Executive Assistant

Do you have 2 years of Admin experience

Are you passionate about education

A mission-driven higher education nonprofit is seeking a highly organized Executive Assistant to support the President and Chief of Staff in a fast-paced collaborative environment.

This is a Temporary to Permanent role. 35 hours a week Hybrid located in Downtown Chicago.

ORGANIZATION:Higher Education Education Nonprofit

LOCATION: Chicago River North

POSITION TITLE: Executive Assistant

SCHEDULE: 35 hours -Hybrid- M and F remote unless there is an in-person meeting

DURATION: Temporary to Permanent

Pay- $25/hr

Is This Your Dream Job

This role is ideal for a proactive professional who thrives on managing complex schedules coordinating high-level communications and ensuring executive operations run smoothly. The Executive Assistant will serve as a key representative of the Presidents Office and must maintain a high level of professionalism discretion and attention to detail.

Our Ideal Candidate:

• 2 years of administrative experience required
• Prior experience supporting senior executives or C-level leadership required
• Bachelors Degree required
• Strong organizational written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities with discretion and professionalism
• Detail-oriented with strong follow-through and problem-solving skills

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working in higher education and/or mission-driven organizations
• Demonstrated engagement in volunteer nonprofit or mission-oriented work
• Experience supporting executives in fast-paced or highly collaborative environments

How You Will Spend Your Day:

• Manage and triage the Presidents inbox routing communications appropriately and drafting responses as needed
• Oversee the Presidents calendar and structure daily scheduling priorities including coordinating meeting logistics and resolving scheduling conflicts
• Support the Chief of Staff with calendar management and scheduling coordination
• Prepare daily briefs agendas and meeting materials to ensure the President is fully prepared for engagements and events
• Track action items deadlines and executive commitments following up with internal and external stakeholders as needed
• Provide ad-hoc administrative and operational support to the President and Chief of Staff
• Maintain professionalism and strong communication while representing the Presidents Office internally and externally

Wed love to hear from you! Resumes will be submitted to the client by eod Wednesday 08/05/26

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