Job Description
Meridian Strategic Group is seeking a high-caliber Senior Executive Assistant to provide mission-critical support to our C-suite leadership team in our Chicago headquarters. In this pivotal role, you will act as the primary point of contact for internal and external stakeholders, managing complex calendars and orchestrating high-level administrative operations with absolute precision and discretion.
We offer a sophisticated work environment where professional excellence is recognized and rewarded. As a key member of our administrative backbone, you will be empowered to drive efficiency, manage high-stakes communication, and ensure the seamless execution of executive directives. If you are a proactive professional with a flair for organization and a commitment to excellence, we invite you to elevate your career with our award-winning team.
Responsibilities
- Manage complex, fluid calendars and schedule high-priority internal and external meetings across multiple time zones.
- Coordinate intricate domestic and international travel arrangements, including detailed itineraries and expense reporting.
- Draft, proofread, and finalize sensitive correspondence and high-impact presentation materials for executive review.
- Oversee daily office operations and serve as a key liaison between the executive team, department heads, and external partners.
- Handle confidential information with the highest degree of professional discretion and organizational integrity.
- Facilitate board-level meetings by preparing agendas, capturing minutes, and tracking critical action items through to completion.
- Lead special administrative projects and corporate events, ensuring all deadlines and quality standards are consistently exceeded.
Qualifications
- Minimum of 5 years of proven experience in an executive-level administrative support role within a professional services environment.
- Exceptional proficiency in the Microsoft 365 suite, specifically Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
- Superior written and verbal communication skills with a refined, professional demeanor suitable for C-suite interaction.
- Proven ability to prioritize competing tasks and manage time effectively in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a proactive, solution-oriented approach to daily challenges.
- Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Communications, or a related field is highly preferred.
- Demonstrated experience handling sensitive corporate data and navigating complex organizational dynamics with poise.