Executive Assistant to the President

A leading consulting firm in Chicago is seeking a highly polished and experienced Executive Assistant to the President. This hybrid role is a high-impact and highly visible role supporting a senior executive in a fast-paced, complex, and globally connected organization. This position offers a competitive salary of $100,000–$120,000. The ideal candidate is exceptionally organized, discreet, and a strong communicator who thrives in a dynamic corporate environment and is eager to play a key role at the executive level. A comprehensive benefits package is offered, including but not limited to medical and dental insurance as well as generous PTO.

Key Responsibilities of the EA to the President:

• Provide high-level administrative support to the President, including complex calendar management, meeting coordination, and prioritization of competing demands

• Coordinate domestic and international travel arrangements, including detailed itineraries, logistics, and expense reporting

• Serve as a primary point of contact, managing communications with internal stakeholders, senior leadership, and external partners

• Prepare, edit, and manage professional correspondence, presentations, and reports with a high level of accuracy and confidentiality

• Anticipate executive needs and proactively address scheduling, operational, and administrative challenges

• Facilitate executive meetings, including agenda preparation, note-taking, and follow-up on action items

• Navigate and coordinate across multiple departments within a large, matrixed organization

• Support special projects, strategic initiatives, and cross-functional collaboration as needed

• Maintain strict confidentiality and exercise sound judgment in handling sensitive information

Qualifications of the EA to the President:

• 10–15 years of experience supporting senior executives, preferably at the C-suite level

• Prior experience working within a large, global organization; strong understanding of complex corporate structures and stakeholder management

• Proven experience coordinating international travel and supporting executives with global responsibilities

• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills with a high level of professionalism

• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

• Demonstrated ability to exercise discretion, sound judgment, and confidentiality at all times

• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, Word)

• Highly detail-oriented with strong problem-solving skills and a proactive mindset

• Bachelor’s degree preferred

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