Executive Assistant Office Manager

1 month ago


Chicago, United States The Larko Group Full time

A dynamic private equity firm in downtown Chicago seeks an Executive Assistant/Office Manager to join their growing team. In this essential role, you’ll deliver high-level support to two Partners while ensuring the office operates seamlessly. This opportunity is ideal for a versatile professional who excels in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial atmosphere and enjoys taking on diverse responsibilities in an energetic, expanding environment. If you're passionate about wearing multiple hats and making a meaningful impact, this position is perfect for you


Responsibilities

  • Deliver high-level administrative support to two Partners and team members, ensuring seamless operations.
  • Expertly manage complex, dynamic calendars with a proactive and strategic approach.
  • Process expenses and generate expense and financial reports.
  • Orchestrate global and domestic meetings and conferences, both in-person and virtually, handling every detail from agendas to catering and AV setups.
  • Coordinate comprehensive domestic and international travel plans, including tailored itineraries, flights, accommodations, and local transport.
  • Handle internal and external correspondence with professionalism, promptness, and strict confidentiality.
  • Efficiently process expenses and generate detailed financial reports to support business operations.
  • Maintain and update the CRM database to ensure accurate, real-time information.
  • Take ownership of ad hoc projects, research, and tasks with a flexible, can-do attitude.
  • Assist with personal requests as needed i.e. appointments, travel, errands, etc.
  • Manage the office operations including reception, greeting, and guiding guests and visitors in a warm and welcoming manner.
  • Handle mail/packages, supplies inventory/ordering, conference room coordination, lunch orders, and keep the office space organized.
  • Provide initial IT troubleshooting, assist with new hire onboarding, and ensure desk setups are optimized for productivity.
  • Act as the primary liaison with building management, fostering strong vendor relationships.


Ideal Experience

  • Bachelor’s degree is strongly preferred.
  • 5+ years of executive support experience.
  • Must have professional services industry experience.
  • Financial services/private equity industry experience preferred.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
  • Comfortable working in CRM platforms.
  • Proactive, resourceful, self-sufficient, and able to work independently and collaboratively.
  • Strong sense of urgency and the ability to multitask efficiently.
  • Polished demeanor and communication skills.
  • Team-oriented, positive, and energetic.
  • The mentality that no task is too big or too small.
  • Must be reachable outside of core business hours for urgent matters.


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The Larko Group is a premier Staffing & Recruiting firm based in Chicago, with a nationwide reach, for Direct Hire, Temporary-to-Hire, and Temporary/Project jobs. We specialize in Executive Assistant, Administrative Assistant, Personal Assistant, Chief of Staff, Office Manager, Receptionist, General Office, General Labor (warehouse), Event Support, Project Management, and Customer Service.



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