Executive Assistant (Temporary Role)

The Art Institute of Chicago shares its singular collections with our city and the world. We collect, care for, and interpret works of art across time, cultures, geographies, and identities. We are a place of gathering and learning, committed to fostering an inclusive understanding of human creativity.

Position Summary

The scope of this role is supporting the Executive Vice President of finance and administration and CHRO Human Resources functions. This position handles communication and processes with the highest level of professionalism and confidentiality, requiring a high level of discretion and adaptability. This is a six-month temporary role.

Responsibilities

Ensuring timely preparation and submission of materials to the Board of Trustees, including agenda items, memos, and supporting documents.

• Reviewing and formatting high-level correspondence, memos, and executive documents.


• Organizes and prepares all meeting and event needs, including but not limited to committee meetings, office events, room reservations, setting up virtual meeting spaces, compiling and disseminating all necessary documentation and information, attending meetings when appropriate and preparing meeting minutes and summaries.


• Managing the calendars for the EVP, CHRO and Deputy CHRO, scheduling meetings, and helping with meeting preparation as needed.


• Coordinating travel, processing expense reports, and managing reimbursements.


• Overseeing administrative workflows, internal operations, records management, and office communication.


• Tracking and supporting key project timelines, deliverables, and action items across multiple workstreams.


• Serving as an administrative liaison between the EVP and other university departments, external stakeholders, and partners.


• Maintaining confidential records and politically sensitive materials with discretion. 

   Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred. (An equivalent amount of training, education and experience will be considered)


• Minimum of ten years’ experience supporting senior executives


• Previous experience managing board committees and interacting with executive leadership


• Working knowledge of computer programs: MS Office, google suite and zoom


• Ability to set priorities, exercise sound judgment and take initiative.


• Ability to use good judgement and discretion in handling confidential matters


• Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously


• Strong customer service orientation and skills, with the ability to interact and collaborate with multiple constituencies.


• High level of attention to detail, professionalism and discretion


• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Compensation & Benefits

Please click on the links below to view our competitive, comprehensive benefits package:

• Hiring Range: $65,520 - $81,900 annually ($36.00 - $45.00 per hour)

The expected hiring range is an estimated amount for positions based on the grade. Final offers are based on various factors, including skill set, experience, qualifications and other job-related reasons. 

• Job Classification: Exempt


• Employment Category: Special Project Staff


• Grade Level: 7

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Application Instructions

Please submit your resume and cover letter to be considered for this position.

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Equal Opportunity Statement

The Art Institute of Chicago is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits, hires and promotes qualified individuals compliant with federal and state laws. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact the Department of Human Resources at [email protected] .