Executive Assistant (Epidemiology)

Affiliated Office Address

Baltimore, MD, United States

Requisition ID

122028

Date Created

August 04, 2026

Job Family

Administrative Services

Job Subfamily

General Admin Suppt

Job Function

Administrative Management

Exempt Status

Non-Exempt

Shift Type

Full Time

Schedule

Monday to Friday: 8:30am – 5:00pm

Worksite

05-MD:School of Public Health

Work Modality

On-site: 90-100% of hours worked on-site

We are seeking an Executive Assistant who will assist in all administrative matters and provide administrative support for day-to-day operations for an executive leader(s). The Executive Assistant supports the executive(s) on a variety and range of administrative and office functions, e.g. oral and written communications, calendars, meetings, travel arrangements and special projects as needed.

As the primary point of contact for the Chair’s Office, the Executive Assistant serves as the face of the office and plays a critical role in fostering a professional, responsive, and welcoming environment for faculty, staff, students, university leadership, and external partners. The individual in this role must exercise sound judgment, discretion, diplomacy, and exceptional organizational and communication skills while managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced academic environment. Note: this position is NOT a hybrid role, reporting to the office fully in person, 5 days/week is required.

Specific Duties & Responsibilities

• Coordinate calendars and arrange meetings and events.
• Prepare meeting summaries and confidential reports for executive management regarding sensitive and complex issues. Record and draft minutes. Monitor and follow-up on action items.
• Organize committees and meetings on behalf of the executive(s).
• Assume full responsibility and accountability for carrying out and completing special projects and assignments.
• Work closely with and interact regularly with high-level staff, officers, and special guests.
• Represent the executive(s) in appropriate circumstances within the scope of the position’s responsibility.
• Schedule and prepare travel-related and other reimbursements as needed.
• Assist with files, letters, and preparation of departmental reports.
• Other duties as assigned.

In addition to the duties described above

• Lead the planning and coordination of Chair’s Office events, including faculty meetings, retreats, seminars, lectures, receptions, celebrations, special guest visits, and other high-profile events. Responsibilities include venue coordination, catering, logistics, agenda preparation, communications, materials preparation, on-site support, and post-event follow-up.
• Manage and triage the Chair’s Office email account, exercising independent judgment in responding to inquiries, prioritizing urgent matters, routing communications appropriately, and ensuring timely and professional follow-up.
• Prepare, proofread, edit, and format a wide range of correspondence, reports, presentations, and other documents with a high level of accuracy, professionalism, and attention to detail.
• Manage procurement card (P-card) transactions and reconciliation, including tracking expenses, maintaining supporting documentation, ensuring compliance with university policies, and coordinating reimbursements and financial submissions as needed.
• Maintain departmental and executive files, records, and other administrative documentation in an organized and confidential manner.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree.
• Five years of progressively responsible experience providing administrative support with experience working on a wide variety of special projects and special assignments.
• Additional education may substitute for required experience and additional related experience may substitute for required education beyond a high school diploma/graduation equivalent, to the extent permitted by the JHU equivalency formula.

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational and event coordination skills.

Technical Qualifications & Specialized Certifications

• Highly proficient with Microsoft Office programs including Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Technical Skills & Expected Level of Proficiency

• Calendar Management - Advanced
• Confidentiality and Discretion - Advanced
• Interpersonal Skills - Advanced
• Meeting Coordination - Advanced
• Office Procedures - Advanced
• Oral and Written Communications - Advanced
• Organizational Skills - Advanced
• Project Management - Intermediate
• Travel Coordination - Advanced

The core technical skills listed are most essential; additional technical skills may be required based on specific division or department needs.

Classified Title: Executive Assistant

Role/Level/Range: ATO 37.5/03/OG

Starting Salary Range: $24.85 - $43.55 HRLY (Commensurate w/exp.)

Employee group: Full Time

Schedule: Monday to Friday: 8:30am – 5:00pm

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Location: School of Public Health

Department name: Epidemiology

Personnel area: School of Public Health

Total Rewards

The referenced base salary range represents the low and high end of Johns Hopkins University’s salary range for this position. Not all candidates will be eligible for the upper end of the salary range. Exact salary will ultimately depend on multiple factors, which may include the successful candidate's geographic location, skills, work experience, market conditions, education/training and other qualifications. Johns Hopkins offers a total rewards package that supports our employees' health, life, career and retirement. More information can be found here: https://hr.jhu.edu/benefits-worklife/.

Education and Experience Equivalency

Please refer to the job description above to see which forms of equivalency are permitted for this position. If permitted, equivalencies will follow these guidelines: JHU Equivalency Formula: 30 undergraduate degree credits (semester hours) or 18 graduate degree credits may substitute for one year of experience. Additional related experience may substitute for required education on the same basis. For jobs where equivalency is permitted, up to two years of non-related college course work may be applied towards the total minimum education/experience required for the respective job.

Applicants Completing Studies

Applicants who do not meet the posted requirements but are completing their final academic semester/quarter will be considered eligible for employment and may be asked to provide additional information confirming their academic completion date.

Background Checks

The successful candidate(s) for this position will be subject to a pre-employment background check. Johns Hopkins is committed to hiring individuals with a justice-involved background, consistent with applicable policies and current practice. A prior criminal history does not automatically preclude candidates from employment at Johns Hopkins University. In accordance with applicable law, the university will review, on an individual basis, the date of a candidate's conviction, the nature of the conviction and how the conviction relates to an essential job-related qualification or function.

Diversity and Inclusion

The Johns Hopkins University values diversity, equity and inclusion and advances these through our key strategic framework, the JHU Roadmap on Diversity and Inclusion.

Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

EEO is the Law

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Accommodation Information

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Vaccine Requirements

Johns Hopkins University requires all faculty, staff, and students to receive the seasonal flu vaccine. Exceptions to the flu vaccine requirements may be provided to individuals for religious beliefs or medical reasons. Requests for an exception must be submitted to the JHU vaccination registry.

The following additional provisions may apply, depending upon campus. Your recruiter will advise accordingly.

The pre-employment physical for positions in clinical areas, laboratories, working with research subjects, or involving community contact requires documentation of immune status against Rubella (German measles), Rubeola (Measles), Mumps, Varicella (chickenpox), Hepatitis B and documentation of having received the Tdap (Tetanus, diphtheria, pertussis) vaccination. This may include documentation of having two (2) MMR vaccines; two (2) Varicella vaccines; or antibody status to these diseases from laboratory testing. Blood tests for immunities to these diseases are ordinarily included in the pre-employment physical exam except for those employees who provide results of blood tests or immunization documentation from their own health care providers. Any vaccinations required for these diseases will be given at no cost in our Occupational Health office.