Strategic Executive Assistant to Leaders | Hybrid Chicago

Capital University; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work environment in Chicago

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) plan

Unlimited PTO policy

Wellness program

Community giving and volunteer program

Job summary

Human Capital Education seeks a proactive Executive Assistant to support the Enrollment Optimization and Analytics team and Managing Directors. The role blends executive support, client coordination, deliverable development, and project follow-through in a fast-paced consulting environment.

The ideal candidate communicates clearly, protects confidential information, and can coordinate calendars, travel, and client deliverables while enabling senior leaders to focus on strategic priorities and

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in executive or administrative support, project coordination, or a comparable business operations role.
• Strong organizational and project management skills with attention to detail.
• Strong written and verbal communication with experience drafting and editing polished materials.
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft 365, especially PowerPoint, Excel, Word, Outlook, and Teams.

Responsibilities

• Anticipate the needs of the EOA team and Managing Directors, identify risks, and help leaders prioritize work with high client and business impact.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships through professional communication and follow-through.
• Prepare leaders and project teams for client meetings with agendas, materials, analyses, and presentations; document decisions and drive follow-up.
• Manage client deliverable workflows from planning through final distribution, including version control and approvals.

Skills

Executive support

Project coordination

Microsoft 365

Budgeting

Communication

Attention to detail

Relationship building

Travel planning

Document drafting

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

PowerPoint

Excel

Word

Outlook

Teams

Job description

Human Capital Education seeks a proactive Executive Assistant to support the Enrollment Optimization and Analytics team and Managing Directors. The role blends executive support, client coordination, deliverable development, and project follow-through in a fast-paced consulting environment.

The ideal candidate communicates clearly, protects confidential information, and can coordinate calendars, travel, and client deliverables while enabling senior leaders to focus on strategic priorities and