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Baird

Administrative Assistant Supervisor

Chicago, IL · On-site

$80/hr

Provide routine 1:1 coaching session to help the EA sustain / improve basic competencies, create ... as an executive assistant or similar role with significant transferable skills preferred

Restoration Ministries Inc

Teaching Assistant

Harvey, IL · On-site

$15/hr

The Teaching Assistant plays a vital role in supporting classroom instruction and enhancing the ... Work hours are from 2:00 p.m. to 6:15 p.m. on weekdays when school is in session. Once a month, the ...

Uottawa

Research Assistant

Campus, IL · On-site

$31.89 - $50.25/hr

  • PTO

Main Campus Session: 2026 Fall Semester | Trimestre d'automne Faculty: Faculte des sciences ... Research Assistant (CUPE) Posting Type: Recherche / Research Course Title: N/A Course Code: N/A ...

NorthShore

Medical Assistant Apprenticeship

Arlington Heights, IL · On-site

$18.31 - $25.63/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

... 16-week session. The MA apprenticeship is a full-time paid position. After completion of the ... Assistant within the Endeavor Health system. This is a paid position with set range $18.31-$20.69 ...

UHS

TEACHER ASSISTANT

Champaign, IL · On-site

$22 - $26.50/hr

Responsibilities POSITION SUMMARY: Assist teacher in the academic process that includes assisting ... Will work on residential and/or inpatient units when school is not in session (i.e., holidays ...

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How much do session assistant jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 13, 2026, the average hourly pay for session assistant in Illinois is $18.45, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $15.82 and $20.48 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Session Assistant vs Ticketing Agent?

AspectSession AssistantTicketing Agent
Required CredentialsHigh school diploma or equivalent; training on event proceduresHigh school diploma; customer service training often preferred
Work EnvironmentEvent venues, theaters, sports arenas during eventsTicket counters, customer service centers, box offices
Employer & Industry UsageEvent organizers, theaters, sports teamsTransportation companies, entertainment venues, event organizers
Common Search & ComparisonAssisting with event setup, crowd management, and guest supportSelling tickets, providing event information, managing entry

While both roles involve working at events, a Session Assistant primarily supports event operations and guest experience during sessions, whereas a Ticketing Agent focuses on selling tickets and managing entry. The roles often overlap in customer service but differ in responsibilities and work environment.

What are the most commonly searched types of Session jobs in Illinois?

The most popular types of Session jobs in Illinois are:

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Infographic showing various Session Assistant job openings in Illinois as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 77% Full Time, 19% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 98% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 1% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $38,369 per year, or $18.4 per hour.

Administrative Assistant Supervisor

Baird

Chicago, IL • On-site

$80/hr

Full-time

Re-posted 8 days ago

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8.5

Company rating: 8.5 out of 10

Based on 11 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

Job description

About the Role:
Baird Global Investment Banking (GIB) is in search of a strategic, empathetic, and critical-thinking experienced leader to focus on the day-to-day operations for our expanding professional support team. Come join us and discover why we've been recognized as a Fortune Best Place to Work since 2004!
As an Administrative Assistant Supervisor, you will oversee a team of Executive Assistants (EA) who are drawn across various GIB groups and locations in the US. To be successful in this role, you must have strong people-leadership and interpersonal communication skills, as well as a proven track record of managing and developing support staff. We are also seeking collaborative, decisive, and results-oriented individuals with an ability to manage multiple priorities at once. Finally, are you passionate about supporting others and their goals? If so, we'd love to hear from you!
As a Supervisor of Baird's Global Investment Banking's professional support team, you will play a critical role in ensuring that your team manages all administrative tasks, enabling our bankers to concentrate on core business functions.
This position offers flexibility to work Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday in the Chicago office and Monday and Friday remote.
The Impact You'll Make:
  • Collaborate with the Professional Support Talent Director to plan and execute support staff growth initiatives, ensuring that they align with broader departmental goals
  • Support the Executive Assistants (EA), who are responsible for aiding our banking professionals with their daily administrative needs
  • Ensure that quality standards are met, and GIB procedures are followed
  • Maintain team engagement and bolster business development knowledge through staff meetings and group training sessions
  • Provide routine 1:1 coaching session to help the EA sustain / improve basic competencies, create high performance and productivity, and achieve their professional goals
  • Address and resolve any interpersonal issues that arise, providing guidance and support to the team
  • Collaborate with Professional Support Talent Director to prepare for semi-annual / annual evaluations performance reviews
  • Participate in recruitment efforts, including reviewing resumes, screening, and interview panels
  • Develop and maintain relationships with direct reports and key internal business partners to ensure the support team is exercising best practices
  • Continuously evaluate and reinforce processes and procedures to ensure efficiency
  • Stay up to date on industry trends and professional procedures and incorporate them into our team's operations where appropriate

What You'll Bring to Baird:
  • 2+ years of experience with a financial services background required
  • 5+ years of experience as a proven people leader and team management required
  • 5+ years of experience as an executive assistant or similar role with significant transferable skills preferred
  • Strategic and analytic thinker with a drive towards execution and delivering results
  • Excellent organizational and multitasking skills
  • Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills
  • Advanced proficiency with MS Office Suite, Workday, Salesforce, Concur, and SharePoint preferred
  • Proficient using virtual communication tools Teams, Zoom, Webex
  • Experience with AI tools (Chat GPT, Copilot) a plus
  • Minimal travel expectations required

Compensation and Benefits:
  • $80-110k base salary range.
  • Bonus potential up to 20% of base pay
  • Compensation and bonus are commensurate with experience, performance and/or firm profitability
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