Administrative Assistant Job at The LaSalle Group in Chicago

LaSalle Network is partnering with a nationally recognized leader in higher education to find an Administrative Assistant who will provide essential support to one of the university's development departments. Located in the Chicagoland area, this esteemed institution is celebrated as one of America's premier educational organizations and consistently earns high marks in employee satisfaction.

This team is looking for a proactive, high-energy and detail-oriented individual to coordinate administrative functions, allowing the team to focus on fostering donor relations. You will be the go-to person and an integral member of the team, ensuring smooth operations and effective collaboration.

Administrative Assistant Responsibilities:

• Coordinate the department calendar and manage travel arrangements for supervisors
• Correspond directly with donors and alumni regarding major gifts
• Track the department pipeline by monitoring gifts, entering updates and researching potential new donors
• Organize events, including creating timelines, managing vendors and developing agendas and budgets
• Assist with light budgeting, invoicing and tracking departmental financials

Administrative Assistant Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree required
• 2+ years of administrative experience in a fast-paced corporate environment
• Experience supporting a department, coordinating schedules and managing travel for multiple individuals
• Excellent writing and proofreading skills
• Advanced proficiency in the Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook
• A can-do attitude and high energy!

If you are interested in this Administrative Assistant role and meet the requirements, please apply today!

Thank you,

Katie Webb
Project Manager
LaSalle Network

LaSalle Network is an Equal Opportunity Employer m/f/d/v.

LaSalle Network is the leading provider of direct hire and temporary staffing services. For over two decades, LaSalle has helped organizations hire faster and connect top talent with opportunities, from entry-level positions to the C-suite. With units specializing in Accounting and Finance, Administrative, Marketing, Technology, Supply chain, Healthcare Revenue Cycle, Call Center, Human Resources and Executive Search. LaSalle offers staffing and recruiting solutions to companies of all sizes and across all industries.

LaSalle Network is the premier staffing and recruiting firm, earning over 100 culture, revenue and industry-based awards from major publications and having its company experts regularly contribute insights on retention strategies, hiring trends and hiring challenges, and more to national news outlets. LaSalle Network offers temporary Field Employees benefit plans including medical, dental and vision coverage. Family Medical Leave, Worker's compensation, Paid Leave and Sick Leave are also provided. View a full list of our benefits here: View a full list of our benefits here.