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Executive Assistant

Job in Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, 60684, USA
Listing for: Robert Half
Seasonal/Temporary position
Listed on 2026-09-18
Job specializations:
  • Administrative/Clerical
    Office Administrator/ Coordinator, Executive Admin/ Personal Assistant
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Description We are looking for an Executive Assistant to support senior leadership through thoughtful coordination, strong organization, and dependable day-to-day administrative support. This Long-term Contract position is ideal for someone who can manage shifting priorities, maintain well-structured schedules, and ensure travel and meetings run smoothly. The role requires excellent attention to detail, sound judgment, and the ability to keep executive operations organized and efficient.

Responsibilities:

- Manage complex executive calendars, balancing priorities and adjusting schedules to accommodate changing business needs.

- Arrange domestic and international travel plans, including itineraries, transportation, lodging, and related logistics.

- Coordinate meeting schedules for leadership, ensuring participants, timing, and materials are aligned in advance.

- Prepare and organize travel details so executives have clear, accurate information for upcoming trips.

- Support executive meetings by handling scheduling logistics, confirming attendance, and helping meetings stay well organized.

- Monitor calendar conflicts and proactively recommend solutions that improve time management and workflow efficiency.

- Maintain clear and effective communication with internal and external stakeholders regarding scheduling and travel coordination. Requirements - Proven experience providing administrative support in an executive assistant or similar role.

- Strong ability to manage calendars involving multiple priorities and time-sensitive changes.

- Demonstrated experience booking and coordinating business travel arrangements with accuracy.

- Comfortable organizing executive meetings and handling related scheduling details.

- Excellent written and verbal communication skills in a detail-oriented business environment.

- High level of organization, discretion, and attention to detail.

- Ability to work independently while managing competing deadlines effectively. Talent Match®

Robert Half is the world's first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles.

Robert Half works to put you in the best position to succeed. We provide access to top jobs, competitive compensation and benefits, and free online training. Stay on top of every opportunity - whenever you choose - even on the go. Download the Robert Half app ()  and get 1-tap apply, notifications of AI-matched jobs, and much more.

Our specialized recruiting professionals apply their expertise and utilize our proprietary AI to find you great job matches faster.

All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit  for more information.

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