Executive Assistant to Chief of Staff

Full Time
Chicago, IL 60607
Posted
Job description
Overview:
Make a Difference in Your Community!
The YMCA of Metropolitan Chicago is one of the largest associations of YMCAs in the nation. Our mission is to develop strong children, families, and communities across the Metropolitan Chicago area through academic readiness, character development, violence prevention, fitness, and healthy living. This position and team play a vital role in our ability to execute our mission.

Salary range is $48,000-$65,000.00

The Executive Assistant assists the Chief of Staff and assigned staff by providing high-level administrative support involving the use of discretion and independent judgement. The Executive Assistant must possess a high standard of work ethic, exercise discretion when handling confidential information, pay close attention to detail and have the ability to set priorities and anticipate needs. The Executive Assistant will be expected to become knowledgeable about all facets of Operations.


Our staff is the Y's greatest asset.
Our teams provide valuable skills, knowledge, and passion that is essential to the contribution and positive impact in our communities, which is why we offer Y employees numerous perks and benefits, including:

  • Comprehensive benefits package for eligible employees
  • Opportunity for eligible employees to participate in the Y's retirement fund
  • Do meaningful work and contribute to the advancement of the YMCA vision by meeting the needs of the people in our communities
  • Complimentary Family YMCA membership and a 25% employee discount on select programs
  • Career advancement opportunities - grow your career at the Y!

Scope of Responsibilities:
  • Manages the CEO's schedule as well as schedules for assigned team members.
  • Makes all travel arrangements as necessary and prepares expense reports.
  • Maintain a comprehensive understanding of department workflow.
  • Screens all incoming telephone calls thoroughly and with diplomacy. Provide preliminary information to internal and external callers as appropriate and direct inquiries and requests as needed.
  • Manage correspondence, requests and information needs related to department activities including: tracking mail, handling acknowledgments, responding to requests and assisting staff in coordinating materials for meetings, reports, projects and mailings.
  • Direct contract approval process for the Legal Team and maintain a file of all executed contracts.
  • Uses discretion and independent judgment in handling confidential and sensitive information
  • Maintains highly confidential executive and Board files and correspondence.
  • Coordinates arrangements for meetings of various committees, task forces, public officials and groups.
  • Maintains computer databases for various reports, committees and mailings.
  • Coordinates staff business cards, stationery orders and office supplies for business/administrative offices.
  • Gathers data, compiles and prepares all national statistical and assigned strategic plan reports.
  • Responsible for processing accounts payable, purchase orders, maintenance of A/P files, ensure A/P items are credited to proper account and reconciliation of A/P monthly reports.
  • Supports the mission and vision of the YMCA as assigned.
  • Supports the YMCA’s commitment to child abuse prevention by:
  • Reporting any items that may provide a health or safety hazard to staff, members or guests to the appropriate department.
  • Completing all child abuse prevention training as required
Requirements:
  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience strongly preferred.
  • Five years or more years of related experience working as an assistant to executives or administrators, preferably in a not-for-profit setting.
  • Ability to work in a high paced environment.
  • Strong organizational skills, including the ability to set priorities, juggle multiple tasks, organize time effectively, conduct research and identify resources for projects.
  • Skilled at coordinating complex meetings and travel arrangements.
  • Outstanding interpersonal skills, including the ability to work both in groups and individually to meet goals and to develop strong working relationships with internal staff and external constituents.
  • High degree of motivation and self-discipline with a strong work ethic. Maintains a conscientious approach to work with the ability to meet tight deadlines, anticipate needs and be proactive in order to resolve issues.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including proof reading and editing.
  • Demonstrates sound judgment and discretion in handling confidential information. Ability to work with integrity, discretion and a professional approach.
  • Ability to focus on detail without losing sight of the bigger picture, including monitoring and double-checking work and information for accuracy and quality.
  • Commitment to providing high quality service through responsiveness to all requests and maintaining a professional demeanor at all times.
  • Knowledge of and demonstrated proficiency in the use of business software (Windows, Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Google) while also quickly learning systems and processes specific to the department.
All YMCA of Metropolitan Chicago employees are required to support the YMCA’s commitment to child abuse prevention by:
  • Reporting any items that may provide a health or safety hazard to staff, members, or guests to your supervisor
  • Following all policies and procedures related to keeping children safe in our facilities and programs, including those related to the monitoring and supervision of children
  • Reporting any suspicious behavior and violation of policy and procedures to your supervisor
  • Completing all child abuse prevention training as required

YMCA Vaccine Policy

We’re committed to the health and wellness of our employees, members, program participants, and those most vulnerable. If hired by the YMCA, you will be required to provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination no later than two days prior to your start date, unless an exemption for a medical condition or sincerely-held religious beliefs is granted.

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