Executive Assistant

A successful and growing professional services firm in Skokie, IL is seeking a confident, proactive, and highly organized Executive Assistant to provide comprehensive personal and business support to a senior executive. This is a full-time, fully onsite opportunity offering a salary of $70,000–$90,000, depending on experience. The ideal individual is assertive, resourceful, and thrives in a fast-paced environment, with a strong sense of urgency and the ability to anticipate needs, manage competing priorities, and ensure tasks are completed efficiently. This position offers the opportunity to serve as a trusted right hand to leadership while supporting daily operations, coordinating events, managing logistics, and assisting with special projects. A comprehensive benefits package is offered including but not limited to medical and dental insurance as well as generous PTO.Responsibilities of the Executive Assistant:Manage a dynamic calendar, coordinate meetings and appointments, and prioritize competing requests while ensuring the executive’s personal and professional commitments are handled efficiently.Serve as a primary point of contact for internal and external stakeholders, maintaining professional communication and ensuring timely follow-up on important matters.Coordinate business and personal travel arrangements, manage itineraries, oversee logistics, and assist with personal errands and household-related needs as required.Provide administrative and project support across business initiatives, helping track deadlines, follow up on outstanding items, and ensure priorities are completed with a strong sense of urgency.Assist with planning and coordinating client events, professional engagements, and personal gatherings, managing schedules, vendors, and logistical details to ensure seamless execution.Support the company’s social media presence by assisting with content creation, drafting and scheduling posts, and helping maintain consistent brand messaging across platforms.Handle general administrative duties, correspondence, document preparation, expense tracking, and other special projects while managing sensitive information with discretion and sound judgment.Qualifications of the Executive Assistant:2–7 years of experience in executive assistance, administrative support, hospitality, or a similar client-facing role; experience supporting senior leadership or high-net-worth individuals is preferred.Exceptional organizational and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple competing priorities, anticipate needs, and maintain accuracy in a fast-paced environment.A confident, assertive, and proactive approach, with a strong sense of urgency and the ability to take ownership of tasks, follow through independently, and prioritize requests effectively.Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the professionalism and interpersonal skills to build relationships with executives, clients, vendors, and other stakeholders.Strong technological proficiency, including Microsoft Office; experience with social media platforms, content creation, and scheduling tools is preferred.Demonstrated discretion, sound judgment, and dependability when managing confidential business matters, personal requests, and sensitive information.A resourceful, service-oriented mindset with a genuine enjoyment of supporting others, a willingness to handle tasks of varying scope, and the flexibility to adapt quickly to changing needs and priorities.P-11