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Executive Assistant

$80,000 - $90,000 yearly
Job Category: Administrative
Position Type: Direct Hire / Permanent
Work Model: Remote
Location: Chicago, Illinois
Job ID: 160754
Benefits: Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance
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A global executive advisory firm is seeking a highly organized and proactive Executive Assistant to support senior leadership in a fast-paced, client-focused environment. This role plays an important part in ensuring executives operate efficiently by managing schedules, preparing client materials, coordinating global meetings, and supporting search projects from start to finish.


Responsibilities


  • Manage complex executive calendars, ensuring efficient scheduling and prioritization of meetings
  • Serve as the primary point of contact for internal and external communications
  • Coordinate virtual and in-person meetings, including agendas, logistics, and follow-up action items
  • Arrange domestic and international travel, including flights, accommodations, ground transportation, and detailed itineraries
  • Prepare executive expense reports and ensure accuracy of client-related expenses
  • Create and format client presentations, proposals, and business development materials
  • Prepare search-related documents including position specifications, progress reports, candidate presentations, reference reports, and scorecards
  • Track the progress of search assignments and special projects, providing status updates when needed
  • Build and maintain relationships with senior executives, board members, and external partners
  • Maintain organized records and documentation related to executive and client work
  • Identify opportunities to improve operational processes and administrative workflows
  • Handle sensitive and confidential information with professionalism and discretion

Requirements

  • Proven experience as an Executive Assistant or similar role supporting senior executives
  • Bachelor’s degree preferred, but not required
  • Strong organizational and time-management skills with exceptional attention to detail
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment
  • Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work independently with minimal supervision
  • High level of discretion when handling confidential and sensitive information
  • Professional demeanor and ability to interact with individuals at all levels of an organization
  • Proactive, dependable, and able to remain calm under pressure

Compensation: $70k-$90k 
Benefits: Medical/Dental/Vision
Location: Remote MUST be sitting out of CST or EST timezone 

Allison Sachnoff
Senior Recruiter
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LaSalle Network is an Equal Opportunity Employer m/f/d/v.

LaSalle Network is the leading provider of direct hire and temporary staffing services. For over two decades, LaSalle has helped organizations hire faster and connect top talent with opportunities, from entry-level positions to the C-suite. With units specializing in Accounting and Finance, Administrative, Engineering, Marketing, Technology, Supply Chain, Revenue Cycle, Call Center, Human Resources and Executive Search, LaSalle offers staffing and recruiting solutions to companies of all sizes and across all industries.