Demo

Senior Executive Assistant and Office Administrator

University of Chicago
Chicago, IL Full Time
POSTED ON 9/27/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 3/23/2026
Department SING EVP Headquarters - Finance & Ops - CoS NL About the Department The Office of Science, Innovation, National Laboratories, and Global Initiatives collaborates with deans, faculty and other University leaders to shape the strategic scientific and technological direction of the University and supports its implementation through and across the Polsky Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation, the UChicago Global Centers, and Argonne National Laboratory and Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory. The office also works in close collaboration with UChicago Research. Job Summary This role provides confidential and high-level office and location support activities by acting as a lead and coordinating the work of others. Identifies, enhances, and applies specific processes and procedures to maximize the efficiencies of the University to which the support is being provided. May ensure the correct functioning of facilities, office and/or business support services. Responsibilities Manages calendar for the Chief Executive, Associate Vice President of Finance, Director of Strategic Initiatives and and other executive leaders as required, which involves exercising considerable discretion and judgment as to priorities and effective use of their time. Provides general administrative support for the ONL, wherever needed. Assists with travel requests and logistic coordination of senior executives. Assists in keeping all executives on schedule and preparing for meetings and events throughout the day. Prepares confidential correspondence. Manages a variety of special projects and events as assigned. Manages supply inventory, expense reporting, and minimal deliveries on campus. Prepare special reports and summaries, assists in managing daily operation of the office, and may assist in developing administrative goals and policies. Maintains the leader's calendar, exercising considerable discretion and judgment as to priorities and effective use of the leader's time. Coordinates special projects as directed by the leader. Prepares write ups for recommendations for operational and administrative problems. May manage a portion of the leader's budget, monitoring and reconciling accounts. Prepares financial and/or administrative reports. Performs other related work as needed. Minimum Qualifications Education: Minimum requirements include vocational training, apprenticeships or the equivalent experience in related field (not typically required to have a four-year degree). Work Experience: Minimum requirements include knowledge and skills developed through 7 years of work experience in a related job discipline. Certifications: --- Preferred Competencies Excellent oral and written communication skills. Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills. Handle public contacts with courtesy, clarity and diplomacy. Handle sensitive and confidential situations and information with absolute discretion and tact. Maintain calm and courteous demeanor and work productively despite heavy workload, competing priorities, complex problems, and tight deadlines. Excellent problem-solving, organization and time management skills. Attention to detail. Extreme discretion and confidentiality. Use appropriate resources to resolve an issue and follow an issue through to resolution. Considerable skill in working both independently and as a team member. Take initiative and organize and complete projects with minimal supervision. Working Conditions Typical tasks use keyboarding; bending; stooping to reach files; light lifting; sitting; and standing. Some evening or weekend work may be required on occasion. Application Documents Resume/CV (required) Cover Letter (required) When applying, the document(s) MUST be uploaded via the My Experience page, in the section titled Application Documents of the application. Job Family Administration & Management Role Impact Individual Contributor Scheduled Weekly Hours 37.5 Drug Test Required No Health Screen Required No Motor Vehicle Record Inquiry Required No Pay Rate Type Salary FLSA Status Exempt Pay Range $108,000.00 - $120,000.00 The included pay rate or range represents the University’s good faith estimate of the possible compensation offer for this role at the time of posting. Benefits Eligible Yes The University of Chicago offers a wide range of benefits programs and resources for eligible employees, including health, retirement, and paid time off. Information about the benefit offerings can be found in the Benefits Guidebook. Posting Statement The University of Chicago is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, or expression, national or ethnic origin, shared ancestry, age, status as an individual with a disability, military or veteran status, genetic information, or other protected classes under the law. For additional information please see the University's Notice of Nondiscrimination. Job seekers in need of a reasonable accommodation to complete the application process should call 773-702-5800 or submit a request via Applicant Inquiry Form. All offers of employment are contingent upon a background check that includes a review of conviction history. A conviction does not automatically preclude University employment. Rather, the University considers conviction information on a case-by-case basis and assesses the nature of the offense, the circumstances surrounding it, the proximity in time of the conviction, and its relevance to the position. The University of Chicago's Annual Security & Fire Safety Report (Report) provides information about University offices and programs that provide safety support, crime and fire statistics, emergency response and communications plans, and other policies and information. The Report can be accessed online at: http://securityreport.uchicago.edu. Paper copies of the Report are available, upon request, from the University of Chicago Police Department, 850 E. 61st Street, Chicago, IL 60637. The University of Chicago is an urban research university that has driven new ways of thinking since 1890. Our commitment to free and open inquiry draws inspired scholars to our global campuses, where ideas are born that challenge and change the world. We empower individuals to challenge conventional thinking in pursuit of original ideas. Students in the College develop critical, analytic, and writing skills in our rigorous, interdisciplinary core curriculum. Through graduate programs, students test their ideas with UChicago scholars, and become the next generation of leaders in academia, industry, nonprofits, and government. To learn more about the university click here http://www.uchicago.edu/

Salary : $108,000 - $120,000

If your compensation planning software is too rigid to deploy winning incentive strategies, it’s time to find an adaptable solution. Compensation Planning
Enhance your organization's compensation strategy with salary data sets that HR and team managers can use to pay your staff right. Surveys & Data Sets

What is the career path for a Senior Executive Assistant and Office Administrator?

Sign up to receive alerts about other jobs on the Senior Executive Assistant and Office Administrator career path by checking the boxes next to the positions that interest you.
Income Estimation: 
$45,079 - $58,782
Income Estimation: 
$55,482 - $73,306
Income Estimation: 
$71,445 - $107,750
Income Estimation: 
$83,024 - $108,206
Income Estimation: 
$104,454 - $145,059
Income Estimation: 
$75,086 - $98,695
Income Estimation: 
$83,024 - $108,206
Income Estimation: 
$104,454 - $145,059
Income Estimation: 
$109,950 - $156,913
View Core, Job Family, and Industry Job Skills and Competency Data for more than 15,000 Job Titles Skills Library

Job openings at University of Chicago

University of Chicago
Hired Organization Address Chicago, IL Other
Department PSD Data Science Staff About The Department The University of Chicago Data Science Initiative (DSI) is a coll...
University of Chicago
Hired Organization Address Chicago, IL Other
Department Climate Systems Engineering Administration About The Department The University of Chicago Institute for Clima...
University of Chicago
Hired Organization Address Chicago, IL Other
Department HUM Staff: CLC - Office of Language Assessment About The Department The Chicago Language Center (CLC) is a vi...
University of Chicago
Hired Organization Address Chicago, IL Other
Department CSL Center for Leadership and Involvement: Student Involvement About The Department The Center for Leadership...

Not the job you're looking for? Here are some other Senior Executive Assistant and Office Administrator jobs in the Chicago, IL area that may be a better fit.

Assistant United States Attorney (Civil)

US Executive Office for U.S. Attorneys and the..., Chicago, IL

Executive Office Administrator / Paralegal

Madison Scientific Inc, Chicago, IL

AI Assistant is available now!

Feel free to start your new journey!