Administrative Assistant, Executive

Markel; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services provider in Chicago is seeking an experienced Administrative Assistant to provide support to senior leadership. The role involves coordinating schedules, managing travel arrangements, and maintaining confidentiality. Candidates should have at least 5 years of relevant experience and strong skills in Microsoft Office. This position offers a competitive hourly rate between $33.15 and $45.48, along with a bonus potential.

Benefits

Bonus potential

Competitive hourly rate

Qualifications

• 5+ years in an administrative assistant role.
• Ability to prioritize work to meet deadlines.
• Strong skills in gathering and summarizing information.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support to senior leadership.
• Coordinate travel arrangements and manages expenses.
• Handle requests for information and maintain confidentiality.

Skills

Microsoft Office Suite

Written communication

Verbal communication

Time management

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Overview

What part will you play? If you’re looking for a place where you can make a meaningful difference, you’ve found it. The work we do at Markel gives people the confidence to move forward and seize opportunities, and you’ll find your fit amongst our global community of optimists and problem-solvers. We’re always pushing each other to go further because we believe that when we realize our potential, we can help others reach theirs. Join us and play your part in something special!

Provides administrative support to senior leadership and members of the Central Region Leadership Team. Exercises sound judgment in a variety of situations. Able to work under pressure to handle a wide variety of activities and confidential matters with discretion. Comfortable working in fast-paced and demanding settings with the ability to maintain a realistic balance among multiple priorities. Possesses creative and flexible problem-solving skills, and the ability to work independently while maintaining initiatives of senior leadership.

Job Description

• Partner with assigned executive(s) and/or members of the Central Region's Leadership Team maintaining frequent contact with public and private agencies, and internal and external clients.
• Has responsibility for the smooth functioning of meetings and correspondences involving assigned executive(s) and/or members of the Central Region's Leadership Team.
• Manages deliverables to assigned executive(s) and/or members of the Central Region's Leadership Team and provide any necessary reporting.
• Creates and edits presentations, documents and reports for assigned executive(s) and/or the members of the Central Region's Leadership Team as required.
• Serves as first point of contact for visitors and callers to assigned executive(s); demonstrates poise and exceptional interpersonal skill.
• Coordinates travel arrangements for assigned executives and department, including airline, hotel, car rental, driver reservations as requested with 100% accuracy while staying within company travel guidelines; looks to reduce cost when able.
• Manages expense reporting process for executives and team/department.
• Manages and maintains executive(s) Outlook Calendar to ensure meetings are booked accurately, rescheduled as needed and remind assigned executive(s) of meeting times and locations to maximize time.
• Plans, organizes and facilitates meetings, special events, activities, catering needs, etc. Ensures cost effective and proper allocation of resources, materials, and an effective support system to fulfill customer needs.
• Handles requests for information, conducting research, preparing correspondence, agendas, handouts, expense reports, statistical reports, presentations, arranging conference calls, etc.
• Reviews and edits materials prepared by executive and, when appropriate, recommends/makes revisions or changes in format and content. Maintains confidentiality of any communication/information received into the executive(s) office.
• Stays current and knowledgeable of business operations to escalate inquiries to the appropriate representative for resolution. May collaborate with Workplace Resources to ensure department building issues/needs are reported immediately and resolved or partner with HR on staffing related issues.
• Other duties as assigned by executive(s) and/or member of the Central Region's Leadership Team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• 5+ years in an administrative assistant role.
• Strong skills with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PPT).
• Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills with sensitivity to confidentiality.
• Ability to prioritize work to meet deadlines and manage multiple tasks with strong time management skills.
• Ability to gather and summarize information for reporting purposes.
• Build and maintain good business relationships with administrative staff and executives across the organization.

Other Information

US Work Authorization required. Markel does not provide visa sponsorship for this position, now or in the future.

Pay information: The base hourly rate offered for the successful candidate will be based on compensable factors such as job-relevant education, experience, training, geographic location, and other factors. The hourly rate for the position is $33.15 - $45.48/hour with a 10% bonus potential.

Markel Group is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of any protected characteristic. Should you require any accommodation through the application process, please email [e-mail]. No agencies please.

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