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

C-Suite Assistants · Chicago, Illinois, United States

Full Time Any

Description


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 executives emails

  • Maintain calendars and prioritize on the executives 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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