Senior Executive Assistant
Tawani Enterprises, Chicago, IL, United States
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:
Bachelors 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, organization and 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 #ZR Powered by JazzHR
ESSENTIAL POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelors 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, organization and 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 #ZR Powered by JazzHR