Executive Assistant Job at ECG Management Consultants, Inc. in Chicago

Overview ECG, the most experienced healthcare consulting firm working in the US, is ranked as a Best Small Firm to Work For 2024 by Consulting Magazine . At ECG, our primary emphasis is on quality—in our people as well as our services—and we’re seeking others who embrace our high standards of excellence. What’s in It for You: Work with Purpose At ECG, you can have a bigger impact than you ever imagined. The work you do will ultimately help health systems optimize performance and meet the needs of the communities they service—and that’s just the beginning. We’re looking for team players, culture builders, problem-solvers, and self-starters to collaborate, take on challenging projects, and find new ways to make a positive impact in the healthcare services sector. ECG is committed to ensuring a supportive work environment that embraces diversity, equity, and inclusion, recognizes performance, communicates transparently, and values work-life balance. Your Opportunity with ECG: Executive Assistant The primary responsibility of the executive assistant is to enhance the effectiveness of executive-level firm leaders by performing a diverse set of administrative functions at an elevated and exceptional level. The executive assistant will support several executive leaders and must be adept in driving the completion of key deliverables and possess excellent ownership and follow-through skills across projects. The executive assistant may also support administrative tasks and processes for an assigned consulting practice. Your Responsibilities May Include: Managing complex calendars and scheduling meetings with internal and external/client-facing stakeholders. Coordinating and managing travel according to executive requirements and preferences. Organizing and processing expenses and submitting expense reports. Demonstrating proactive problem-solving by anticipating needs relative to leaders’ prioritization of meetings. Providing background information and/or supporting documents in preparation for scheduled appointments and meetings. Proactively supporting the administrative components of consulting practice initiatives, including running ad hoc reports and following up with key stakeholders. Scheduling practice staff meetings, preparing agendas, and distributing meeting materials/minutes. Performing special projects and/or other functions to support the business, as assigned. Collaborating with office assistants to ensure smooth day-to-day operations of the office, fostering a professional, positive, and engaging office culture. Our Expectations of You Five to six years of experience as an administrative assistant supporting executive-level firm leaders who are frequent travelers and distributed across multiple time zones. Bachelor’s degree in business-related field or equivalent. Experience in management consulting or other professional services (preferred). Superior organizational skills, an aptitude for details, and strong prioritization abilities. Exceptional communication skills, confidence, and professional presence; proven experience in fostering positive working relationships with stakeholders and peers at all levels. Experience in providing a high level of attention to details and follow-up. Demonstrated ability to thrive in a fast-paced, demanding environment and fully manage your own time. History of maintaining a high level of discretion and confidentiality. Ability to work under the pressure of deadlines. Demonstrated self-confidence. Experience with overcoming obstacles and challenges to ensure tasks are completed. Demonstrated ability to take on stretch assignments with a drive to provide excellent service. Ability to anticipate needed decisions; consider implications, risks, and opportunities; and take action as required. Experience in taking initiative, making suggestions, and helping solve problems. Job Location Atlanta, Boston, Chicago, Dallas, Minneapolis, San Diego, Seattle, St. Louis, Washington, DC. The executive assistant role is hybrid, with the expectation of in-office attendance a minimum of three days per week. Schedule Full time/nonexempt What You Can Expect of Us To reward our driven, innovative, and passionate employees, we’ve built a company culture that’s centered on performance. We offer an attractive compensation package, challenging work, and an entrepreneurial environment where you can take ownership of your career—and get out as much as you put in. The estimated base salary range for this job is $38.46–$43.27 hourly. It represents a good faith estimate of the range that ECG reasonably expects to pay at the time of the job posting. The actual salary paid will vary based on multiple factors, including but not limited to years of experience, special skills, and market changes. The job is also eligible to participate in ECG’s benefit plans, which include medical, dental, and vision coverage, 401(k) matching program, PTO, and other wellness programs. About ECG With knowledge and expertise built over the course of 50-plus years, ECG is a national consulting firm that is redefining healthcare together with its clients. ECG offers a broad range of strategic, financial, operational, and technology-enabled consulting services encompassing health system performance improvement, ambulatory care planning, market consolidation, and physician enterprise optimization. ECG is an industry leader, offering specialized expertise to clients across the full continuum of care, including hospitals, health systems, medical groups, academic medical centers, children’s hospitals, cancer centers, ambulatory surgery centers, investors, and payers/health plans. Apply now and make an impact for years to come. To begin the recruitment process, please submit your resume via our career site at https://careers.ecgmc.com . ECG provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, ancestry, age, disability, pregnancy, medical condition (cancer and genetic characteristics), genetic information, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, military or veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic. People of color are encouraged to apply. We participate in E-Verify as part of our onboarding process. Having the permanent legal right to work in the United States is a condition of employment. ECG is not currently able to provide assistance to candidates requiring sponsorship or a visa. #LI-KJ1 #LI-Hybrid #J-18808-Ljbffr