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Administrative Assistant, Chicago, IL (On-site)

Administrative Assistant, Chicago, IL (On-site)

A prestigious consulting firm is seeking a resourceful and professional Administrative Assistant to provide top-tier support to two accomplished Partners and help keep the office running efficiently. This is an excellent opportunity for a highly organized individual who enjoys variety in their work, takes initiative, and brings a calm, can-do attitude to every task. If you take pride in being dependable, detail-oriented and enjoy contributing to a high-performing team, this role could be a great match.

Responsibilities

  • Deliver high-level administrative support to two Partners and ensure seamless operations for the organization.
  • Expertly manage complex, dynamic calendars with a proactive and strategic approach.
  • Process expenses and generate expense and financial reports.
  • Orchestrate meetings and conferences, both in-person and virtually, handling every detail from agendas to catering and AV setups.
  • Coordinate comprehensive domestic and international travel plans, including tailored itineraries, flights, accommodations, and local transport.
  • Handle internal and external correspondence with professionalism, promptness, and strict confidentiality.
  • Efficiently process expenses and generate detailed financial reports to support business operations.
  • Maintain and update the CRM database to ensure accurate, real-time information.
  • Take ownership of ad hoc projects, research, and tasks with a flexible, can-do attitude.
  • Assist with personal requests as needed, i.e., appointments, travel, errands, etc.
  • Manage the office operations, including reception, greeting, and guiding guests and visitors in a warm and welcoming manner.
  • Provide initial IT troubleshooting and assist with new hire onboarding and ensure desk setups are optimized for productivity.
  • Act as the primary liaison with building management, fostering strong vendor relationships.

Ideal Experience

  • Bachelor’s degree required. 5+ years of executive support experience.
  • Must have professional services industry experience.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite. Tech-savvy and adept at learning new skills.
  • Comfortable working in CRM platforms.
  • Proactive, resourceful, self-sufficient, and able to work independently and collaboratively.
  • Strong sense of urgency and the ability to multitask efficiently.
  • Polished demeanor and communication skills.
  • Team-oriented, positive, and energetic.
  • No task is too big or too small mentality.
  • Must be reachable outside of core business hours for urgent matters.

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Up to $80,000 salary per year

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