Administrative Assistant

Location
Chicago, Illinois
Salary
Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits
Posted
Aug 06, 2015
Closes
Oct 05, 2015
Job Type
Full Time

ABOUT US

 

Founded in 1979 as a Reinsurance Intermediary and Managing General Underwriter, our mission from the very beginning has been to provide agents and brokers with innovative solutions to managing specialized risks. We continue to meet this goal by offering different options and custom-tailored coverages to meet our client's special needs. These options chart a path for brokers, consultants, and associations to new horizons in alternative risk financing.

 

POSITION - EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT

Function as an Administrative Assistant to the Chief Executive Officer (CEO).

 

JOB FUNCTIONS:

  • Act as liaison between the CEO and the staff
  • Coordinate and manage appointments, Outlook calendar and heavy meeting schedule
  • Compose and maintain correspondence 
  • Make travel arrangements: schedule ground and air transportation both with commercial airlines as well as private jet travel, hotel and other reservations as required; complete travel itineraries for CEO to include full logistics of each trip
  • Reconcile and process expense reports
  • Collect reports from various departments and submit for CEO review and approval
  • Organize and prioritize a large volume of confidential and time sensitive information
  • Screen telephone calls
  • Perform general administrative duties
  • Perform special projects as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS:

  • College degree required
  • 3 to 5 years of administrative support experience
  • Experience making domestic and international travel arrangements
  • Excellent written, oral and interpersonal communication skills
  • Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Outlook, PowerPoint, Word, and Excel
  • Excellent organizational skills
  • High level of professionalism and confidentiality
  • Able to work in a fast-paced environment and the ability to multi task

 

COMPREHENSIVE BENEFITS PACKAGE:

  • Health Insurance
  • Flexible Spending Accounts
  • 401K
  • Paid Time Off
  • Paid Holidays
  • Group Term Life
  • Short Term Disability
  • Tuition Assistance