Job Description

STRATEGIC STAFFING SOLUTIONS (S3) HAS AN OPENING!

Executive Assistant
Bolingbrook, IL (Hybrid schedule, 6X a month) 
6+ Months contract with likelihood of extending
Pay Rate: up to $37/HR

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Executive Assistant is responsible for providing administrative support to multiple high-level executives on the Ecommerce & Digital Team, helping to manage schedules, travel and meeting arrangements, and expense reporting, in addition to aiding in the development of correspondence and presentation documents, and communications to the team and the organization. The ideal candidate will have a high degree of accountability and self-management while balancing tasks, partners, and deadlines. 

CORE JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Manage the leader's time through strategic and proactive calendar management and scheduling, including managing invitations and prioritization when calendar conflicts arise
• Coordinate business and event travel for officer level leaders and expense management for Directors and Officers
• Manage meeting set up, including preparing presentation content and handouts, recording meeting notes, troubleshooting technical and logistical issues, and organizing follow up activities
• Prepare & edit drafts of correspondence, agendas, and other communications to a high degree of accuracy and aesthetically pleasing presentations based upon the needs of the business
• Support team engagement and sense of belonging through ensuring leaders are recognizing key milestones: Work anniversaries, Birthday’s, and meaningful Family Events, Planning Team Outings
• Play a role within the broader administrative team, assisting in the execution of events such as leadership offsites, Townhalls, etc.
• Maintaining comprehensive and accurate records
• Be a thought partner by anticipating challenges and driving recommendations for solutions and process improvements

REQUIREMENTS FOR CONSIDERATION:

• 5+ years of executive level assistant experience
• Previous experience working within a retail or merchandising organization preferred
• Ability to work independently and take initiative in a fast-paced environment with minimal supervision
• Ability to multi-task with a strong sense of meeting deadlines and follow-up
• High degree of professionalism, flexibility, and diplomacy
• Demonstrates up-to-date knowledge and skills in technology associated with this position and interested in continuously advancing and developing new skills needed for this role
• Ability to actively listen and ask questions to build understanding, as well as provide clear verbal and written communication
• Able to quickly adapt to change and demonstrate flexibility
• Ability to handle multiple tasks at one time including managing multiple partners and deadlines

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