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Midwest Executive Assistant
United States, Chicago
Summary
Located in Chicago, IL, or North Suburbs of Chicago. Partial remote work possible. Reporting directly to our Executive Director, works independently performing a wide range of complex and confidential administrative and clerical support duties. Requires excellent communication and interpersonal skills and ability to provide information and service to a wide range of internal and external contacts. Requires knowledge of the organization and its policies and procedures. Includes responsibility for executive office management as appropriate.
Provide a wide range of complex office administration and support to the Executive Director,including but not limited to the following:
Typical Duties
● Administration of all StandWithUs Midwest office meetings and events (both in-person and virtual) and general office management
● CRM database administration (Raiser’s Edge)
● Proficient in Excel, Outlook, Blackbaud Raiser’s Edge, Microsoft Office, and Google and Zoom applications
● Administer departmental office systems and procedures (mail, accounts receivable/invoicing, applicable applications)
● Board and staff meeting administration including, but not limited to, taking meeting notes/minutes
● Review, assess, route, answer, and monitor follow-up action steps on correspondence
● Gather and analyze information required for administrative reporting
● Provide a wide range of support, including composing and editing letters, memoranda, reports, excel spreadsheet management, marketing collateral, and presentations
● Prepares copy for publication or submission of grant proposals and/or reports
● Serves as principal contact and source of information for constituents, including external and internal partners
● Manage complex calendars, arrange meetings, appointments, and travel arrangements
● Support event coordination, including conferences, chapter events, and trainings
● Purchase and maintain an inventory of supplies for our offices
● Perform research work and summarize findings
● Create and maintain organizational databases
● Answer and route phone calls, mail, and email messages, and may handle wide-range information dissemination
● Assist in regional communication and coordination
● Contribute to unit effort by accomplishing related duties as required
Required Education and Experience
● Deep knowledge/proficiency using the following applications: Excel, Outlook, Blackbaud Raiser’s Edge, Microsoft Office, Google, Teams, and Zoom applications
● College degree preferred, or an equivalent of education plus experience in an office environment
● At least five years of related experience with proven office administration and customer service skills required
● Strong working knowledge of office processes and business policy development and of related computer software and electronic communications tools
● Proven interpersonal skills with experience providing complex administrative support in a high-profile environment with tact and diplomacy
● Knowledge of the pro-Israel community a plus
Preferred Education and Experience
● Experience managing a budget with multiple deadlines.
This full-time position includes benefits such as health and dental insurance and a phone subsidy. The salary in the range of $65,000 to $75,000, commensurate with experience and qualifications.
If you are interested in applying for this role, please send your CV and a cover letter to midwest@standwithus.com.
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