Executive Assistant to the CFO

4 days ago


Tempe, United States Southwest College of Naturopathic Medicine Full time

The Executive Assistant to the Chief Financial Officer partners with the CFO to provide the business process support required for the effective operations of the Administrative and Clinical staff of the university. Performs advanced administrative oversight and project management roleswhere results are timely, high quality, and accurate. Handles a wide range of tasks, wears multiple hats, and works independently with little or no supervision.

Project Management & Coordination (70%)

  • Maintains frequent contact with CFO's direct reports including Business Office, Marketing, IT, HR, Facilities, Clinical Operations, Physicians and Medicinary.
  • Coordinates quarterly goals of the CFO and team members.
  • Works closely with the Office of the President of the University and other Executive leaders.
  • Prioritizes conflicting needs, handling matters expeditiously and proactively. Follow-through on projects to successful completion, often with deadline pressures.
  • Manages and ensures appropriate and timely follow-up on internal and external requests for information or action.
  • Maintains Risk Management timeline and deliverables as required to meet University objectives and insurance requirements
  • Coordinates budget process, financial reviews and performance tracking dashboards.
  • Assists with the preparation of quarterly reports employee groups, Finance Committee, Executive Committee, and full Board of Trustees.
Executive Administrative Support (30%)
  • Problem solves and triages issues brought to the office of the CFO. Evaluate, analyze challenges to the Office and propose creative and effective solutions for optimizing CFO Office administration.
  • Works closely with CFO and internal and external stakeholders to prioritize and plan meetings and activities.
  • Build and nurture key relationships across Sonoran with employees, students and external audiences to provide a bridge for smooth communication with the CFO's office.
  • Manages the collection, organization, and filing of financial, and legal records.
  • Monitors institutional compliance.
  • Demonstrate leadership in all interactions to maintain credibility, trust, and support. Maintain the utmost discretion and confidentiality for the work of the CFO.
  • Creates Word, sophisticated PowerPoint and Excel presentations, charts, and reports with a strong attention to accuracy and detail.
  • Keep the CFO informed of upcoming commitments and responsibilities, following up appropriately. Ensure the CFO is given and reviews all necessary materials in preparation for meetings and other activities, and that he or she remains on track for activities and events that occur during the day.
  • Attend and provide administrative support for meetings led by the CFO and take minutes. Circulate meeting materials in advance to attendees. Ensure that materials, agendas, timelines, and ongoing communication are all coordinated and follow ups are resolved.


Education/Experience Requirements

Associate's degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience required. Minimum five years of related professional administrative work experience that includes experience in providing scheduling and special assistance to executive level staff of an organization/office. Must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S.

Knowledge/Skill Requirements

Demonstrated ability to deploy high-level judgement, discretion, and hold confidentiality. The ability to think ahead and plan proactively in a dynamic, evolving, and fast paced environment. Ability to lead with curiosity to attain the information and perspectives required to produce deeply value-added work. A tactful and mature demeanor with ability to interact with all levels of internal and external stakeholders, especially deploying excellent written and oral communication skills. Acute attention to detail and relentless commitment to follow-through. Strong project management skills; self-starter; cooperative and flexible. A demonstrated ability to work independently as well as with a team.

Proven experience leading special projects and initiatives with university-wide or organizational-wide scope.

Financial background preferred.

Strong proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint.

Experience in preparing documents and presentations for the Board of Trustees and Executive teams.

Position Location: This position requires three to four days a week of in-person work onsite on our Tempe, AZ campus, depending on the needs of the office.

About Sonoran University:

Sonoran University of Health Sciences is a non-profit and internationally recognized higher education institution. The University's College of Naturopathic Medicine, College of Nutrition, and School of Mental Health's evidence-based program offerings shape a healthier future by supporting students as they train to excel as healthcare professionals.

To serve the University's mission, the Sage Foundation for Health supports several Community Clinics focused on providing free naturopathic medical care to local underserved communities within the Phoenix Metro area. The College of Nutrition's Virtual Center for Personalized Nutrition aims to eliminate traditional barriers to nutritional care by providing personalized and evidence-based care delivered at no cost via telehealth.

The Ric Scalzo Institute for Botanical Research is a state-of-the-art molecular biology/phytochemistry laboratory seeks to improve therapies for global health concerns by exploring traditional medicine at the cellular, molecular, and cultural level to create novel botanical solutions that support people, plants, and planet.

The University's Clinical Care branch operates two open-to-the-public clinics at the Tempe Campus. The Medical Center provides naturopathic healthcare for a wide range of patients including but not limited to; family medicine, nutrition and digestive health, mental health and well-being, dermatologic conditions, endocrine and auto-immune concerns, and acute symptoms. The Neil Riordan Center for Regenerative Medicine focuses on non-opioid solutions to pain and pain management utilizing treatments ranging from cupping and acupuncture to regenerative injection therapies. The Medicinary is the largest natural pharmacy in Arizona, offering an expansive collection of the highest quality, professional-grade supplements, herbs, and natural health products. Every purchase made at the Medicinary helps support the Sage Foundation and its mission to provide free healthcare to those in need.

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Sonoran University is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we welcome diversity and inclusion.

Working Environment: In Office

Activities are performed in an environmentally controlled office setting subject to extensive periods of sitting, keyboarding and manipulating a computer mouse. Required to stand for varying lengths of time and walk moderate distances to perform work. Frequent bending, reaching, lifting, pushing and pulling of up to 25 pounds. Regular activities require ability to quickly change priorities which may include and/or are subject to resolution of conflicts. Communicate to perform essential functions.

Background/Screening:

All candidates offered a position at Sonoran University undergo a background and drug screen prior to hire. All employees must show documentation of vaccinations or provide titer results for measles prior to the first day of work (unless religious or medical exemption is on file). Employment is contingent upon satisfactory outcome of all screens required of this position.

Sonoran University is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. We consider applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, or any other legally protected status.

Sonoran University is a smoke-free campus.

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