Chicago Executive Assistant
We are seeking an Executive Assistant to join our Chicago office. Protiviti works in a hybrid environment and this role requires that you work in-person in our office at least three days per week.
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As an Executive Assistant, you will provide exceptional support across a wide variety of operational and administrative tasks required to maintain an efficient, organized, and effective office environment. Key areas of responsibility include Executive Support, Office Support & Communication, and Marketing & Event Execution.
What You Can Expect: As an Executive Assistant, you will:
Support executives and the other members of the management team in their workload by producing reports, presentations, and/or proposals
Manage Executive Outlook details (Contacts, Calendar, Email responses)
Take initiative to anticipate the needs of your executives daily
Prepare and manage Time & Expense reports on behalf of executives
Arrange travel for executives, including flights, hotels, and transportation
Handle any printing/copying/faxing, binding, and mail
Partner with local team to provide back-up support to executives
Support and model excellent service by exhibiting a positive attitude and enthusiasm toward the job and the company to both internal and external customers in all forms of communication
Work with Executive team business partners to schedule & manage client meetings
Office Support & Communication: Office Space Welcome clients, recruits, and employees, while ensuring the office is neat and organized. Assist with security and crisis response
Reporting and Correspondence Perform basic industry/company research to assist in the response process for Request for Proposals. Data entry to support client project accounting. Upload materials to intranet site. Initiate, draft, and edit/review/format documents. Provide competent proofreading skills while looking for ways to be creative with both client documents and internal communications
Event Execution: Schedule conference rooms and coordinate audio visual and/or catering needs
Room arrangement for offsite meeting/events, as needed
Manage Salesforce updates and reporting for executives
Other Regional Items: Coordinate with other offices, as necessary, to provide additional support to the region
Participate in ongoing training regarding technology upgrades and new systems applicable to the position.
What Will Make You Successful: Professional, confident, enthusiastic and detail-oriented
Demonstrated track record of working effectively with a senior executive in a fast-paced and service-oriented corporate environment
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills
Demonstrate initiative and be a self-starter
Ability to work independently, exercise good judgment; resourceful, problem-solving skills
Positive and approachable; ability to interact well with all levels of staff and clients
Your Educational and Professional Qualifications: 2+ years of professional experience, required
Bachelor's degree, preferred
Advanced skills in Microsoft applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook), including Teams to manage meetings, recordings, notes, etc.
Our Hybrid Workplace: Protiviti practices a hybrid work environment, meaning all employees are expected to achieve a blend of in-person and remote work. This model creates meaningful experiences for our people and our clients while offering a flexible environment. The ratio of remote to in-person requirements varies by team, and other business factors.
Protiviti is not registered to hire or employ personnel in the following states West Virginia, Alaska.
Starting salary is based on a full-time equivalent schedule. Placement in the range is dependent upon experience, skills and geographic work location. Below is the salary range for this job.
$59,000.00 - $88,000.00
Our annual bonus plan provides eligible employees additional cash and/or discretionary stock compensation opportunities. Below is the bonus target opportunity for this job.
Eligible for an annual discretionary bonus
Employees are eligible for medical, dental, and vision coverages, FSA and HSA healthcare accounts, life and accident insurance, adoption and fertility assistance, paid parental leave up to 10 weeks, and short/long term disability. We offer eligible employees a company 401(k) savings and investment plan with an employer match of 50% on the first 6% of your contributions. We provide Choice Time Off (CTO) for vacation, personal needs, and sick time. The amount of (CTO) varies based on years of service. New hires receive up to 20 days of CTO per calendar year. Protiviti also recognizes up to 11 paid holidays each calendar year.
Protiviti is an Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F/Disability/Veteran
As part of Protiviti's employment process, any offer of employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background check.
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For positions located in San Francisco, CA: Protiviti will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.
For positions located in Los Angeles County, CA: Protiviti will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.
Protiviti is not registered to hire or employ personnel in the following states West Virginia, Alaska. xywuqvp
Protiviti is not licensed or registered as a public accounting firm and does not issue opinions on financial statements or offer attestation services.