Executive Assistant



Job Description


Executive Assistant
Tracking Code
282-415
Job Description

We have an excellent opportunity for an Executive Assistant in our Chicago office.

Assistant will provide administrative support to the Senior Vice President (SVP) of Corporate Relations/CFO and the SVP of Youth Market (school fundraising).

Responsibilities include: Collect and distribute mail/faxes. Maintain filing system for financial records. Track donation data and send out donor acknowledgment letters. Maintain Microsoft SharePoint content for designated departments. Issue certificates of insurance. Provide meeting and event support and set up teleconference and video conference meetings. Perform general accounting/bookkeeping processes for billings, expense reports, donations, check requests, and other applicable financial transactions. Manage general day to day administrative duties.

FT 8:30am - 5:00pm M-F with an hour lunch - 37.5 hour work week
Competitive salary with comprehensive benefits package

Required Skills
  • Intermediate or advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office programs, with strong knowledge in Word and Excel being imperative and SharePoint being preferred.
  • Experience in utilizing Adobe.
  • Experience with databases preferred.
  • Team player and be able to work well in a team driven environment.
  • Strong attention to detail.
Required Experience
  • 2+ years administrative experience, executive level preferred.
Job Location
Chicago, IL, US.
Position Type
Full-Time/Regular

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