Title: Office Manager / Executive Assistant

Type: Temp-to-Hire

Compensation: $31-33.50/hr (temp) | $65-70K + 10-15% bonus (permanent)

Location: Onsite, Chicago, IL (Monday-Friday, 8:30 AM - 5:30 PM)

About the Role:

We’re seeking an outgoing and proactive Office Manager/Executive Assistant to join our client's dynamic and collaborative team. This role is perfect for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, loves solving problems, and enjoys fostering a positive office culture. You’ll work closely with our leadership team to support office operations, manage travel and expenses, and assist with events.

Responsibilities:

• Provide calendar management and travel coordination for two executives
• Handle expense reporting for multiple employees, ensuring accuracy and timeliness
• Assist with the transition to a new office space (Lyric Opera Building in March)
• Set up and manage conference rooms and inventory
• Support office events, including happy hours, anniversary celebrations, and holiday parties
• Serve as a key point of contact for office management tasks and ensure smooth daily operations

Ideal Candidate:

• 2-4 years of experience in administrative or office management roles (recent grads with strong coordination skills also considered)
• Background in event planning or high-attention-to-detail roles (e.g., hotel front desk) is a plus
• Comfortable managing up and working with different personality types
• Strong problem-solving skills, flexibility, and a self-starter mindset
• Long-term interest in administrative roles, with a focus on career growth within this field
• Bubbly, outgoing personality; excellent cultural fit with the team

What to Expect:

• Reports to key leaders, including CFO and other executives
• Initial training provided by experienced Office Manager
• Exciting opportunity to grow as the company transitions to a new office space
• Collaborative and supportive team culture