Job Information
Aston Carter Executive Assistant in Chicago, Illinois
Job Title: Executive Assistant
Job Description
Work closely with the Regional President, ensuring they are well-informed of upcoming commitments and responsibilities and providing necessary follow-ups. Act as a barometer by staying updated on issues within the environment and keeping executives informed. Manage correspondence, draft documents, and handle sensitive information with discretion. Organize the executives' appointment schedules, including planning and scheduling meetings, conferences, and travel. Oversee day-to-day office operations and contribute to management efforts by coordinating and facilitating management meetings.
Hard Skills
MS Office suite proficiency
Experience with organizing calendars
Experience with handling expenses
Experience booking travel
Soft Skills
Strong communication skills, both verbal and written
Excellent interpersonal skills
Exceptional organizational skills
Ability to work well with all levels of internal management and staff, as well as outside clients and vendors
Job Type
This is a Contract-to-Hire position with a duration of 6 Month(s).
Work Site
This is a fully on-site position in Chicago, Illinois.
Work Environment
Beautiful downtown office, minutes from Union Station.
About Aston Carter:
Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® double diamond winner for both client and talent service.
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
At Aston Carter, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through:
Hiring diverse talent
Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection
Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
Ensuring growth opportunities for our people
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com (%20astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com) for other accommodation options.