Contract Executive Assistant
LaSalle Network is hiring for a Contract Executive Assistant with a healthcare industry-leading company known for its innovation and impactful mission supporting union workers and families across the United States.
LaSalle Network is partnering with our client to find a highly polished, experienced Executive Assistant for a temporary contract position based in Oak Brook, IL, supporting a senior leader in a dynamic, fast-paced environment. This role offers an exciting opportunity to work closely with senior leadership, providing strategic support and elevating the executive experience during a key transition period. The ideal candidate will be proactive, polished, organized, and able to operate seamlessly in a high-pressure environment.
Responsibilities
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Own and manage a highly complex executive calendar, including meetings, travel, events, deadlines, and competing priorities. Understand executive priorities and proactively determine what can be moved, adjusted, or escalated.
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Support high-visibility meetings and events, coordinating logistics, preparing materials, agendas, presentations, and briefing documents.
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Serve as a professional liaison with Trustees, vendors, consultants, external partners, and internal leaders, maintaining a high level of confidentiality.
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Manage expense reporting through systems such as Concur and support vendor onboarding, contract administration, and invoice processing.
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Assist with special projects and organizational initiatives, utilizing Microsoft Office Suite, including Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, and SharePoint.
Qualifications
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7+ years of Executive Assistant experience supporting senior executives in complex environments.
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5+ years supporting C-suite or senior leaders, including experience working with high-level meetings, Trustees, Boards, vendors, or external stakeholders.
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Strong executive presence, professionalism, and experience maintaining confidentiality.
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Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel (including pivot tables, reporting, charts, tracking spreadsheets), PowerPoint, and Teams.
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Ability to anticipate executive needs, manage competing priorities, and handle sensitive information with discretion.
Key Details
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Employment Type: Contract – October 2026
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Compensation: $40 – $46 hourly
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Benefits (Contract): LaSalle Network consultants are eligible to enroll in benefits. For details, visit: https://www.thelasallenetwork.com/consultants/
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Location: Oak Brook, IL
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Work Model: Hybrid
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Travel Requirements: Occasional travel may be required: Boston, Downtown, Chicago, West Coast locations, executive meetings and organizational events
Ready to take the next step in your career? Apply today we're actively interviewing and excited to meet you.
Jessica McCourt
#LI-JM2
LNOSHR
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.
LaSalle Network is the premier staffing and recruiting firm, earning over 100 culture, revenue and industry-based awards from major publications and having its company experts regularly contribute insights on retention strategies, hiring trends, hiring challenges, and more to national news outlets. LaSalle Network offers temporary Field Employees benefit plans including medical, dental and vision coverage. Family Medical Leave, Worker's Compensation, Paid Leave and Sick Leave are also provided. View a full list of our benefits here
All assignments are at-will and their duration is subject to change.