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S & C Electric Company

Executive assistant

S & C Electric Company, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290


Job DescriptionAs an S&C Electric team member, you’ll work on projects that have real-world impact. You’ll help transform the grid for resilient and reliable power worldwide. S&C has more than a 100-year history of innovation and has been 100% employee-owned since 2012. We continue this legacy as a trusted, forward-thinking leader in the electrical industry. You will advance a safer, more reliable, and more resilient electrical grid. Our products help the grid adapt to severe weather and transition to clean energy. We’re big enough to be a respected industry leader but small enough for you to impact our company directly. Our commitment gives you opportunities to impact on and off the job positively.Join S&C to make an impact on tomorrow’s energy challenges and become an employee-owner!Hours

8:00 am – 5:00 pm (Mon-Fri) Hybrid/OnsiteCompetitive Monthly Pay Period

Benefit Overview

Competitive complete benefits package

Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, and Employee Stock ownership plan (KSOP)Tuition Reimbursement, Fitness reimbursement, Paid leavesDependent care FSA, Basic Life, Transit benefitAnnual bonus for individual and company performance

Paid vacation and 15 paid holidays, including shutdown in summer and winterReferral Bonus programPPE provided.Career Advancement and Development OpportunitiesJoin Our Team as an Executive Assistant!

The Executive Administrative Support team is responsible for providing strategic guidance and seamless coordination to the C-suite. Composed of skilled professionals in operational efficiency and stakeholder communication, the team drives initiatives aligned with our strategic objectives, ensuring confidentiality and fostering organizational excellence.The Executive Assistant is responsible for providing business and administrative support to the Chief Marketing & Communications Officer. The successful candidate for this position must possess outstanding written and verbal communication skills and exemplary attention to detail. They must have the ability to identify, prioritize, and execute complex deliverables in a fast-paced environment while safeguarding confidentiality. They must be purpose-driven, committed to a “culture of caring,” and community-oriented. They must also have a thorough understanding of the Microsoft Office suite of software, familiarity with other IT and communication tools, and apply best practices to all. The Executive Assistant is a hybrid position and will report to the Chief Marketing & Communications Officer.Key Responsibilities

Successfully complete critical aspects of deliverables with a hands-on approach, including drafting acknowledgment letters, personal correspondence, and other tasks that facilitate the Chief Marketing & Communications Officer’s ability to effectively lead the company.Use sound judgment to prioritize, anticipate, and follow up to achieve objectives and complete tasks with little supervision.Prioritize and maintain complex appointment calendars, coordinate with key meeting stakeholders, and ensure that appropriate materials are available for meetings; taking initiative to reschedule appointments as necessary.Function as liaison between the CoS, S&C leadership, board of directors, sales personnel, customers, industry contacts, visitors, etc. Plan and arrange meetings as needed.Prioritize conflicting needs, handling matters expeditiously, proactively, and following through on projects to successful completion, often with deadline pressures.Arrange all international and domestic travel reservations, including flights, hotels, car rentals, etc.Prepare expense reports, both internally to S&C and outside organizations, which cover some of the officers’ travel expenses and the board of directors.Compose general business correspondence that requires basic knowledge of S&C’s organizational structure, products, and industry. Proofread and edit correspondence, as needed.Plan events for high-end functions.Complete additional project/administrative work as needed.Facilitate teamwork, promote cooperation, and exhibit a high level of professionalism.Establish files and safeguard confidentiality.Process incoming mail and screen telephone calls, summarize the content of incoming information, and identify action to be taken.Understand and comply with all applicable Company policies and rules.What You’ll Need To Succeed

Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent working experience.3+ Years of demonstrated experience in a position supporting the C-Suite of a large organization.Good interpersonal skills with the ability to maintain relationships with high-level key stakeholders, both internally and externally, and other cross-functional partners at all levels of the organization.Excellent professional communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to effectively communicate with diverse stakeholders, including senior executives, customers, board members, and external partners.Strong organizational skills with a keen ability to prioritize tasks, manage multiple assignments and schedules concurrently, and consistently meet tight deadlines.Basic analytical and research skills, with the ability to gather, analyze, and summarize information to support executive decision-making processes.Ability to maintain confidential information.Strong level of proficiency in Microsoft Office products including Outlook, Excel, and PowerPoint with experience managing multiple executive accounts simultaneously.S&C Electric is committed to equal-opportunity employment. All employees and applicants will be considered without regard to age, color, disability, gender, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local law. If you are an individual with a disability and need an accommodation to complete the application, please email us at TAsupport@sandc.com.

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