Staff Assistant

This position provides dedicated administrative support to the VISN 7 Executive Leadership Team. The incumbent performs secretarial duties in support of the designated Executive Leadership Team member(s) and ensures smooth operation of his/her day-to-day office, meeting and travel functions. Major duties include, but are not limited to: Serves as the Staff Assistant to the VISN 7 Chief Operating Officer and Deputy Network Director Support coordination of managerial decisions and operational activities within the Network Responsible for interpreting policies, setting agendas, coordinating schedules, as well as providing substantive staff assistance in development and compilation of major facility submissions Develops data in support of the VISN 7 Chief Operating Officer and Deputy Network Director and other managers Independently assess the need for data; collects and analyzes data; develops a wide range of computer-generated databases and spreadsheets Performs research and fact-finding