Job Title: Administrative Assistant
Pay: $24.00–$25.00/hour
Hours: Monday–Friday; 8:00 AM–5:00 PM
Location: Chicago, IL 60637 (Onsite)
Overview
We are seeking a highly organized, detail-oriented Administrative Assistant to provide administrative and office management support in a professional environment. The ideal candidate will have excellent communication skills, strong multitasking abilities, and experience managing calendars, correspondence, documents, and competing priorities.
Required Skills
Previous administrative or office support experience.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Excellent organizational and time management skills.
Ability to prioritize multiple assignments and meet deadlines.
Experience with calendar management, scheduling, and document preparation.
Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
Strong problem-solving, critical thinking, and decision-making skills.
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
Professional interpersonal skills and ability to interact with diverse groups.
Strong attention to detail and ability to work under pressure.
Job Description
Provide daily administrative support to management and department staff.
Serve as the first point of contact for visitors, phone calls, and email inquiries.
Manage calendars, schedule meetings, and coordinate appointments.
Prepare, organize, and maintain documents, reports, and correspondence.
Coordinate travel arrangements and meeting logistics.
Respond to routine and non-routine administrative inquiries.
Manage multiple priorities while ensuring deadlines are met.
Maintain confidential records and sensitive information.
Support general office operations and departmental administrative needs.
Build and maintain positive working relationships with staff and stakeholders.
Preferred Skills
Experience supporting multiple managers or departments.
Previous experience in a university, educational institution, or professional office environment.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
Experience coordinating meetings, travel, and complex calendars.
Benefits (employee contribution):
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. Rate of pay within the stated range will depend on the qualification of the applicant.