Administrative Assistant

Strategic Exceptions Professional Consulting INC; Peoria (IL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Competitive salary

Job summary

Illinois MBDA Business Center is seeking an Administrative Assistant to support the Executive Director and provide services to MBEs with $500,000+ annual revenues. The role includes daily administrative duties, meeting scheduling, calendar management, and website updates.

The ideal candidate will have a High School Diploma (Associate degree preferred), strong communication, organizational skills, and familiarity with Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, and WordPress.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required; Associate degree or higher preferred.
• Spanish speakers preferred but not mandatory.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Attention to detail with excellent organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office, Google Workspace and WordPress.
• Follow-up and follow-through are a priority.

Responsibilities

• Schedules meetings with clients and answers phone calls professionally and promptly.
• Assists the MBDA Business Center Marketing Team in promoting the Illinois MBDA Business Center programs and services within the prescribed service area.
• Answers phone calls and directs people on how to become clients
• Manages the IL MBDA email inbox and events calendar.
• Manages calendars for the Project Director and President.
• Conducts intake of new clients to ensure forms are signed and clients are directed to the next step, per our processes
• Keeps the website updated with images, photos and posts about upcoming and past events.
• And other duties as required.

Skills

Verbal and written communication

Attention to detail

Ability to work independently

Follow-up and follow-through

Education

High School Diploma

Associate degree or higher preferred

Equivalent work experience and education

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google Workspace

WordPress

Job description

Illinois Minority Business Development Agency Business Center. Back to all listings. As part of the Illinois Minority Business Development Agency Business Center the Administrative Assistant is responsible for assisting the Executive Director of the IL MBDA to provide services to high-growth MBEs with $500,000 and greater annual revenues by performing daily operational administrative duties.

Responsibilities

• Schedules meetings with clients and answers phone calls professionally and promptly.
• Assists the MBDA Business Center Marketing Team in promoting the Illinois MBDA Business Center programs and services within the prescribed service area.
• Answers phone calls and directs people on how to become clients
• Manages the IL MBDA email inbox and events calendar.
• Manages calendars for the Project Director and President.
• Conducts intake of new clients to ensure forms are signed and clients are directed to the next step, per our processes
• Keeps the website updated with images, photos and posts about upcoming and past events.
• And other duties as required.

Education And Skills Required

• Education: High School Diploma required, Associate Degree or Higher Preferred or equivalent work experience and education
• Spanish speakers are preferred but not mandatory.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Attention to detail with excellent organizational skills
• Ability to work independently
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office, Google Workspace and, WordPress
• Attention to detail to ensure tasks are completed thoroughly and correctly.
• Follow-up and follow-through are a priority.

Salary

• Competitive salary and some health benefits.

This is a full-time position. Working conditions are normal for an office environment. Must be flexible and some in-state travel is required.