Executive Assistant

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profile Job Location:

Chicago, IL - USA

profile Yearly Salary: $ 73000 - 100000
Posted on: 6 hours ago
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Department:

Administration

Job Summary

Job Summary

The Executive Assistant provides high-level administrative strategic and operational support to the Co-Founder CEO & Chairman; Managing Partner Chief Investment Officer and Managing Partner Investor Relations. This highly visible role requires a proactive and adaptable professional capable of managing complex schedules confidential information and multi-faceted projects. The ideal candidate will possess exceptional organizational communication and problem-solving skills enabling the assigned executives to focus on high-impact priorities and strategic initiatives.

How you will contribute to our team:

Executive Support

  • Provide comprehensive administrative and operational support to assigned executives.
  • Act as a gatekeeper and primary point of contact for assigned executives fielding and prioritizing requests from both internal and external stakeholders.
  • Manage and maintain the assigned executives complex calendars anticipating needs resolving scheduling conflicts and prioritizing inquiries.
  • Handle incoming communications including screening phone calls drafting correspondence as requested and preparing meeting materials.
  • Organize and coordinate all domestic and international travel logistics including transportation accommodation and detailed itineraries.
  • Complete expense reports and manage other administrative tasks such as creating presentations reports and other documents.
  • Plan and execute special projects and company events on behalf of the assigned executives.
  • Personal assistant responsibilities with the CEO and his family with travel charity political and non-for-profit work tax preparation and personal investments.

Strategic and Operational Support

  • Responsible for Advisory Board meeting communication scheduling and coordination and preparation and distribution of final materials.
  • Conduct research and compile data to prepare the assigned executives for meetings reports and strategic planning.
  • Assist in preparing timely agendas for Advisory Board and Leadership Committee meetings.
  • Serve as a liaison between assigned executives the Advisory Board senior management and external parties to ensure seamless communication and execution of initiatives.
  • Assist in developing and refining internal processes to improve efficiency and support executive workflows.
  • Assist CEO in returning phone calls and emails and maintain accurate contact information.

Confidentiality and Discretion

  • Handle all sensitive and confidential company information with the utmost discretion and integrity.
  • Represent the company and assigned executives in a positive and professional light through consistent follow-through and sound judgment.

What Youll Bring- Desired Skills and Experience

  • Bachelors degree preferred or equivalent experience.
  • A minimum of 15 years in a business environment with at least 5 years of experience supporting a C-level executive in a fast-paced high-growth environment.
  • Expert-level proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook Word Excel and PowerPoint).
  • Demonstrated experience with calendar management travel coordination and expense reporting.
  • Experience with project management and data organization.
  • Experience working closely with a board of directors or equivalent is a plus.
  • Exceptional communication: Mastery of written and verbal communication with the ability to represent the assigned executives voices and adapt style for different audiences.
  • Organizational and time-management skills: The ability to effectively prioritize multiple concurrent projects and manage demanding schedules.
  • Proactive mindset and emotional intelligence: Anticipates needs before they arise and handles complex interpersonal dynamics with poise grace and tact.
  • Discretion and judgment: Possesses a high degree of integrity and is capable of handling sensitive and confidential information appropriately.
  • Adaptability and problem-solving: Able to pivot quickly in a dynamic environment and find solutions to unexpected challenges.
  • Attention to detail: Maintains meticulous accuracy and thoroughness in all work

At Waterton we recognize that compensation and benefits are important to our associates. We offer a wide variety of benefits including:

  • Competitive compensation and incentive program participation
  • Full suite of benefits including Medical Dental Life Disability and even pet insurance
  • 401k match
  • Generous paid time off volunteer time off and paid holidays
  • A commitment to life-long learning through learning plans that include internal and external trainings as well as consideration for tuition reimbursement.
  • Employee discounts and wellness initiatives like an onsite gym.
  • Hybrid work environment (based on business or position needs)

The typical base salary hiring range for this role is $73000.00-$100000.00 per year plus bonus program participation.

The pay range is a base pay only and does not include any additional compensation or bonuses that this position may be eligible for. The pay range is approximate and the actual pay may vary depending on related work experience certifications education and other job-related factors.

Waterton welcomes all.

Waterton is an equal opportunity applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender perception or identity national origin age marital status protected veteran status or disability status.


Required Experience:

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Job SummaryThe Executive Assistant provides high-level administrative strategic and operational support to the Co-Founder CEO & Chairman; Managing Partner Chief Investment Officer and Managing Partner Investor Relations. This highly visible role requires a proactive and adaptable professional capabl...
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Key Skills

  • Time Management
  • Microsoft Office
  • Organizational skills
  • Microsoft Outlook
  • Microsoft Word
  • Personal Assistant Experience
  • Microsoft Powerpoint
  • Calendar Management
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Administrative Experience
  • Microsoft Outlook Calendar
  • Google Suite

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Waterton is a real estate investor and property management company with multifamily apartments and hotels in cities across the U.S.

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