EXECUTIVE/PERSONAL ASSISTANT to the PRINCIPAL for HIGH-END RESIDENTIAL INTERIOR DESIGN FIRM

We are a premier Chicago residential interior design firm comprised of the best and brightest design professionals. Located in the Chicago River North Gallery District near public transportation, we are seeking qualified and experienced candidates for our Executive/Personal Assistant to the Principal position.

 

Reporting directly to the Senior Principal, the Executive/Personal Assistant is primarily responsible for all administrative functions in support of her office and her personal life. Specific duties of the position include managing the Principal?s calendar (business & personal) and independently scheduling appointments as appropriate; meeting and travel planning; preparing routine and advanced correspondence that include highly confidential and time-sensitive letters, memoranda, and reports; following up on calls and emails to/from the Principal as assigned; arranging certain company meetings, issuing information or invitations and ordering needed supplies as required; and performing other related duties as assigned in order to help meet the Principal?s goals and objectives.

Preferred qualifications include an AA degree in Administration, Business or related field and/or the equivalent combination of education and experience, Bachelor?s degree preferred; a minimum of 5-7+ years of demonstrated successful executive administrative  support, background in fast-paced professional environment or relevant service industry experience with direct customer interaction highly desirable; excellent interpersonal communication skills, both written and oral; the ability to establish rapport with a diverse internal and external customer base from all backgrounds; computer proficiency in MS Outlook, Word and Excel a must; and the ability to work the core hours of Monday-Friday, 9am-5pm.  Occasionally, may be requested to work until 6:30pm based on business needs and the Principal?s schedule.

If you meet the qualifications and are interested in this exciting opportunity with competitive compensation and benefits in a dynamic and friendly work environment, please apply using the Monster link below. PLEASE NOTE: RESUMES THAT INCLUDES SALARY REQUIREMENTS WILL BE REVIEWED AND GIVEN FIRST CONSIDERATION. No phone calls please and local candidates preferred as relocation package is not available.