Executive Assistant to Chair of Department of Psychiatry

Baystate Health, the largest healthcare organization in western Massachusetts and home to Baystate Medical Center (BMC), the areas only level 1 trauma center in Western Mass, is looking for an Executive Assistant to support the Chair of the Department of Psychiatry in Springfield, MA.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Baystate Health, Executive Assistants provide high-level administrative, project, and operational support to a dynamic department that partners closely with executive leadership, clinical teams, and external stakeholders. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys being the go-to person—someone who exercises sound judgment, handles sensitive information with discretion, and takes pride in creating efficient, well-run systems that support organizational success. Provide advanced administrative support including drafting complex correspondence, preparing reports, presentations, spreadsheets, and analyses using department-specific systems and software. Serve as the primary point of contact for the department, professionally screening calls, emails, and visitors, and routing inquiries appropriately. Collaborate across all levels of the organization, including executives, medical staff, and external partners, to exchange information, coordinate meetings, and support departmental initiatives. Manage calendars and logistics , including scheduling meetings, conferences, interviews, travel arrangements, and maintaining business calendars. Maintain and enhance record-keeping systems , including electronic databases, contract management systems, and departmental filing structures. Support budget and resource management , assisting with expense tracking, invoice processing, inventory control, and reporting variances. Act as the department's technology resource , supporting system implementation, onboarding new employees to tools such as Kronos, ePerformance, and eWorkplace, and helping troubleshoot day-to-day technology needs. Coordinate projects and initiatives , conducting research, compiling data, tracking timelines, and supporting successful completion of departmental goals. Assist with planning and communications , including staff meeting agendas, annual work plans, reports, presentations, and website content maintenance. Provide backup support to executive-level administrative staff as needed and assist with department events and special projects.

QUALIFICATIONS

High School Diploma or GED, required Minimum of 5 years of extensive administrative support experience Highly proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, required Strong project management skills, required Ability to handle highly confidential information

SCHEDULE

Full-time Monday through Friday 8:00am-4:30pm or 8:30am-5:00pm No weekends, no holidays

LOCATION

: 759 Chestnut St. Springfield, MA

THE ADVANTAGES OF WORKING WITH BAYSTATE!

Excellent Compensation High-quality, low-cost medical, dental and vision insurance Generous PTO

• up to 25 days in the first year, with scheduled earned increases Continuing education support and reimbursement First Time Home Buyers Financial Packages Farm Share Memberships 403b retirement company match & annual company contribution increase based on years of service Free money coach advice from a certified professional Wellbeing programs that include but are not limited to mental, physical, and financial health Pet, home, auto and personal insurance Life insurance Reimbursement for a variety of wellbeing activities, included but limited to gym membership and equipment, personal trainer, massage and so much more!

Wellbeing programs that include but are not limited to mental, physical, and financial health. We strive to be the place where we can help you build the career you deserve

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• YOU belong at Baystate!

Education:

GED or HiSET (Required)

Certifications:

Compensation Note:

The compensation range(s) in the table below represent the base salaries for all positions at a given grade across the health system. Typically, a new hire can expect a starting salary somewhere in the lower part of the range. Actual salaries may vary by position and will be determined based on the candidate's relevant experience. No employee will be paid below the minimum of the range. Pay ranges are listed as hourly for non-exempt employees and based on assumed full time commitment for exempt employees. Minimum

• Midpoint
• Maximum $23.46
• $26.97
• $31.

91 Equal Employment Opportunity Employer Baystate Health is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, ancestry, age, genetic information, disability, or protected veteran status.