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Executive Assistant in Chicago, IL

Executive Assistant Job Description

Requires strong computer and research skills, flexibility, excellent interpersonal abilities and project coordination experience.Successful candidates provide high-level administrative support and have the ability to work well with all levels of internal management and staff, outside clients and vendors.Sensitivity to confidential information may be required.

Typical duties of an executive assistant

Performing office and administrative duties to assist executive managementScreening calls, managing calendars, making travel, meeting and event arrangementsPreparing reports and financial dataTraining and supervising other support staffCustomer relations as required

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Salary for Executive Assistant in Chicago, IL
68320 - 104310
25th percentile
68320
The candidate is new to the role and building the needed skills, experience and autonomy.
50th percentile
82655
The candidate has the experience to perform core responsibilities without direct supervision and is comfortable with the role’s processes and subject matter.
75th percentile
104310
The candidate delivers value beyond the stated job duties, has advanced qualifications and experience, and is ready for the next career level.
Projected salaries for related positions Position title 25th percentile 50th percentile 75th percentile Senior Executive Assistant 91805 99430 114375 Senior Administrative Assistant 57035 63440 72590 Administrative Assistant 50325 55510 63135 Entry-Level Administrative Assistant 45750 49410 52155 Administrative Project Manager 81130 99125 116510 Project Assistant/Coordinator 46360 55205 60085 Office Manager 66185 73505 80215 Front Desk Coordinator 44835 47885 52460 Receptionist 43920 46360 49715 Legal Administrative Assistant 49715 55510 59780 Sales Assistant 49105 52765 58865 Marketing Assistant 48495 53985 62220 Property Management Assistant 48190 53070 60085

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