Administrative Assistant
Location: Hybrid โ Round Lake & Deerfield, IL
Pay: $18/hour
Start Date: Targeting November, before Thanksgiving
Overview:
Weโre supporting a global healthcare and life sciences organization in hiring an Administrative Assistant to provide high-level support to an IT Director and leadership team. This role will cover for an Executive Assistant on maternity leave and requires someone highly organized, proactive, and comfortable working in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
Responsibilities:
โข Provide executive-level administrative support to the IT Director and senior leadership
โข Manage complex and frequently changing calendars, meetings, and scheduling logistics
โข Coordinate domestic and international travel arrangements using Concur, including visa documentation when necessary
โข Prepare and process expense reports accurately and promptly
โข Plan and coordinate department events and large-scale town halls, ensuring catering, seating, and visual setup are organized and executed flawlessly
โข Assist in building meeting agendas, preparing materials, and guiding teams through follow-ups
โข Support ad hoc projects such as ordering awards, team supplies, and onboarding materials for new hires
โข Serve as a key liaison across departments, communicating via Teams, email, text, and phone
โข Collaborate closely with cross-functional partners to ensure smooth day-to-day operations
โข Maintain flexibility for occasional after-hours support due to global time zones
Work Environment:
โข Hybrid schedule โ Split between Round Lake, IL and Deerfield, IL
โข Schedule flexibility depending on weekly business needs
โข Highly collaborative and inclusive environment
Qualifications:
โข Minimum 1 year of experience supporting executives or senior-level management
โข Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and Concur
โข Strong organizational and prioritization skills
โข Excellent written and verbal communication abilities
โข Professional, adaptable, and patient when working across diverse cultures and time zones
โข Self-motivated with a strong sense of initiative and attention to detail
Company Description
โข Come get Swoonโd!!
โข Swoon handles the staffing need of over 80 Fortune 500 clients.
โข We have won Best and Brightest Companies to Work for in the Nation Award 7 years in a row.
โข Swoon was also awarded the Inc. 5000 Fastest Growing Private Companies in the US from 2016 โ 2020.