Executive Assistant (EA)

Posting Date
09/30/2026

825 S 8th StSte 400, Minneapolis, Minnesota, 55404-1208, United States of America

At DaVita Clinical Research, we find that our best leaders are those who create an inspiring vision, have a desire to shape the future of medicine, and empower their team to achieve success. They enjoy tackling difficult problems and believe that the best way to solve them is through a collaborative environment that involves team efforts. They take ownership of results and instill accountability in those they lead. They are driven, compassionate, strong communicators, relationship builders, and find real fulfillment in challenging and impactful work.

DaVita Clinical Research is seeking a proven Executive Assistant with excellence in supporting Senior-Level Management (e.g., Senior Directors, Vice Presidents, Divisional VPs, etc.) and C-Suite Executives. The Executive Assistant provides high-level personal, administrative, and operational support to senior executives, enabling them to focus on strategic leadership.

DaVita Clinical Research operates in a very fast-paced environment, so your ability to work at a high level of proficiency with minimal supervision is essential. As an Executive Assistant, you are clever, resourceful, and independently driven. You know how to take the ball and roll with it. This is the perfect role for someone who is assertive, organized, and able to make well-thought-out, decisive decisions. We are looking for an individual who will go above and beyond to extend the highest level of service possible. "Thinking outside the box" to make things happen are key traits for this person! All work is of a highly confidential nature

This position is a remote position with the flexibility to be based anywhere in the United States. Candidates located within or near a major metropolitan area are preferred to support business travel and accessibility to major airports when needed.

Essential Duties:
75% - Administrative Support: Calendar management; scheduling of meetings; writing/editing speeches and presentations; travel arrangements; project management; and other administrative/managerial duties as required. Participates in and attends management-level meetings and takes minutes, as directed. Receives and screens communications to the Executive, including telephone calls and e-mail messages, and independently routes and answers correspondence not requiring the Executive’s attention. Prepare expense reports to ensure accuracy of all account codes for correct payment of expenses.

10% - Project Coordination: Works independently on projects that require a wide degree of creativity and latitude. Communicates new policies and procedures to the department and coordinates the gathering of information as directed, using independent judgment to achieve desired results. May direct and lead the work of others.
10% - Liaison: Acts as a liaison with key/high-level internal and external executives. Maintains exceptional relationships with internal and external customers with a reputation for organization and responsiveness. 
5% - Other duties as assigned: (e.g., managing office supply inventory, ad hoc support)

Requirements:
Bachelor's degree preferred.

·        2+ years' experience supporting a C-Suite executive required.

·        5+ years' experience providing support to high level leadership including Directors, Sr. Directors

and Vice Presidents as an Executive Assistant is strongly preferred.

·        Strong leadership skills: agility, critical thinking, problem solving, teamwork, and collaboration.

·        Ability to organize and manage multiple priorities simultaneously and effectively

·        Demonstrated ability to work effectively and collaboratively with wide range of organizational

business departments to support various departmental needs.

·        Exceptional ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with absolute discretion.

·        Highly proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, and Outlook) required.

·        Excellent oral and written communication skills required.

·        Must be a progressive learner, organized, detail oriented, and professional.

·        Ability to multi-task with shifting priorities in a fast-paced and complex environment.

·        Must be flexible, resourceful, and demonstrate excellent time management skills.

Here is what you can expect when you join our Village as an Executive Assistant (Business Offices)
• A community first, company second culture based on Core Values that really matter.
• Clinical outcomes consistently ranked above the national average.
• Award-winning education and training across multiple career paths to help you reach your potential.
• Performance-based rewards based on stellar individual and team contributions.
• A comprehensive benefits package designed to enhance your health, your financial well-being and your future.
• Dedication, above all, to caring for patients suffering from chronic kidney failure across the nation. insert qualifications here

Join us as we pursue our vision "To Build the Greatest Healthcare Community the World has Ever Seen."
Why wait? Explore a career with DaVita today.
Go to http://careers.davita.com to learn more or apply.

What We’ll Provide:

More than just pay, our DaVita Rewards package connects teammates to what matters most. Teammates are eligible to begin receiving benefits on the first day of the month following or coinciding with one month of continuous employment. Below are some of our benefit offerings.

·        Comprehensive benefits: Medical, dental, vision, 401(k) match, paid time off, PTO cash out

·        Support for you and your family: Family resources, EAP counseling sessions, access Headspace®, backup child and elder care, maternity/paternity leave and more

·        Professional development programs: DaVita offers a variety of programs to help strong performers grow within their career and also offers on-demand virtual leadership and development courses through DaVita’s online training platform StarLearning.

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At DaVita, we strive to be a community first and a company second.  We want all teammates to experience DaVita as "a place where I belong."  Our goal is to embed belonging into everything we do in our Village, so that it becomes part of who we are. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and comply with state and federal affirmative action requirements. Individuals are recruited, hired, assigned and promoted without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.

This position will be open for a minimum of three days.

The Wage Range for the role is $26.50 - $40.50 per hour.

If a candidate is hired, they will be paid at least the minimum wage according to their geographical jurisdiction and the exemption status for the position.

New York Exempt: New York City and Long Island: $66,300.00/year, Nassau, Suffolk, and Westchester counties: $66,300.00/year, Remainder of New York state: $62,353.20/year New York Non-exempt: New York City and Long Island: $17.00/hour, Nassau, Suffolk, and Westchester counties: $17.00/hour, Remainder of New York state: $16.00/hour

Washington Exempt: $80,168.40/year Washington Non-exempt: Bellingham: $19.13/hour, Burien: $21.71/hour, Everette: $20.77/hour, Unincorporated King County: $20.82/hour, Renton: $21.57/hour, Seattle: $21.30/hour, Tukwila: $21.65/hour, Remainder of Washington state: $17.13/hour
For location-specific minimum wage details, see the following link: DaVita.jobs/WageRates

Compensation for the role will depend on a number of factors, including a candidate’s qualifications, skills, competencies and experience. DaVita offers a competitive total rewards package, which includes a 401k match, healthcare coverage and a broad range of other benefits. Learn more at https://careers.davita.com/benefits

Colorado Residents: Please do not respond to any questions in this initial application that may seek age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation. You may also redact this information from any materials you submit during the application process.  You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.