Executive Assistant

About the Role

An established communications and leadership consultancy is looking for a highly organized Executive Assistant to support senior leaders. This is a hands-on role for someone who enjoys keeping busy teams coordinated, anticipating needs, and ensuring daily operations run smoothly in a fast-paced setting.

The organization is recognized for helping clients navigate change, improve culture, and strengthen leadership performance. It works with well-known organizations and values professionalism, flexibility, and a solutions-first mindset.

The company also promotes a collaborative, inclusive, and people-focused environment. Team members are encouraged to contribute ideas, grow professionally, and build strong relationships while supporting both clients and colleagues.

Key Responsibilities

In this position, you will act as a reliable administrative partner to senior leadership and help manage a wide range of business and operational tasks.

• Manage calendars, priorities, and day-to-day administrative support for senior leaders.
• Arrange important meetings, presentations, events, and client-facing materials with accuracy and care.
• Handle travel planning, office coordination, vendor communication, and other operational logistics.
• Assist with employee onboarding, recruiting coordination, and people operations initiatives.
• Serve as a key connection point across technology, operations, and administrative workflows to help keep the business running efficiently.

Requirements

• 5 to 7+ years of experience supporting executives, business leaders, or high-performance teams.
• Strong planning and multitasking abilities, with comfort managing several priorities at once.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, along with a polished professional presence.
• Ability to handle sensitive information with discretion and confidentiality.
• Proactive, adaptable, and service-oriented approach to work.

Additional Information

Location: Chicago, IL (hybrid)

Compensation: Salary begins at $150,000 annually.

Equal Opportunity Note: The employer welcomes applicants from different backgrounds and encourages people to apply even if they do not meet every listed qualification. A willingness to learn and a strong interest in the work are valued.

Referral Note: A referral reward program may be available for eligible recommendations.