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Executive Assistant

Ascension

Salary undisclosed

Nashville, TN, United StatesFull-timeOn-siteIntermediate

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Description

  • Provide high-level administrative assistance by preparing accurate reports, forms, presentation materials, and professional correspondence, ensuring all written communications align with executive standards and organizational goals.
  • Proactively manage complex executive calendars, travel arrangements, and event schedules, resolving conflicts efficiently to optimize the executive's time and ensure seamless daily operations.
  • Prepare, process, and edit essential financial and operational information, creating detailed reports and project documentation that support informed leadership decision-making and accurate metric tracking.
  • Serve as the professional primary contact for visitors and inquiries, while attending key meetings to document proceedings, track follow-up action items, and ensure accountability across the leadership team.

Qualifications

Education:

  • High School diploma equivalency OR 1 year of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.
    • Note: Required professional licensure/certification can be used in lieu of education or experience, if applicable.

Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 99,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you'll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.

Equal employment opportunity employer

Ascension provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, lactation, breastfeeding, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, all as defined by applicable law, and any other legally protected status or characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) poster.

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Prospective applicants should be vigilant against fraudulent job offers and interview requests. Scammers may use sophisticated tactics to impersonate Ascension employees. To ensure your safety, please remember: Ascension will never ask for payment or to provide banking or financial information as part of the job application or hiring process, our legitimate email communications will always come from an @ascension.org email address; do not trust other domains, and an official offer will only be extended to candidates who have completed a job application through our authorized applicant tracking system.

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About this role

Ascension's Nashville office is seeking an Executive Assistant to serve as the operational backbone for senior leadership. You'll manage high-level calendars and travel logistics, prepare financial and operational reports that inform executive decision-making, and handle the full range of administrative deliverables—from polished correspondence to presentation materials. The role also involves acting as a professional point of contact for visitors and key stakeholders, attending leadership meetings to document outcomes and track accountability.

This position requires strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced healthcare environment. A high school diploma or equivalent and one year of relevant administrative experience qualify you; professional certifications can substitute for formal education or experience. The role is full-time and based in-office in Nashville, offering you a chance to work within one of the nation's largest nonprofit Catholic health systems, which emphasizes service, growth, and inclusive workplace culture.

Typical pay for this role

$60,000

Typical range: $40,000 to $100,000

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