Executive Assistant

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive executive support, including calendar management, meeting coordination, and complex travel planning (both commercial and private aviation).
• Coordinate frequent domestic and international travel, create detailed itineraries.
• Support multiple Principals with varying schedules and expectations, requiring flexibility and a calm, solutions-oriented approach.
• Oversee office management and day-to-day operations to ensure a professional, well-run environment.
• Manage household-related coordination for local residences, including housekeeping staff, maintenance, and repairs.
• Assist with light bookkeeping responsibilities, including Quick Books support for leadership and affiliated business entities.
• Maintain organization and accuracy across schedules, travel, and financial tasks while anticipating needs and minimizing friction for executives.
• Additional responsibilities may include a combination of professional and personal support, evolving with the needs of the role.

• Degree preferred but not required; professionalism, maturity, and discretion are essential.
• Proven experience as an Executive Assistant or in a similarly sophisticated support role.
• Exposure to investment, finance, or professional services is a plus.
• Familiarity with Quick Books and general ledger support.
• Kind, cordial, upbeat, and naturally service-oriented with a positive, can-do attitude.
• Comfortable working with demanding personalities and shifting priorities without disruption.
• Private aviation experience is helpful but not required.
• Strong organizational skills, sound judgment, and the ability to always maintain confidentiality.

The Larko Group is a women-owned, premier staffing and recruiting firm based in Chicago with a nationwide reach. We specialize in Direct Hire, Temp-to-Hire, and Temporary/Project placements across a wide range of roles, including Executive Assistants, Administrative Assistants, Personal Assistants, Chief of Staff, Office Managers, Receptionists, General Office, Event Support, Project Management, and Customer Service.