James Sobczak [SOB-zak] is currently an executive assistant staffing both the Chief Physician & Dean for Clinical Affairs and the Dean for Academic Affairs in the Biological Sciences Division at the University of Chicago.
James is a kind, articulate, wise executive assistant and I’m so thrilled to share our conversation! James talks about being a male assistant in a female-dominated profession, how he’s prioritized professional development and growth opportunities, and how we should see our role as a career, not just a stepping stone.
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James Sobczak [SOB-zak] is an executive assistant staffing both the Chief Physician & Dean for Clinical Affairs and the Dean for Academic Affairs in the Biological Sciences Division at the University of Chicago. He has been employed there since 2002. A proud member of the International Association of Administrative Professionals [IAAP] since 2008, James’s past lives in the convention & trade show industry, high-end retail, theater, and radio broadcasting have provided him with a breadth of experience and expertise that mesh with and enhance the administrative skills that he brings to his work every day.
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