The ideal candidate thrives in dynamic environments, anticipates needs, and is comfortable supporting a highly visible, externally engaged CEO.
Executive Assistant to CEO Key Responsibilities:
- Manage a complex and ever-changing calendar, ensuring alignment with organizational priorities
- Coordinate and prioritize high-volume email communications, including drafting and responding on behalf of the CEO
- Serve as a gatekeeper and strategic partner, managing competing demands on the CEO’s time
- Prepare the CEO for meetings, events, and speaking engagements (briefings, materials, logistics)
- Coordinate travel arrangements and daily logistics, including transportation and scheduling transitions
- Support cross-functional collaboration with internal leadership, including C-Suite stakeholders
- Assist with meeting coordination, including agendas, materials, and follow-ups
- Provide support for board-related activities as needed
- Ensure seamless day-to-day operations for the CEO in a fast-moving environment
Executive Assistant to CEO Qualifications:
- 5+ years of experience supporting senior executives
- Experience in a fast-paced environment
- Experience supporting a public-facing executive
- Exposure to nonprofit organizations, board interactions, or external stakeholders
- Experience managing complex scheduling across multiple stakeholders
- Strong ability to prioritize, multitask, and adapt to changing needs
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Proven ability to exercise discretion and handle confidential information
- Highly proactive with strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail
- Comfortable acting as a gatekeeper and managing up effectively
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and/or Google Workspace
Work Environment: Hybrid, based in downtown Chicago, 4 days on-site, 1 day remote + floating remote days
Pay: $45-52/hr
Benefits: LaSalle Consultants are eligible for benefits including health, dental and vision, full benefits provided upon conversion, if applicable.
Rachel Holmes
Principal, LaSalle Network
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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.
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.