Hybrid Executive Assistant to Co-Founders of Consulting Firm, Chicago, IL

Chicago, Illinois
IDj-32108
Job TypeDirect Hire
Compensation$125000 - $140000 / yr

A consulting firm is looking for an Executive Assistant to support the Co-Founders. The role is hybrid: 4 days in office, Fridays remote.

 

About the Job:

  • Coordinate and prioritize meetings for the executives
  • Vet and prioritize the executive’s emails
  • Maintain calendars and prioritize on the executive’s behalf
  • Prepare materials for meetings: agendas, reminders, materials, notes, next steps
  • Own executive task tracking and follow-up, ensuring priorities, commitments, and deadlines are completed
  • Manage up on behalf of execs: keep team on track
  • Serve as the first point of contact for the executive office including client contact
  • Assist with preparation and coordination of leadership meetings, strategic planning sessions, and company initiatives
  • Maintain CRM, contact databases, and client relationship information
  • Coordinate logistics for all-company events
  • Coordinate complex travel arrangements, including flights, hotels, transportation, agendas, and changes and create itineraries. Process expense reports
  • Make personal appointments and reservations and book personaltravel and researchvacation options
  • Office Managerduties: coordinate clientgifting, order snacks/lunches for staff, order supplies for the office and be the point of contact with the building
  • Some off-houravailability required

 

AboutYou:

  • Minimum of 6 years of experience supporting a C-level executive
  • BA/BS from a college or university
  • Excellent Microsoft Office skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook)
  • Comfortable managing up and keeping busy executives on track
  • Able to work independently without a lot of direction
  • Strong communication skills: written and verbal
  • Strategic thinker who remains calm when there are shifting priorities
  • Understand the importance of confidentiality and trust when supporting Founders
  • Polished, professional demeanor and the gravitas to interact with high-level executives
  • Outstanding communication skills

 

Salary, Bonus, Benefits (medical, dental vision), 401K, Paid Vacation Hours: 8-5

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