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Instituto del Progreso Latino lists this Executive Assistant - IDPL (Administration) opportunity in chicago, Illinois. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Executive Assistant - IDPL (Administration)The Executive Assistant provides high-level administrative and operational support to the President and CEO, ensuring effective coordination of executive office activities, communications, schedules, meetings, and special projects. The position serves as a key liaison with internal and external stakeholders, supports Board-related activities, and assists with organizational initiatives and events. The Executive Assistant exercises sound judgment, maintains confidentiality, and manages multiple priorities while helping ensure the efficient operation of the Executive Office.Essential Duties And ResponsibilitiesOffice Manager FunctionsMaintains Supervisor's appointment calendar, schedules appointments, and makes travel arrangements.Answer phone calls and direct calls to appropriate parties or take messages.Manage office services by organizing office operations and procedures, order office supplies.Manage the building room reservations, room set up and day-to-day activities.Welcomes individuals and groups and assist where needed on site visits and tours.Develop, format, and edit presentations, spreadsheets, and other deliverables including social media post.Prepare President's office reports, letters and or other correspondence.Research and document information using various internet engines and sites.Provides services and information to internal personnel.Point of contact for basic office maintenance, including building access.Receive incoming mail/package deliveries as well as assist with outgoing mail/packages.Coordinate with other staff members on projects, events, reports, etc.Other duties as assigned.Special Project Coordinator FunctionsProvide project management through the development of new events.Collaborate with departments to carry out community distributions.Support and coach teams with implementing new projects.Develop and facilitate team meetings, as needed.Oversee and ensure high quality of special projects including but not limited to food pantry, toy drive, prom event, and other volunteer events.Coordinate events related to communications including social media.Board Liaison FunctionsCoordinate all logistics of all board meetings and events.Manage/Achieve meeting in minutes.Act as primary point of communication for the president's office to all board members for all.QualificationsBachelor's degree preferred or equivalent with more than 5 years of relevant prior experience in similar positions or performing similar dutiesExceptional judgment in handling requests/problems in supervisor's absence, including assessment of level of issue and referral of issue to appropriate sourceExperience working with a non-profit organization, including knowledge of governanceProficient in computer/technological skills; Microsoft Office applicationsAbility to edit and compose effective memos, agendas, correspondence and presentationsBilingual Preferred (Spanish)Proficient in Internet researchAbility to work independently, as well as in groupsAbility to delegate tasks and look at the larger picture in projectsDemonstrate passion and commitment to the organization's work and missionThe above is intended to describe the general conditions of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities and requirements.Physical DemandsNature of work requires an ability to operate standard business office equipment. Requires ability to communicate and exchange information, collect, compile and prepare work documents, as well as set-up and maintain work files. Position involves lifting, pushing, bending, and reaching.Working ConditionsMajority of work performed in a general office environment. Position requires availability for extended hours plus non-traditional hours may be required to perform job duties. Also requires participation and attendance at organization sponsored events and meetings.BenefitsMedicalDentalVisonLife InsuranceShort Term DisabilityLong Term Disability403b retirement saving planPaid Time OffVacationSickPersonalHolidaysInstituto del Progresso Latino is an Equal Opportunity Employer
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chicago, IL, 60601, US
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