Business Consultant

Job Description

• This important position will support the VP/Chief Sustainability and Social Impact officer and two senior directors.
• A critical team member and will perform a wide variety of specialized and administrative functions.
• As a key member of the Sustainability and Social Impact team, the Administrative Assistant will embody and promote our commitment to inclusion and service.
• We value individuals who actively engage in community service and demonstrate alignment with our core values in both professional and personal contexts.
• This role supports leaders who drive meaningful change, and we seek candidates who are passionate about contributing to a purpose-driven culture.
• Provide extensive calendar management for Vice President and both Senior Directors.
• Oversee and monthly and weekly meetings, managing event logistics, agenda creation when needed, attendee experience, and communication.
• Coordinate VP travel (domestic and international) arrangements and logistics including itinerary building and expense report processing.
• Act as primary liaison between Vice President, Senior Directors, other departments and suppliers; ensuring effective communication of messages, priorities and directives
• Process invoices and vendor contracts in a timely manner, including issue tracking and resolution
• Support department-wide communications though emails, Poppulo, Teams messaging, and webcast support
• Maintain distribution lists and facilitate information sharing
  
  

Qualifications

• 5 years in executive support, office management, or similar roles
• Experience with travel coordination and expense processing
• Strong multitasking, communication, and project management skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and virtual meeting tools (e.g., Teams, WebEx)
• Polished, professional, proactive, and detail-oriented
• Strong communication, project management, and critical thinking skills
• Reliable, results-oriented, and able to anticipate needs
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment
• Comfortable working with senior leadership and managing confidential information
• Strong organizational and communication skills and demonstrate a proven track record of getting results
  
  

Benefits

Healthcare Insurance: Synectics offers eligible employees and their dependents healthcare coverage through BlueCross BlueShield of Illinois. Eligibility begins on the 1st day of the calendar month following 60 days of continuous full time employment with Synectics. Premiums are subsidized by Synectics.

Dental Insurance: Synectics offers eligible employees and their dependents a dental plan through MetLife. Eligibility begins on the 1st day of the calendar month following 60 days of continuous full time employment with Synectics.

Vision Insurance: Synectics offers eligible employees vision insurance through VSP. Eligibility begins on the 1st day of the calendar month following 60 days of continuous full time employment with Synectics.401(k) Plan: The Synectics Inc. Investment Savings Retirement Plan. Synectics offers all employees who are 21 years of age or older the opportunity to invest in the 401(k) Plan on the first enrollment date that is at least 30 days after employment begins. Enrollment dates are each January 1st, April 1st, July 1st, and October 1st.

Technical Certification Bonus: Synectics is pleased to award its employees a bonus of up to $500 for an approved professional certification. In determining the bonus amount, Synectics will consider the cost of the test(s) for any certification relating to your current position, achieved during your employment with us. Only one Certification Bonus per calendar year may be awarded per employee. Only current, active employees will be eligible to receive this bonus. It will be awarded 90 days after the Synectics office has received documentation confirming the successful completion of the certification.

Synectics is an equal opportunity employer.