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Executive Assistant

Lurie Children's Hospital · Chicago, IL · $24.00–$39.24 an hour · Full time

Posted Sep 14, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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Likely interview questions for this role

Written from this job description, not a generic list. Each one notes what the interviewer is really checking.

About your past

Tell me about the most senior leaders or faculty you have supported. What did a typical week look like?

What they are checking: Whether their five years of executive support matches the level and pace of this role.

Tell me about a workflow you improved for an office. What changed and how did you know it worked?

What they are checking: Whether they improve processes on their own, as the posting asks, instead of just keeping up.

Tell me about a time you had to manage other people's work through a confusing or changing situation.

What they are checking: Ability to steady others, which the posting lists as a requirement.

Give me an example of when you saw a problem coming and fixed it before your leader knew about it.

What they are checking: Proactive thinking, which separates a great executive assistant from a scheduler.

What would you do

Two leaders you support both need the same hour, and both say it is urgent. What do you do?

What they are checking: Judgment and diplomacy when priorities collide and there is no clear rule.

How do you handle a task when your leader gives you very little direction?

What they are checking: Comfort with ambiguity and the ability to move work forward without hand-holding.

You learn sensitive information about staffing or a patient matter while supporting your leader. How do you handle it?

What they are checking: Discretion and trustworthiness with confidential information in a hospital setting.

About the work

How do you manage several Outlook calendars at once without double-booking or dropping something?

What they are checking: Practical calendar skill, which the posting calls out as expert-level.

Describe a complex document, presentation or spreadsheet you built from scratch.

What they are checking: Real depth in Word, Excel and PowerPoint beyond basic formatting.

How do you keep track of deadlines when ten things are due this week?

What they are checking: A real system for organizing work, not just a promise to stay on top of it.

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The full job description

As published by Lurie Children's Hospital.

Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago provides superior pediatric care in a setting that offers the latest benefits and innovations in medical technology, research and family-friendly design. As the largest pediatric provider in the region with a 140-year legacy of excellence, kids and their families are at the center of all we do. Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago is ranked in all 10 specialties by the U.S. News & World Report. Day (United States of America) Location 211 E Chicago Job Description • Provides advanced technical and professional administrative support by prioritizing appointments and meetings, producing documents for leaders based on priorities. • Assists executives with meeting management. Manages complex calendar reprioritizing appointments as needed to address unfolding developments. • Collaborates with leaders/staff to defines, document and maintain clear, well-defined processes. • Manages divisional/departmental projects. • Produces accurate and professional correspondence, reports and presentations that adhere to branding and marketing guidelines. • Analyzes problems, interprets operational needs, and collaborates with leaders to develop solutions. • Manages events on and off site. Coordinates logistics for venues, management of vendors, conference room selection, catering, AV, and telecom needs etc. meeting budget and schedule expectations. • Develops and distributes meeting materials, agendas, and meeting notes. • Arranges executive’s travel, creates itineraries for client/candidate visits and/or event speakers/participants. • Follows finance protocols and policies accurately to procembursements, purchase orders, track invoices and problem solve accounting issues as needed. • May orient and coach other Administrative Professionals (AP) across the organization and/or lead committees specific to AP work. • Assists with various other duties as assigned. Minimum Requirements: • Bachelor’s degree preferred; 5 years supporting senior leadership and/or faculty required. • Business or healthcare experience improving work flows in a complex and fast changing environment. • Expert Outlook Calendar skills to manage multiple Outlook calendars simultaneously. • Strong proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. • Solid organizational and time management skills with the ability to prioritize work. • Proven ability to effectively manage self and others through ambiguous situations. • Must be detail oriented with the ability to successfully manage multiple, deadline driven priorities with minimal direction and accuracy. • Adept in creating complex documents, presentations, spreadsheets, reports, and business correspondence. • Proactive thinker; ability to anticipate and prepare ahead of need. • Ability to provide high level of quality customer service to employees, leaders, patients/families and external vendors. • Project management experience a plus. Education Pay Range $24.00-$39.24 Hourly At Lurie Children’s, we are committed to competitive and fair compensation aligned with market rates and internal equity, reflecting individual contributions, experience, and expertise. The pay range for this job indicates minimum and maximum targets for the position. Ranges are regularly reviewed to stay aligned with market conditions. In addition to base salary, Lurie Children’s offer a comprehensive rewards package that may include differentials for some hourly employees, leadership incentives for select roles, health and retirement benefits, and wellbeing programs. For more details on other compensation, consult your recruiter or click the following link to learn more about our benefits. Benefit Statement For full time and part time employees who work 20 or more hours per week we offer a generous benefits package that includes: Medical, dental and vision insurance Employer paid group term life and disability Employer contribution toward Health Savings Account Flexible Spending Accounts Paid Time Off (PTO), Paid Holidays and Paid Parental Leave 403(b) with a 5% employer match Various voluntary benefits: • Supplemental Life, AD&D and Disability • Critical Illness, Accident and Hospital Indemnity coverage • Tuition assistance • Student loan servicing and support • Adoption benefits • Backup Childcare and Eldercare • Employee Assistance Program, and other specialized behavioral health services and resources for employees and family members • Discount on services at Lurie Children’s facilities • Discount purchasing program There’s a Place for You with Us At Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago and its affiliates (collectively “Lurie Children’s”), we embrace and celebrate diversity and equity in a serious way. We are committed to building a team with a variety of backgrounds, skills, and viewpoints — recognizing that diverse identities strengthen our workplace and the care we can provide to the Chicago community and beyond. We treat everyone fairly, appreciate differences, and make meaningful connections that foster belonging and allyship. This is a place where you can be your best, so we can give our best to the patients and families who trust us with their care. Lurie Children’s and its affiliates are equal employment opportunity employers. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, marital status, pregnancy, protected veteran status, order of protection status, protected genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. For questions about how to request an accommodation please contact: employeehealth@luriechildrens.org AI Notice Lurie Children’s utilizes certain AI-enabled features within our recruiting platform to support candidate engagement and assist recruiters in identifying and prioritizing applicants whose experience aligns with job requirements. All employment decisions are made by individuals. It is a civil rights violation with respect to recruitment, hiring, promotion, or employment for an employer to use artificial intelligence that has the effect of subjecting employees to discrimination on the basis of protected classes under the Illinois Human Rights Act or to use zip codes as a proxy for protected classes. For questions about the use of artificial intelligence in this process or any additional support, please contact: peoplequestions@luriechildrens.org

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