Administrative Assistant

Lee Hecht Harrison

Chicago, IL

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$28–$30 Per Hour
SKILLS
Administrative Skills, Administrator Documentation, Calendar Management, Communication Skills, Credit Cards, Detail Oriented, English Language, Event Management, Executive Assistant Skills , Intranet, Leadership, Logistics, Mail Processing, Meeting Minutes, Microsoft Product Family, Microsoft SharePoint, Multilingual, Multitasking, Organizational Skills, Plan Meetings, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Reconciliation, Schedule Development, Spanish Language, Team Player, Travel Planning, Writing Skills
LOCATION
Chicago, IL
POSTED
3 days ago

Administrative Assistant (Contract) - Pilsen Area, Chicago, IL

Pay: $28-30/hour

Schedule: Full-Time | Onsite

Job Type: Temporary / Contract

We are seeking a highly organized and professional Administrative Assistant to support a fast-paced department in the Pilsen area of Chicago. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a collaborative environment, enjoys managing multiple priorities, and has strong administrative, scheduling, and communication skills.

Key Responsibilities

  • Coordinate calendars, meetings, travel arrangements, and department schedules.

  • Prepare meeting agendas, take meeting minutes, and manage follow-up action items.

  • Set up and support virtual meetings using Microsoft Teams, Zoom, and related platforms.

  • Manage correspondence, memos, reports, and departmental communications.

  • Assist with credit card reconciliations, expense reporting, and administrative documentation.

  • Serve as a liaison between departments and assist with internal communications.

  • Coordinate office supplies, mail distribution, meeting logistics, and special events.

  • Maintain and update SharePoint and intranet content.

Qualifications

  • 2+ years of administrative, executive support, or office coordination experience.

  • Strong experience with Microsoft Office and SharePoint.

  • Excellent organizational skills

  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.

  • Ability to work independently

  • High attention to detail and commitment to professionalism.

  • Experience supporting leadership teams and coordinating meetings/events preferred.

  • Bilingual English/Spanish is a plus.

If you are a detail-oriented administrative professional who enjoys keeping teams organized and operations running smoothly, we'd love to hear from you!

Benefits statement: LHH offers Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance, 401k and additional benefits to our associates.

Pay Details: $28.00 to $30.00 per hour

Search managed by: Marissa Osorio

Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Military connected talent encouraged to apply

To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please navigate to https://www.lhh.com/us/en/candidate-privacy

The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:

  • The California Fair Chance Act
  • Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
  • Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
  • San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

Massachusetts Candidates Only: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

About the Company

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Lee Hecht Harrison