Job Description
Executive Assistant to Chief Executive Officer Executive Assistant to Chief Executive Officer
North Bridge Staffing Group provided pay range
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Base pay range
$95,000.00/yr - $105,000.00/yr
Job Title : Executive Assistant to CEO
Job Type: Contract-to-hire
Location : Hybrid, Onsite 3 days, Chicago
About the Role
We are seeking a highly capable and self-starting Executive Assistant to support the CEO. This is not a traditional EA role — it’s a strategic position that blends executive support with project management and organizational leadership. You’ll be the right hand to the CEO, helping him manage priorities, oversee projects, and coordinate with internal stakeholders, including HR and executive teams both in the U.S. and internationally.
This is a unique opportunity with high visibility and growth potential.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide high-level administrative support to the CEO, including complex calendar management, travel coordination (domestic and international), meeting planning, and expense reporting
- Serve as project manager for CEO initiatives — driving timelines, coordinating stakeholders, and ensuring follow-through
- Partner closely with HR and assist with board prep and executive presentations
- Liaise with the London team and manage logistics for board meetings and related events
- Support event planning for executive dinners and key leadership engagements
- Prepare documents, presentations, and communication materials using Microsoft Office Suite
- Anticipate needs, take initiative, and act as a trusted thought partner to a highly engaged and collaborative CEO
Qualifications
- 5–7 years of experience in an Executive Assistant or administrative support role
- Proven ability to manage projects and drive execution across teams
- Comfortable supporting remote executives and working in Eastern Time
- Tech-savvy with advanced skills in Microsoft Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, and Teams
- Experience in professional services or corporate environments strongly preferred
- Bachelor’s degree not required, but professional polish and strong business acumen are essential
Soft Skills
- Highly organized and self-motivated
- Able to build strong working relationships across all levels of the organization
- Thrives in fast-paced, dynamic settings with evolving priorities
- Strong communication skills with the confidence to interact with senior executives
- Adaptable, quick-thinking, and solutions-oriented
- Comfortable receiving real-time feedback and working with a highly communicative leader
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