Executive Assistant to Chair - Strategic Admin Lead

The University Of Chicago; Chicago, Northern (IL, KY); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The University Of Chicago seeks an Executive Assistant/Chair’s Assistant to provide confidential, high-level support to the Chair and Executive Administrator of the Ben May Department for Cancer Research. You will manage calendars, schedule meetings, coordinate events and prepare documents with discretion.

Ideal candidates have 7+ years of related experience, exceptional communication skills, and the ability to balance multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of related work experience.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to prioritize multiple requests and maintain confidentiality.
• Proficiency with office software and databases.

Responsibilities

• Manages telephone and email communications for leaders and coordinates responses.
• Collaborates on projects and tracks key deliverables.
• Coordinates events and prepares presentations and reports.
• Manages leader calendars and schedules with discretion and urgency.
• Staffs meetings and handles correspondence for leaders.

Skills

Communication

Word processing

Spreadsheets

Discretion

Education

Vocational training / apprenticeships

Job description

The University Of Chicago seeks an Executive Assistant/Chair’s Assistant to provide confidential, high-level support to the Chair and Executive Administrator of the Ben May Department for Cancer Research. You will manage calendars, schedule meetings, coordinate events and prepare documents with discretion.

Ideal candidates have 7+ years of related experience, exceptional communication skills, and the ability to balance multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.