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SENIOR EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT (DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND SUSTAINABILITY)

Cook County Government · Chicago, IL · 1 mo ago
Administrative$97k/yrFull-time
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About the role

Provides diverse, supportive and complex assistance to bureau/department senior leadership. Prepares confidential memoranda and materials pertinent to scheduled meetings with senior leadership and as otherwise directed. May oversee employees time and attendance records in connection with payroll processing and other County personnel matters. Assists with the preparation and compilation of various reports, operational issues and employment matters as directed including matters highly confidential in nature. Handles sensitive and confidential information while interacting with senior leadership. Coordinates special projects, compiles information and completes complex reports.

Responsibilities

  • Provide diverse, supportive and complex assistance to bureau/department senior leadership.
  • Prepare confidential memoranda and materials for scheduled meetings with senior leadership.
  • Oversee employees' time and attendance records related to payroll processing and other personnel matters.
  • Assist in preparation and compilation of various reports, operational issues, and employment matters, including highly confidential items.
  • Handle sensitive and confidential information when interacting with senior leadership.
  • Coordinate special projects, compile information, and complete complex reports.
But note that we might be duplicating content from About the role. The instruction says preserve ALL substantive information; we can either keep the prose in About the role and not repeat in Responsibilities, or we can split. It's okay to have both but we must not invent or summarize away detail. If we put the same content in both sections, we are repeating but not losing detail. It's okay but maybe better to keep About the role as summary and Responsibilities as bullet list of duties. That's fine. Now Requirements (minimum qualifications):

Requirements

  • Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor’s Degree or higher AND Six (6) years of experience in an administrative role within an executive office environment or directly related experience.
  • Or an equivalent combination of education and/or experience.
  • Successful completion of post-offer tests, which may include a background check, drug screen, and medical examination.
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Qualifications

  • Eight (8) years of experience in an administrative role within an executive office environment.
Now Skills:

Skills

  • Knowledge of the Microsoft Office Suite, including Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint and other advanced office software.
  • Knowledge of specialized administrative procedures and regulations particular to area of assignment.
  • Ability to work independently and collaborate with team members and leadership to oversee and organize initiatives or projects.
  • Skill in oral and written communication.
  • Ability to follow-up in a thorough and timely manner relative to all requests and/or unresolved business.
  • Skill and accuracy in the control, organization and maintenance of files and records according to various methods.
  • Ability to coordinate several tasks at one time and perform well under pressure.
  • This position may require traveling to work assignments for which the employee must provide their own adequate means of transportation.
  • Physical Requirements: Sedentary Work involves exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally or a negligible amount of force frequently to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time.
Now Benefits:

Benefits

  • Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
  • Basic Term Life Insurance
  • Pension Plan and Deferred Compensation Program
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Paid Holidays, Vacation, and Sick Time
  • You May Qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF)
  • For further information on our excellent benefits package, please click on the following link: http://www.cookcountyrisk.com/
Now Pay:

Pay

Salary: $96,607 -- $106,635 Yearly

Now Schedule:

Schedule

The County has a hybrid work environment which allows employees telecommuting and flexible scheduling options.

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