Temporary Executive Assistant

Joss Search; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package from day one

Job summary

Joss Search is assisting an international management consultancy with offices in Europe and the US, seeking an Executive Assistant for maternity cover. The fixed-term contract starts in December and directly supports two partners and three associate directors in a fast-paced, collaborative culture where initiative is valued.

Key duties include calendar management, scheduling meetings, booking international and domestic travel, processing expenses, and handling ad hoc projects.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of executive assistant experience.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced setting.
• Warm, proactive, and proactive thinking ahead.
• Professionalism and discretion are essential.

Responsibilities

• Support calendar management and scheduling of meetings.
• Book international and domestic travel.
• Process expenses.
• Handle ad hoc projects as needed.

Skills

Calendar management

Meeting coordination

Travel booking

Expense processing

Discretion

Tools

Outlook

MS Office

Job description

Our client is an international management consultancy with a reputation for helping businesses find growth opportunities through strategies that drive long-term success. With offices in Europe and the US, the firm is known for its collaborative culture, and commitment to excellence across all areas of its business.

THE ROLE

This is an Executive Assistant role covering a maternity leave on a fixed term contract starting in December, to closely support two partners and three associate directors. They are looking for a personable, driven and proactive candidate who thrives in collaborative and fast paced environments, with a no-task-too-small mentality.

Key responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Supporting with all calendar management
• Scheduling and coordinating meetings
• Booking all international and domestic travel
• Processing expenses
• Handling other Ad hoc projects as and when needing

THE CANDIDATE

• 3-5 years' EA experience
• Strong organizational and communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and thrive in a fast-paced setting
• Warm, proactive, and committed to thinking one step ahead of the game
• Professionalism and discretion are essential

THE COMP/BENEFITS

• In-office presence required 5 days a week
• Access to the firms benefits package from day one

Joss Search is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer, passionately supporting and promoting equality, diversity and inclusion. We are committed to building an inclusive culture, respecting our individual differences and bringing our community together.