POSITION SUMMARY:

We are looking for a driven and motivated Executive Assistant to provide support directly to the CEO in a well-organized and timely manner. You will work on a one-to-one basis on a variety of tasks related to the CEO's work and communications.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE, but are not limited to:

• Responsiveness is a must, quick response times and availability.
• Act as a point of contact for a variety of different departments, internal and external to the company.
• Manage, and maintain multiple projects within the organization instructed by the CEO.
• Prepare, plan, and execute on tasks and projects associated with high-level objectives established by the CEO.
• Be a point of contact and manage partner relationships, while acting as the gatekeeper for internal and external contacts, including vendors, partners, and colleagues.
• Report directly to the CEO with new information and progress on projects on a regular basis.
• Learn and assist with tasks related directly to the CEO's responsibilities.
• Handle and respond to requests and queries appropriately in a timely manner.
• Conducting research and producing reports, presentations, and briefs based on the needs of the CEO.
• Maintaining a high degree of discretion, confidentiality, and professionalism.

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in an executive assistant or administrative role, demonstrating a capacity for self-management, intuitiveness, and independent work.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong time-management skills and an ability to organize and coordinate multiple concurrent projects
• Proficiency with office productivity tools and an aptitude for learning new software and systems
• Must be willing to work onsite in the West Chicago Loop.