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Pickford Peak Ltd
Location: Chicago, IL 60612 Document ID: A7041-0D9X Posted on: 2013-01-2801/28/2013 Job Type: RegularJob Schedule:Full-time
Will pay relocation expenses
HOUR Hourly Wage: $15 -- $19 Minimum Education: High School2013-02-27
Administrative Assistant/Typist Needed
The ideal candidate must be articulate, experienced, bright and resourceful to juggle and prioritize the ever-changing workload.
Key Responsibilities:
. Heavy scheduling with control of personal and professional diary to manage appointments
· Presentation editing using Word, PowerPoint and Excel
· Manage and screen mail and e-mail correspondence as well as phone calls for executives; determine importance, urgency and priority level, take action as necessary
· Book meetings and arrange catering for same
· Develop and maintain appropriate document filing systems, with a focus on electronic file retention
· Ensure confidentiality and discretion at all times both inside the office and out
· Maintain availability by email and phone for urgent/emergency after-hours needs
· Create a flawless transition for executives between locations and manage all in a caring manner
Skills:
· Self-starter able to work independently on projects without constant contact
· Excellent Microsoft Office skills particularly Outlook and Word
· Proficiency in PowerPoint and Excel required
· Ability to shift between heavy executive contact/workload when executives are on site to day-to-day projects when executives are overseas.
· Ability to thrive in entrepreneurial atmosphere where collaboration and teamwork are required
· Strength in areas of organization and problem-solving to proactively time-manage busy executives (fixer)
· Keen attention to detail with the ability to track and manage multiple projects at one time
· Excellent judgment, discretion, and diplomacy. Ability to communicate with senior-level executives
· Gracious, hospitable and welcoming
· High level of energy and enthusiasm; positive presence in busy office
· Flexibility to work overtime when the workload dictates to assure smooth experience for executives particularly when they are in the country
· High school diploma’s Degree preferred
· Minimum 2-3 years’ experience
Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), Life, STD, LTD plans
Interested and qualified candidate can send resume to hurtakkristen@yahoo.com