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The Chicago Hire Company is a woman-owned, boutique recruiting firm who puts people first. We are your partners for temporary, temp-to-hire, and permanent roles in the administrative, human resources and corporate marketing fields as well as entry-level positions for fresh grads. We know your search is unique and personal, so we think our approach should be too. For 20 years, our team has embraced service and innovation while connecting reputable firms with top talent. The Chicago Hire Company is certified as a Women’s Business Enterprise (WBE) through the Women’s Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC), the nation’s largest third party certifier of businesses owned and operated by women in the US. We are also an active member of the American Staffing Association and were named one of the 20 Best Chicago Employment Agencies of 2019 by Expertise. Want to know more? Email info@thehirecompany.com or apply directly @ http://www.thehirecompany.com/Openings.aspx Let’s work together to find the solution that’s right for you!
About the job
Seeking a dynamic, resourceful and experienced Personal Assistant to support the CEO of a successful financial services firm, located in the Northern Suburbs. This role will work side by side with one other EA. The ideal candidate will have worked closely with an Executive in a mid-sized firm for at least 5+years. This role entails calendar management, private jet coordination, family trip planning and appointments, event & meeting support and managing special personal projects. Our team enjoys collaborating in the office daily, therefore this role will be in the office Monday-Friday, including regular OT.
Please note: a college degree is required for this role.
Schedule: 5 days in-office
Hours: 8:30-6:30pm with hours varying, OT can be 7:30pm
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Calendar support, prioritize inquiries and requests while troubleshooting conflicts and keeping things running smoothly; this includes meeting & document preparation, agenda planning, travel planning and communications.
- Handle a variety of project-driven tasks as needed (ex. car buying, readying various vacation homes, art collection management, vacation planning).
- Work closely with CEO and Executive Assistant to keep updated on commitments and responsibilities.
- Anticipate the CEO’s needs in advance for meetings and respond to/handle all confidential and sensitive material with sophistication
- Schedule, plan, and organize company events and meetings
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor’s degree required
- Minimum of 5+ years Personal or Executive Assistant experience, preferably C-level support
- Knowledge of MS Office Suite, including MS Outlook, Word, Excel & PowerPoint
- Ability to work collaboratively with the Executive assistant, Executive Leadership team and the broader corporate teams
- Maintain a positive attitude and can work in a fast-paced environment while juggling multiple tasks and demands
- Exhibit excellent written and verbal skills
- Willing to work 5 days in-office, 8:30-6:30pm and OT as needed (can be 7-8pm)
COMPENSATION:
Base salary up to $125,000 + 10-15% bonus potential, comprehensive benefit plan, 401k
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