Junior Administrative Assistant

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Junior Administrative Assistant

Chicago, IL (Must live within commutable distance)

$45,000 - $50,000 /year

We're seeking a professional and dependable Junior Administrative Assistant to support a team of bankers in a structured, fast-paced office environment. This role is a great fit for recent graduates or early-career professionals with 1–2 years of office or administrative experience who are eager to gain valuable experience in a global organization.

Note: This role is focused on administrative support. It’s a great fit for individuals looking to build a long-term foundation in professional office operations, not a stepping stone into finance, HR, or management.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Coordinate meetings, conference calls, and video conferences across multiple time zones
• Manage calendars, inboxes, and scheduling logistics for a team of bankers and leaders
• Arrange travel, accommodations, and process expense reports accurately and efficiently
• Handle a high volume of professional communication — including phone calls, emails, and internal correspondence
• Collaborate with other administrative professionals and provide coverage as needed
• Support daily operational needs and ad hoc administrative projects
  
  

What We’re Looking For

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional experience
• 1–2 years of administrative or client-facing experience in a professional office setting
• You’ve successfully managed calendars, coordinated meetings, or supported a team in a corporate environment
• Comfortable handling emails, phone calls, and scheduling for multiple people
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities
• Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel
• Professional demeanor, high attention to detail, and a proactive, solution-oriented mindset
  
  

What You’ll Gain

• Professional experience in a global corporate office
• Medical benefits paid time off
• Clear expectations, strong onboarding, and room to grow in an admin path
  
  

If you are ready to take the next step in your administrative career and grow in a professional and supportive environment, we would love to hear from you.

PrincePerelson & Associates is an Equal Opportunity Employer and we do not discriminate against applicants due to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetics, veteran status, or on the basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be authorized to work in the United States .

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