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Executive Administrative Assistant

Executive Administrative Assistant

CompanyFM Global
LocationChicago, IL, USA
Salary$Not Provided – $Not Provided
TypeFull-Time
Degrees
Experience LevelSenior, Expert or higher

Requirements

  • High School diploma or equivalent
  • Eight plus (8+) years of administrative/executive secretarial experience supporting senior-level management
  • Detailed knowledge of Microsoft Outlook, Excel, Word, Teams, and PowerPoint
  • Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment
  • Strong problem-solving skills with attention to detail and accuracy

Responsibilities

  • Maintain a professional demeanor even in stressful situations
  • Be approachable and easy to work with for all levels of the organization
  • Keep track of the executive’s multiple tasks, schedules, deadlines, and global travel
  • Proficiently organize and prepare repetitive meetings, events, and reports to ensure quality and timeliness
  • Anticipate the executive’s needs, related travel, schedules, and unexpected issues
  • Effectively communicate with the executive, managers, colleagues, and clients
  • Write clear and concise emails, take accurate meeting notes, and communicate professionally in person and over the phone
  • Be detail-oriented and meticulous
  • Proactively identify errors before they become problems
  • Ensure accuracy in the final product on both content, spelling and punctuation
  • Think critically and come up with creative solutions to problems
  • Be resourceful and find answers quickly
  • Handle sensitive information with utmost discretion
  • Maintain confidentiality for the executive, department, and organization
  • Adapt to changing circumstances and handle unexpected or stressful situations effectively
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Teams, and other office productivity technologies

Preferred Qualifications

  • College degree preferred!