Executive Assistant

"Rate is one of the nation’s top retail mortgage lenders, delivering a seamless, tech-driven experience that helps customers reach their homeownership and financial goals. Founded in 2000 and based in Chicago, Rate is licensed in all 50 states and D.C. and has helped over 2 million homeowners with a wide range of loan products, competitive rates and personalized service. With 5,000 employees across 300 offices and 12 subsidiaries, Rate’s Loan Officers rank among the best in the country. From purchases and refinances to tapping into equity, Rate makes financing faster, simpler and less stressful. Our technology — including Same Day Mortgage, the Rate App, FlashClose℠, MyAccount and the Language Access Program — has earned recognition from HousingWire, Scotsman Guide, NerdWallet, the Chicago Tribune and Crain’s Chicago Business. Learn more at rate.com."

Compensation: $50K Plus Annual Bonus

Office location: 5002 Main Street, Suite 201, Downers Grove, IL 60515

What's the Role?

We are currently seeking a hard-working, dedicated Executive Assistant in Downers Grove to join our innovative, passionate, and high producing team.

• Project management of initiatives that impact recruiting, marketing and sales departments
• Manage and maintain executive calendar, assist in meeting and event preparation, and schedule/coordinate follow up meetings
• Work with internal /external departments for increased brand awareness (i.e. marketing, events, business development, social media Etc.)
• Assist in communication of the mission of each project to stakeholders within the organization
• Assist with administrative tasks including expense reports, following up with accounting, travel coordination etc.
• Support team activities and events, group logistics and staff morale
• Various project tasks as assigned
• Creating and managing social media content

Requirements:

• Versed with MS Teams, PowerPoint, Adobe, Excel and Outlook software
• Some experience with Social Media Management
• Excellent disposition, mindset, communication skills and work ethic
• Outgoing personality with the ability to engage with internal and external partners
• Ability to multi-task with strong attention to detail while meeting deadlines
• Strong listening, problem solving skills and out of box thinking
• An inherent love of and desire to serve clients and create something unique and fantastic
• A commitment to integrity and customer service
• Minimum 2 years as an Executive/Administrative Assistant
• Ability to attend after-hour events.
• Previous mortgage or real estate experience is highly preferred.

Rate is an Equal Opportunity Employer that welcomes and encourages all applicants to apply regardless of age, race, sex, religion, color, national origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital or parental status, ancestry, citizenship status, pregnancy or other reason protected by law.

The company offers a comprehensive benefits program to eligible employees, including eligibility to participate in a company-sponsored 401(k); vacation benefits; eligibility for medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug benefits; flexible benefits (e.g., healthcare and/or dependent day care flexible spending accounts); life insurance and death benefits; critical care insurance; personal accidental insurance; commuter benefits; pet insurance; certain time off and leave of absence benefits; well-being benefits (e.g., employee assistance program); and other supplemental benefits (e.g. legal planning assistance; identity theft protection; pet insurance; wellness resources).