Administrative Assistant, Evanston, IL (On-site)
We’re seeking a sharp, solutions-oriented Administrative Assistant to join a leading and close-knit private equity team. You will be at the center of it all, ensuring smooth daily operations, providing top-tier administrative support, and helping the dynamic office run like clockwork. The ideal candidate is highly organized, detail-driven, and thrives in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment. You should be comfortable managing multiple priorities, anticipating needs, and handling everything from calendar coordination to event planning with confidence and discretion. This is a newly created role due to growth within the firm!
Responsibilities
- Prepare expense reports for Operating Partners and Vice Presidents through Concur, for about 6-7 individuals.
- Assist in meeting scheduling and calendar management.
- Participate in the planning, managing, and executing of approximately 8 different events annually, with some travel required.
- Oversee general office operations/technology and maintain a clean and organized work environment.
- Ensure that technology is functional for meetings, conference calls, and videoconferences.
- Coordinate office management issues, such as office supply orders, as they arise.
- Help make travel arrangements using search engines, Amex Travel.
- Create and maintain files.
- Perform related clerical tasks such as photocopying, scanning, printing, mailing, and sorting mail.
- Receive and sign for deliveries/packages.
- Coverage of the reception area.
- Liaise with external vendors, service providers, and building management to address office-related issues.
- Assist in data management/input of Deal-Cloud (CRM).
- Assist in onboarding new employees and organizing staff events.
- Collaborate with team members to support special projects and initiatives as needed.
- Provide support in the absence of an Executive Assistant.
- Collect and distribute mail.
Ideal Experience
- A college degree is preferred.
- 3-5 years of administrative experience within a finance environment is a plus.
- Advanced or Intermediate-level knowledge of MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook is required.
- Experience with Adobe Acrobat is preferred. Concur and Deal Cloud experience is a plus.
- Ability to meet deadlines, multitask, and prioritize multiple requests.
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail are a must.
- Must be punctual and dependable.
- Demonstrate initiative to independently identify needs and flexibility to help out where needed.
- Ability to use resources efficiently and effectively.
- Eagerness to learn and ability to work independently while being a team player.
- Effective management and support of 6-7 employees, including calendar management
- Must be able to communicate effectively with investors and must be able to interact effectively in a service-oriented environment at all levels.
- Strong verbal, written, and listening skills.
- Excellent writing and proofreading.
- Must be able to maintain a high degree of confidentiality.
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Up to $85,000 salary per year (based on experience)