Executive Assistant
Critical Mass · Chicago, IL · 2 wk ago
Administrative$65k–$75k/yrFull-time
Agency Critical Mass
About the role
The Executive Assistant provides overall organizational support to the CEO, President, GM, CFO, and SVP’s. They play a key role in managing agendas, responding appropriately to various correspondence, coordinating meetings, travel and expenses, and personal tasks for the Executives. This seasoned employee is the go-to person for any questions related to the exec team. In addition, the executive assistant forms strong relationships with all employees, lending a helping hand where needed.
Responsibilities
- Respond to and/or delegate various correspondences on behalf of the full office C-suite and executive level team members
- Work closely with the entire office, including leads and the office manager to make sure that internal functions or global projects run smoothly
- Manage multiple agendas, while assisting the exec in prompt and effective management of meetings, conference calls and timelines
- Handle a wide and complex variety of administrative support duties and tasks such as owning schedules, managing calendars, booking travel and running errands (coffee runs, Christmas shopping, lunch orders etc.)
- Manage all DSOW (Detailed Statement of Work) tasks and organize electronic legal files
- Organize office monthly meetings with presentations, updates, set up etc.
- Maintain client confidence and protect operations by keeping information confidential
Requirements
- 2-3 years of professional experience, preferably as an Executive Assistant or Senior Secretary
- Highly proficient in the use of MS Office products, Visio, PowerPoint
- Superior communication skills, both oral and written and excellent word processing skills
- A stickler for detail and takes ownership of tasks and drives through to completion
- Ability to multi-task and meet tight deadlines
- Must work well under pressure
- Customer service focused attitude
- Must be flexible
Pay
$65,000–$75,000
Schedule
Omnicom’s policy requires employees to work in the office for a minimum of three days a week, unless additional in-office days are directed by their agency or manager.