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Senior Executive Assistant

Tawani Enterprises, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290

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POSITION SUMMARY The Executive Assistant to the Chairwoman is the personal assistant to the principal, providing personalized administrative support in a well-organized and timely manner.

ESSENTIAL POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor’s degree (minimum) – business related field preferred

7+ years experience in specific executive administrative support capacity

Extremely detail oriented and organized

Exceptional organizational abilities, proactive problem-solving, adaptability, and strong verbal/written communication.

Advanced to Expert level abilities with Microsoft Office products

Excellent written and oral communication skills

A minimum of 3 years’ experience with project oversight and/or supervisory/personnel management

ASSIGNED RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES Calendar, Meeting, and Professional Management

Managing complex schedules, coordinating across time zones, and arranging meetings.

Manage and maintain subscriptions, organization memberships, and licenses

Management

Ability to manage and collaborate with another executive assistant

Comfortable with someone reporting directly to this role

Communication

Professionally handling emails, screening phone calls, and serving as the primary gatekeeper for the executive.

Process mail and respond to routine correspondence

Able to take comprehensive messages when not available

Liaison between Chairwoman, organizationand family, household staff, etc.

Compose thank you notes to all guests

Compose letters for distribution and gifts

Mailing books to various friends, family, and colleagues

Coordinate staff birthday gifts

Coordinate personal donations, correspond with organization, and maintain calendar for annual donations

Maintain all contracts

Travel & Logistics

Coordinate all travel arrangements and special events with an eye to comfort/convenience as well as cost

Organizing comprehensive travel itineraries and managing expense reports.

Candidate must be open to travel with the executive if needed

Provide concierge services to the Chairwoman

Strategic and Technical Support

Preparing reports, presentations, conducting research, and overseeing special projects.

Advanced to Expert level abilities with Microsoft Office products to include MS Word, Excel

Access, Outlook, PowerPoint: intermediate to advanced abilities with Intuit products

Confidentiality

Managing sensitive company, personal, and personnel information with discretion

Maintain private files

Scanning documents as necessary

OTHER DUTIES INCLUDE

Flexible

Process special orders

Provide organization the Chairwoman's office

Perform additional duties as assigned by the Chairwoman

Understands reporting structure of the individual and organization

Previous family office executive experience is a plus

Perform additional duties as assigned by the Chairwoman

Benefits (Full-time Employees)

Paid time off

401K

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

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