Executive Assistant Office Manager

The Larko Group; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The Larko Group in Chicago seeks an Executive Assistant & Office Operations Manager to maintain a polished, efficient office while supporting leadership and key people processes. This hands-on role blends executive support, office operations, and HR administration.

You will anticipate needs, manage calendars, oversee budgets, organize events, and coordinate travel. A discreet, proactive professional thrives in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience in office management, executive support, operations, or a blended role.
• Exceptional organization, follow‑through, and attention to detail.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to wear multiple hats with a proactive mindset.
• Demonstrated discretion handling confidential information.
• Comfortable in a fast-moving environment with clear information boundaries.
• Proficiency with Google Workspace and Slack; quick to learn new systems.
• Hands-on, proactive mindset focused on making things easier for others.

Responsibilities

• Create a welcoming, organized, polished office environment.
• Manage day-to-day office operations including supplies, facilities, mail, vendors, and upkeep.
• Serve as a key contact for visitors, deliveries, and office questions.
• Track expenses, process invoices, and reconcile receipts against the budget.
• Coordinate with building management, vendors, and contractors for smooth operations.
• Maintain office systems and troubleshoot minor issues.
• Plan company outings, celebrations, and team-building events.
• Provide high-level administrative and operational support to senior leadership.
• Manage calendars, scheduling, and meeting logistics.
• Coordinate internal and external meetings, agendas, materials, and follow-ups.
• Arrange travel and related logistics.
• Draft, proofread, organize documents and presentations.
• Handle confidential information with discretion and professionalism.
• Support special projects and ad hoc initiatives as priorities evolve.
• Assist with personal support and errands as needed.
• Help maintain people-related processes and employee records.
• Support onboarding, accounts setup, scheduling, and first-week coordination.
• Coordinate employee experience initiatives and recruitment support.

Skills

Exceptional organization

Strong written and verbal comms

Proactive multitasker

Discretion with confidential info

Calm under pressure

Education

Degree preferred but not required

Tools

Google Workspace

Slack

Job description

A leading investment firm is looking for a highly organized, proactive Executive Assistant & Office Operations Manager to help keep the office running seamlessly while supporting leadership and key people processes. This is a hands‑on, multifaceted role that blends executive support, office operations, and HR administration. You’ll be someone who naturally stays a step ahead, spots what needs to be done, and makes it happen. Given the confidential nature of the role, discretion, sound judgment, and the ability to handle sensitive information with care are essential.

Responsibilities

• Create a welcoming, organized, polished, and fun environment.
• Manage day‑to‑day office operations, including supplies, facilities, mail, vendors, and general upkeep.
• Serve as a key point of contact for visitors, deliveries, and office‑related questions.
• Track expenses, process invoices, and reconcile receipts against the office budget.
• Coordinate with building management, vendors, and contractors to keep the office running smoothly.
• Maintain office systems and tools, troubleshooting the small stuff before it becomes a concern.
• Plan company outings, celebrations, and team‑building events that bring people together.
• Provide high‑level administrative and operational support to senior leadership.
• Manage calendars, scheduling, and meeting logistics.
• Coordinate internal and external meetings, including agendas, materials, and follow‑ups.
• Arrange travel and manage related logistics.
• Draft, proofread, and organize documents, correspondence, and presentations.
• Handle confidential information with discretion, sound judgment, and a high level of professionalism.
• Support special projects and Ad Hoc initiatives as priorities evolve.
• Assist with personal support and errands as needed.
• Help keep people‑related processes organized, timely, and running smoothly.
• Maintain employee records with accuracy and confidentiality, including sensitive personnel information.
• Support new‑hire onboarding, including accounts, equipment, paperwork, scheduling, and first‑week coordination.
• Coordinate employee experience initiatives, including events, logistics, vendors, and setup.
• Support recruiting efforts by posting open positions, maintaining applicant information, and keeping candidate activity organized.
• Conduct initial candidate screens and help assess alignment with role requirements.
• Coordinate interview scheduling and communication across candidates and internal stakeholders.
• Support the hiring process and direct substantive compensation or offer questions to senior leadership.

Ideal Experience

• Degree preferred but not required.
• 3-5 years of experience in office management, executive support, operations, people coordination, or a similarly blended role.
• Exceptional organization, follow‑through, and attention to detail.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Comfortable wearing multiple hats with a proactive mentality.
• Demonstrated ability to handle confidential and sensitive information with discretion and sound judgment.
• Comfortable maintaining clear information boundaries in a close‑knit, fast‑moving environment.
• Ability to juggle competing priorities, shift gears quickly, and stay calm when things change.
• Proficiency with Google Workspace and Slack; comfortable learning new systems and technology.
• A proactive, hands‑on mindset — someone who sees what needs to be done and makes it happen.
• Warm, polished, resourceful, and naturally inclined to make things easier for the people around them.