The Receptionist will manage the office and handle duties for upper management. This individual must be efficient and comfortable being a member of a team. The ability to multi-task, while maintaining complex schedules and managing administrative support, is essential in this position. Duties may include fielding telephone calls, receiving and directing visitors, word processing, creating spreadsheets and presentations, and filing. Intermediate Microsoft Office skills, Internet research abilities, and effective communication skills are required. They should be resourceful, good problem solver and organized. Assuring a steady completion of workload in a timely manner is key to success in this position.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Answer and direct phone calls
Provide support to upper management and supporting team
Submit and reconcile expense reports
Distribute letters, faxes, and forms
Develop and maintain a filing system
Order office supplies and research new deals and suppliers
Maintain contact lists
Organize and schedule appointments
Book travel arrangements
Provide general support to visitors
Act as the point of contact for internal and external clients
Other duties as assigned
Required Education and Experience
Excellent organizational skills
Effective communication skills
0-1 year’s experience as a Receptionist/Administrative Assistant
Solid understanding of MS Office
High School Diploma/GED or above
Valid Driver's License
Ability to drive to work as needed
Preferred Education and Experience
2+ years of experience in front desk/office reception support
BS degree in Business Administration or related field
Advanced aptitude with MS Office
Available to speak, read and write in Chinese mandarin will be a plus but not necessary
Salary Range: $18.00 - $20.00 per hour
Benefits Include: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, and 401k
Numbers & Facts
Location
Chicago, IL
Job Type
Full-time
Salary
$18–$20 Per Hour
Skills
Administrative Skillsunmatched
Business Administrationunmatched
Calendar Managementunmatched
Communication Skillsunmatched
Contact Managementunmatched
Driver's Licenseunmatched
Fax Machinesunmatched
High School Diplomaunmatched
Internet Researchunmatched
Internet Technologyunmatched
Interpersonal Skillsunmatched
Mandarin Chinese Languageunmatched
Microsoft Officeunmatched
Multitaskingunmatched
Office Managementunmatched
Order Suppliesunmatched
Organizational Skillsunmatched
Plan Meetingsunmatched
Problem Solving Skillsunmatched
Research Skillsunmatched
Spreadsheetsunmatched
Systems Maintenanceunmatched
Telephone Skillsunmatched
Time Managementunmatched
Travel Planningunmatched
Vendor/Supplier Selectionunmatched
Word Processingunmatched
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