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Administrative Assistant, Evanston, IL (On-site)

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)

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