Executive Assistant

Mars; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 45,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

Mars is seeking an experienced Executive Assistant in Chicago, IL, offering hybrid work arrangements. The role supports senior executives by managing calendars, communications, meetings, travel, and projects in a fast-paced environment.

Strong organizational, problem-solving, and negotiation skills are valued, with high standards for confidentiality and professional conduct. The successful candidate will coordinate domestic and international travel, prepare reports and presentations, and help

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business administration, communications, or related field.
• At least 5 years of experience in an executive assistant or administrative role.

Responsibilities

• Manage calendars by scheduling internal and external meetings, appointments, and travel arrangements.
• Interface with leadership, internal staff, clients, and key stakeholders to coordinate communications.
• Prepare and edit correspondence, reports, and presentations as needed.
• Arrange domestic and international travel, meetings, conferences, and catering.
• Attend meetings, take notes, and track action items; assist with or lead projects as directed.
• Manage budgets and expenses; process reimbursements and ensure policy adherence.

Skills

Communication

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Time management

MS Office

Interpersonal skills

Confidential handling

Stakeholder management

Meeting coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in business administration, communications, or related field

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

PowerPoint

Outlook

MS Teams

Job description

Job Description:

Title:Executive Assistant

Location:Chicago, IL (in the new400 North Aberdeen Chicago office with hybrid arrangements possible)

Position Overview:

The Executive Assistant (EA)is responsible forproviding high-level administrative support to senior executives. This role involves managing schedules, organizing meetings, handling communications, and ensuring that the executive's time is efficientlyallocated. The EA mustpossessstrong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.The ideal candidatehasan interest in leadership effectiveness and business-related topics.They have experience managing complexity and ambiguity on scale and know how to provide excellent customer service. They will have outstanding communication and negotiation skills and enjoy overcoming challenges in a team/collaborative environment.

Key Responsibilities

Calendar Management

• Maintain,organize,prioritizeand resolve conflictswiththeexecutive’scalendar by schedulinginternal and externalmeetings, appointments, and travel arrangements.

• Prioritize and resolve conflicts regarding scheduling, ensuring the executive's time is efficiently utilized.

Communication Management

• Interface with leadership, internal staff, clients, key stakeholders, high-profile individuals, and important personal contacts.

• Manage incoming and outgoing communicationsbased on Sr leader preferences and communication stylesensuringtimelyresponses and follow-ups.

• Prepare and edit correspondence, reports, presentations, and other documents as needed.

Meeting and Event Coordination

• Arrange domestic and international travel – arrange flights, hotels & transfers.

• Plan and coordinate internal and external meetinglogistics, conferences, meeting rooms, catering, and guest arrival arrangements.

• Attend meetings, take notes, and track action items.

• Event planning that includes hotel blocks, group transportation, property search, costs, meeting invites,negotiationsand decision making.

Project Support

• Assistwith or lead specific projects and initiatives as directed by the executive, ensuring deadlines andobjectivesare met.

Budget and Expense Management

• Assistwith the preparation and tracking of budgets, expenses, and invoices.

• Process reimbursements and ensure adherence to company policies for financial matters.

Team Coordination

• Collaborate with other administrative assistants, staff, and departments to ensure smooth workflow and efficiency.

• Manage internal and external communications for the executive,facilitatingseamless interaction between stakeholders.

Other duties asrequiredare based on capacity assessment

Required Skills and Qualifications

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Problem-solving and critical thinking abilities.

• Strong attention to detail and ability to work independently.

• Ability to adapt to a dynamic, fast-paced work environment.

• A professional demeanor and the ability to interact with high-level executives and stakeholders.

• Excellent organization and analytical skills, comfortable managingcompeting prioritiesand leading projects and initiatives.

• Effectively switch between tasks and adapt to changing priorities, while efficiently and effectively delivering results.

• Working knowledge of Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, MSTeams.

• Ability and interest in learning new tools and systems and managing frequent changes and upgrades.

• Integrity in handling confidential informationsensitively.

• Comfortable providing feedback, directing, and engaging with senior leaders.

• Sensitive about cultures, anddifferent waysof being and thinking.

• Curious about business, in general, and how decisions are made in global organizations.

Education & Experience

• A bachelor’s degree in business administration, communications, ora relatedfield.

• At least5years of experience in an executive assistant or administrative role isrequired.

What can you expect from Mars

• Work with over 130,000 diverse and talented Associates, all guided by the Five Principles.

• Join apurpose drivencompany, wherewe’restriving to build the world we want tomorrow, today.

• Best-in-class learning and development support from day one, including access to our in-house Mars University.

• An industry competitive salary and benefits package, including company bonus.

The base pay range for this position at commencement of employment is between the range listed below, however, base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including but not limited to job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.The total compensation package for this position will include variable pay, medical and dental benefits, participation in 401k plan, and paid time off benefits.Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an applicant receives an offer of employment.

The pay range listed is applicable to IL:USD 32.31 - USD 44.43