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Executive Assistant to The ChairUniversity of Pittsburgh

  • not-remote
  • full-time
  • Salary
  • Pittsburgh, PA
Job Summary

Executive Assistant to The Chair

GSPH-Epidemiology - Pennsylvania-Pittsburgh - (26001554)


The Department of Epidemiology is a nationally recognized leader in population health research, with strengths in neighborhood health, health disparities, aging, and community-based participatory research. This role offers the chance to work alongside leading researchers and educators in a collaborative, mission-driven environment committed to improving public health and health equity.


Job Summary

Serves as the primary support to executive level roles and/or departments and acts as liaison and ensures confidentiality of high-level, sensitive information. Manages office workflow. Assists with strategic planning processes and administrative goals and priorities. Prepares budgetary functions and plans special events.


Essential Functions

Supports the Chair of Epidemiology by managing complex scheduling, communications, and departmental coordination. Prepares meeting materials, minutes, presentations, and confidential correspondence. Assists with research activities including manuscript prep, citation management, and grant logistics. Coordinates fullcycle faculty recruitment, annual evaluations, and major departmental events. Manages speaker visits, travel, and event logistics. Maintains departmental website and newsletters. Requires strong organization, communication, discretion, and proficiency with Microsoft Office and reference tools; preferred experience in academic/research settings and web content management.

Physical Effort

Generally sedentary



Assignment Category: Full-time regular

Job Classification: Staff.Executive Assistant

Job Family: Administrative Support

Job Sub Family: Clerical

Campus: Pittsburgh

Minimum Education Level Required: Bachelor's Degree

Minimum Years of Experience Required: No experience required

Will this position accept substitution in lieu of education or experience: Combination of education and relevant experience will be considered in lieu of education and/ or experience requirement.

Work Schedule: 8:30 am - 5:00 pm, M-F

Work Arrangement: On-Campus: Teams that work on campus, in an office, or in a lab.

Hiring Range: TBD Based Upon Qualifications

Relocation_Offered: No

Visa Sponsorship Provided: No

Background Check: For position finalists, employment with the University will require successful completion of a background check

Child Protection Clearances: Not Applicable

Required Documents: Resume, Cover Letter

Optional Documents: Not Applicable




Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

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