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Executive Assistant

  • Wheeling, IL, United States
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Experience
3-5+ years of administrative support experience, preferably supporting senior-level executives.
Posting language
English
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Original job description

Position Summary

The Executive Assistant provides high-level administrative and organizational support to senior executives. This role is responsible for managing calendars, coordinating meetings and travel, handling confidential information, preparing reports and presentations, and serving as a key liaison between executives, employees, clients, and external stakeholders. The ideal candidate is highly organized, proactive, detail-oriented, and capable of managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

  • Manage complex executive calendars, including scheduling meetings, appointments, and events.
  • Coordinate domestic and international travel arrangements, including flights, hotels, transportation, and itineraries.
  • Prepare, edit, and distribute correspondence, presentations, reports, and meeting materials.
  • Screen and prioritize incoming communications, including emails, phone calls, and mail.
  • Organize and coordinate internal and external meetings, including agendas, meeting logistics, and follow-up action items.
  • Maintain confidential and sensitive information with discretion and professionalism.
  • Track projects, deadlines, and key initiatives to ensure timely completion.
  • Assist with budget tracking, expense reporting, and invoice processing.
  • Coordinate special projects and company events as assigned.
  • Serve as a liaison between executives and internal departments, customers, vendors, and business partners.
  • Maintain accurate records, files, and documentation.
  • Support executive decision-making by gathering information and preparing reports as needed.

Qualifications

Education & Experience

  • Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or a related field preferred.
  • 3-5+ years of administrative support experience, preferably supporting senior-level executives.
  • Experience managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced corporate environment.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

  • Exceptional organizational and time-management skills.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.
  • High level of professionalism and discretion with confidential information.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Teams.
  • Strong attention to detail and problem-solving abilities.
  • Ability to work independently and anticipate executive needs.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills and customer-service mindset.
  • Ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines with minimal supervision.

Physical Requirements

  • Prolonged periods of sitting and working on a computer.
  • Ability to occasionally lift and carry office materials up to 20 pounds.
  • Ability to attend meetings and move throughout the office as needed.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience supporting C-suite or senior leadership teams.
  • Experience with expense management and travel booking systems.
  • Project coordination or event planning experience.
  • Knowledge of business operations, HR, finance, or customer service functions.

Key Competencies

  • Professionalism and confidentiality
  • Organization and planning
  • Communication skills
  • Initiative and follow-through
  • Adaptability and flexibility
  • Attention to detail
  • Relationship building
  • Time management

Reports To: Executive Leadership Team Member (President, CEO, COO, CFO, etc.)

More about this job

Skills

  • Presentation skills
  • Scheduling
  • Logistics
  • Reporting
  • Documentation
  • Decision making
  • Administrative support
  • Time management
  • Communication skills
  • Microsoft Office
  • Microsoft Outlook
  • Microsoft Word
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Microsoft PowerPoint
  • Microsoft Teams
  • Attention to detail
  • Problem solving
  • Work independently
  • Interpersonal skills
  • Customer service
  • Prioritization
  • Meet deadlines
  • Attend meetings
  • Event planning
  • Business knowledge
  • Confidentiality
  • Adaptability
  • Relationship building

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