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Executive Assistant at Cushman & Wakefield

Cushman & Wakefield Chicago, IL

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Job TitleExecutive AssistantJob Description SummaryThe Executive Assistant to the Vice President of Operations (Maintenance Reliability & Engineering) provides advanced administrative and project support to ensure smooth execution of operational engineering and maintenance initiatives across the network. This role demands exceptional organization technical awareness and the ability to coordinate among cross-functional teams in a fast-paced industrial environment.The Executive Assistant will serve as the operational hub for communications scheduling reporting and project tracking ensuring that the Vice President and broader operations leadership team can focus on strategic execution and continuous improvementJob DescriptionResponsibilitiesAdministrative & Executive SupportManage a dynamic calendar for the Vice President coordinating meetings site visits and leadership reviews across multiple logistics and maintenance sites.Prepare and organize materials for meetings including performance dashboards reliability reports engineering project updates and budget reviews.Handle sensitive and confidential information related to business strategies capital projects and workforce planning.Draft review and edit internal communications presentations and executive summaries.Coordinate domestic and international travel arrangements expense reports and departmental budgeting activities.Operational Coordination & Project SupportManage maintenance and engineering projects from start to finish ensuring timelines and deliverables are met.Assist in compiling and formatting operational performance data including equipment uptime client KPIs and engineering project progress. Analyze performance data to inform decisions and recommend improvements.Make decisions to address challenges set priorities and update plans when necessary.Liaise with Directors Regional Maintenance leaders and site teams to ensure alignment on reporting documentation and meeting deliverables.Help organize and document Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and continuous improvement meetings ensuring action items are tracked to completion.Facilitate cross-functional communication between operations procurement safety and engineering departments.Leadership & Culture SupportCoordinate quarterly business reviews site leadership meetings and employee recognition events.Support onboarding of new leadership team members.Promote a culture of safety reliability and operational excellence through consistent communication and organization.QualificationsEducation & Experience:Bachelors degree in Business Administration Operations Management or a related technical field preferred.Minimum 5 years of experience supporting senior leaders in operations logistics maintenance or engineering environments.Experience within logistics manufacturing or industrial operations strongly preferred.Skills & Competencies:Strong understanding of maintenance reliability or engineering terminology and workflows.Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities across multiple sites and time zones.Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel PowerPoint Outlook) and collaboration tools (e.g. Teams SharePoint Smartsheet Asana).Ability to compile analyze and present operational data clearly and accurately.Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills; able to interact effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders.Discretion professionalism and integrity in handling confidential information.Work EnvironmentVirtualOccasional travel to sites project locations or in-person meetings may be required.Compensation & BenefitsCompetitive salary commensurate with experienceComprehensive benefits package (medical dental vision 401(k))Paid time off and company holidaysOpportunities for professional growth and developmentCushman & Wakefield also provides eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs generally including health vision and dental insurance flexible spending accounts health savings accounts retirement savings plans life and disability insurance programs and paid and unpaid time away from addition to a comprehensive benefits package Cushman and Wakefield provide eligible employees with competitive pay which may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location date of hire total hours worked job type business line and applicability of collective bargaining agreements.The compensation that will be offered to the successful candidate will depend on factors such as whether the position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement the geographic area in which the work will be performed market pay rates in that area and the candidates experience and qualifications.The company will not pay less than minimum wage for this role.The compensation for the position is: $ 85000.00 - $100000.00C&W Services is an Equal Opportunity employer to all protected groups including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. Discrimination of any type will not be tolerated.In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA) if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a position at Cushman & Wakefield please call the ADA line at 1- or email. Please refer to the job title and job location when you contact us.INCO: C&W ServicesRequired Experience:IC Key Skills Time Management,Microsoft Office,Organizational skills,Microsoft Outlook,Microsoft Word,Personal Assistant Experience,Microsoft Powerpoint,Calendar Management,Microsoft Excel,Administrative Experience,Microsoft Outlook Calendar,Google Suite Employment Type : Full-Time Experience: years Vacancy: 1 Monthly Salary Salary: 85000 - 100000

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