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Administrative Assistant

Job in Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, 60290, USA
Listing for: The Larko Group
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-10-17
Job specializations:
  • Administrative/Clerical
    Office Administrator/ Coordinator, Executive Admin/ Personal Assistant, Virtual Assistant/ Remote Admin, Business Administration
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 42000 - 64000 USD Yearly USD 42000.00 64000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below

Our client is hiring an Administrative Assistant to provide high-level support to a team of Business Development professionals. We’re looking for a proactive, detail-oriented, and highly organized professional who anticipates needs, takes initiative, communicates well, and can manage multiple priorities with discretion and sound judgment. This role will interact with senior leaders, clients, and prospects, requiring a polished, professional presence and a positive, can-do attitude.

The ideal candidate will thrive in a collaborative environment alongside smart, thoughtful, and successful colleagues. They’ll be energized by being part of a team focused on excellence, enjoy building relationships across all levels of an organization, and bring a dependable, proactive approach to getting things done.

Responsibilities
  • Manage complex calendars, scheduling, meetings, and shifting priorities with sound judgment and attention to detail.
  • Coordinate extensive domestic and international travel, including itineraries, visas, meeting logistics, and last-minute changes.
  • Support client-facing activities across global markets, working comfortably across time zones and cultures with professionalism and discretion.
  • Assist with longer-term projects by organizing timelines, action items, meeting materials, and follow-up.
  • Review and appropriately manage incoming requests, inquiries, and communications.
  • Prepare meeting materials, presentations, correspondence, and other administrative documents.
  • Take meeting notes and organize information into clear, actionable documents.
  • Prepare and submit travel and expense reports using Concur.
  • Handle confidential and sensitive information with a high level of discretion.
  • Provide backup support to other assistants and pitch in wherever needed to keep the team moving.
  • Assist with occasional personal support and ad hoc requests.
Ideal Experience
  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional experience, with 3+ years of corporate administrative support experience preferred; financial services experience is a plus.
  • Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Word, Excel, and PowerPoint;
    Salesforce experience preferred.
  • Proven ability to manage complex calendars, travel, competing priorities, and last-minute changes with efficiency and sound judgment.
  • Exceptional written and verbal communication skills with a polished, professional presence.
  • Highly organized, detail-oriented, and proactive, with strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.
  • Demonstrated discretion, integrity, and ability to handle confidential information appropriately.
  • Ability to build strong relationships with executives, clients, and internal and external stakeholders.
  • Self-directed and resourceful, with the ability to take ownership of projects and see tasks through to completion.
  • Comfortable managing multiple priorities and deadlines while maintaining a high level of accuracy and quality.
  • Strong business acumen, good judgment, and a collaborative mindset.

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