Executive Assistant | Chicago | $75K–$100K + Bonus
LHH is working with a growing, highly respected organization in downtown Chicago that is looking for an experienced Executive Assistant to provide high-level support to a senior executive.
This is a great opportunity for someone who is proactive, polished, highly organized, and genuinely enjoys being the right hand to a busy executive. They are looking for someone who doesn’t simply wait for direction, but anticipates needs, takes ownership, and keeps things moving in a fast-paced environment.
What you’ll be doing:
- Manage a complex, high-volume calendar and competing priorities
- Coordinate meetings, logistics, travel, reservations, and events
- Prepare and format presentations, reports, memos, and other professional materials
- Track priorities, deadlines, and follow-up items
- Assist with both professional and occasional personal tasks
- Communicate with senior-level internal and external contacts
- Handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion
- Jump in wherever needed and proactively solve problems
What they’re looking for:
- 8+ years of Executive Assistant or senior-level administrative support experience
- Someone proactive who anticipates needs rather than waits for direction
- Polished, professional, and confident communicator
- Strong judgment and discretion
- Highly organized with excellent attention to detail
- Adaptable and comfortable when priorities change quickly
- Strong Microsoft Office skills
- A positive, “can-do” mentality
- Career stability and longevity with previous organizations are a plus
Chicago Loop | 5 days onsite
$75,000–$120,000 + discretionary bonus , depending on experience
This is an excellent opportunity for an EA who loves being the person behind the scenes who keeps everything organized, stays two steps ahead, and becomes a trusted partner to the executive they support.
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Executive Assistant in chicago at Unknown Company
- Typical pay
- $45,000–$72,556
For context, most administrative assistants earn between $45,000–$72,556 a year according to Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data. What this particular role pays is set by the employer — check the description above.
This position is listed as full time and onsite.