Executive Assistant to The CEO - Chicago, United States - Lincoln Park Community Services

Description

Status:
Full time, Exempt


Reports to:

CEO

Currently Supervises:
N/A


Schedule: 8-hour shift | Mon-Fri


Work Location:
In person.


Salary Range:
$45,000 - $50,000


Our Mission

Lincoln Park Community Services (LPCS) brings communities together to empower individuals facing homelessness and poverty to secure stable housing and make sustainable life changes.

Job Summary

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary point of contact for the
  CEO, often responsible for acting on their behalf with key stakeholders and partners, including the board, volunteers, partners, donors and staff
• Communicate on behalf of the
  CEO, including drafting correspondence and remarks as needed
• Proactively cultivate and steward relationships with key stakeholders and partners
• Manage data entry and follow through for new and existing relationships of the
  CEO
• Manage the
  CEO's calendar and all scheduling, including preparation of materials
• Schedule all appointments and meetings with internal and external stakeholders and make all travel arrangements
• Provide oversight to the organizational calendar of activities for
  CEO related responsibilities
• Schedules and attends meetings on behalf of
  CEO, taking notes for follow up and recording minutes.
• Receives and reviews all incoming communication for
  CEO and determines priority, and summarizes and/or distributes contents to appropriate staff for action
• Performs additional duties as assigned by
  CEO

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or a closely related field is preferred.
• A minimum of two to four years in a related role.
• Proven experience in an executive support capacity is essential.
• Exceptional writing abilities and meticulous attention to detail.
• Highly adept in managing tasks in a fastpaced environment, with a strong capability to multitask and meet strict deadlines.
• Skilled in functioning as a gatekeeper, effectively escalating important information and tasks as needed.
• Independent and proactive work ethic, capable of mínimal supervision and quick adaptation to meet the
  CEO's needs.
• Strong interpersonal skills, displaying professionalism and positivity in publicfacing roles; comfortable interacting with individuals from diverse backgrounds.
• Effective in managing by influence and building robust external and internal relationships.
• Discretion in handling confidential information.
• Resilience and adaptability when handling multiple projects in potentially highstress situations.
• Extensive knowledge in office administration, clerical procedures, and recordkeeping systems.
• Proficiency in typing, with a minimum speed of 50 words per minute.
• Expertise in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Outlook, Word) and the ability to quickly learn new or updated software, such as Raiser's Edge.
• A personal commitment to addressing homelessness in Illinois.
• Capacity to provide and accept timely feedback, fostering a constructive work environment.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
Lincoln Park Community Services (LPCS) is an equal opportunity employer.

LPCS does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.

All aspects of employment including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge will be based on merit, competence, performance, and organizational needs.

Our goal is to be a diverse workforce that is representative of those we serve.


Other Considerations
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NOTE_: This job description is not intended to be all inclusive and employees may perform other duties as assigned._


Benefits

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Pay:
$45, $50,000.00 per year


Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Work Location:
In person