors who care deeply about their patients and understand the importance of diversity and high-quality medicine.

 

Education 

Required - High School diploma or equivalent or Business School Training

Preferred - Associate's degree

Work Experience

Required - 5 years experience in a professional administrative role supporting an executive level leader

Knowledge Skills and Abilities (KSAs)

• Must have computer skills and dexterity required for data entry and retrieval of information.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills and the ability to present information clearly and professionally.
• Must be proficient with Windows-style applications, various software packages specific to role and keyboard.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Strong organizational skills; managing a variety of tasks at once with frequent interruptions and minimal supervision.
• Ability work with and expe