Senior Executive Assistant to the EVP for Health Affairs

Senior Executive Assistant to the EVP for Health Affairs - R0082370

At UVA Health, this is more than executive support. It is a high-visibility role at the center of the EVP for Health Affairs office, where precision, judgment, and proactive coordination help keep the health system’s highest-level leaders moving effectively every day.

This position is designed for a polished, highly organized professional who can bring structure to a fast-moving executive environment, confidently coordinate with senior stakeholders, and help the office operate with consistency, discretion, and forward momentum.

The Role

As the Senior Executive Assistant to the EVP for Health Affairs, you will help lead the day-to-day operations of the executive office in an onsite environment that values professionalism, sound judgment, responsiveness, and collaboration. This is an ideal opportunity for someone who thrives in complexity, anticipates needs before they surface, and can influence across senior stakeholders without direct authority. The role is less project-focused and more deeply centered on keeping the executive office running smoothly through exceptional coordination, prioritization, and follow-through.

• Own and manage a complex executive calendar , balancing shifting priorities, competing demands, and evolving organizational needs.
  

• Coordinate scheduling across executive stakeholders and serve as the central organizer of the EVP office .
  

• Anticipate conflicts, identify risks and upcoming issues, and help create order in a high-volume, high-visibility setting.
  

• Support interactions tied to system wide senior leadership activity with a high level of discretion and professionalism.
  

• Help ensure smooth daily office operations by communicating clearly, tracking details closely, and maintaining strong follow-through.
  

• Work alongside a collaborative executive office team that includes the EVP, a senior advisor, manager of executive operations, and executive project manager , and other key partners.
  

Why UVA Health

UVA Health is an integrated health system with a world-class academic medical center , three community hospitals, a specialty rehabilitation hospital, and an extensive network of primary and specialty care clinics across Virginia. Its vision is to be the nation’s leading public academic health system and a best place to work while transforming patient care, research, education, and community engagement. For an executive support professional, that means joining an organization where the work is mission-driven, visible, and connected to meaningful system-wide impact.

This opportunity stands out because the role sits in a highly collaborative executive environment and offers the chance to run and influence EVP office operations at the highest level of the organization. The office culture emphasizes integrity, transparency, open communication, and a team-oriented approach where colleagues actively help each other navigate priority shifts and urgent needs.

• Join a nationally renowned academic health environment that continues to advance care, innovation, research, and education.
  

• Be part of a health system that includes a Level I trauma center , a Level IV NICU , and the first NCI-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center in Virginia .
  

• Support executive leadership within an organization recognized for excellence, including UVA Health Children’s being ranked the #1 children’s hospital in Virginia and Magnet recognition for nursing care.
  

• Step into a role with high visibility to executive leaders and board members , where your judgment, organization, and anticipation directly strengthen leadership effectiveness.
  

• Thrive in a respectful, supportive, and celebratory office culture that values relationship-building, professionalism, and teamwork .
  

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and at least three (3) years of experience in administrative functions.
  (five (5) years of relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a degree)
  
• Significant experience supporting executive-level leadership.
  
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and strong attention to detail.
  
• Ability to multitask and meet immediate turnaround requirements in a fast-paced environment.
  
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
  
• Demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality and uphold office integrity.
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong interpersonal skills, sound judgment, tact, grace, and professionalism when working with diverse constituencies.
  
• Demonstrated ability to quickly adopt new technology and tools.
  

Systems & Technology

• Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Teams)
  
• Workday, ePro
  
• Zoom
  

Work Requirements

• Five days / week in office
  

The pay range for this role is $25.72 - $45.68 hourly. Individual compensation will be determined by the selected candidate's qualifications, previous work experience, and/or education.

Job Profile
J2023 - Administrative Operations Professional 1 (NE)

Career Stream and Level
Professional-P1

The University of Virginia is an equal opportunity employer. All interested persons are encouraged to apply, including veterans and individuals with disabilities. Learn more about UVA’s commitment to non-discrimination and equal opportunity employment .