KINC Executive Assistant I

Kaplan, Inc. - Chicago, IL

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END DATE February 23, 2012

Job Summary

Company
Kaplan, Inc. Kaplan, Inc.
Location

Chicago, IL, US

Job Type
Regular
Job Classification
Full Time
Experience
not provided
Education
not provided
Company Ref #
19355BR19355BR
AJE Ref #
555585451
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Job Description

font size="2" strong Position Summary /strong br / The Executive Assistant will provide administrative support for the executive and the team. br / br / strong Key Job Responsibilities /strong br / • Maintain professional and personal calendar as well as contact list for the executive. • Provide phone coverage for the executive and the department. • Coordinate complex domestic and international travel arrangements. • Create and preparing PowerPoint presentations. • Maintain the general department's email and calendar. • Arrange and organize meetings and conferences for the department. • Perform various analytical and research special projects; coordinating and completing special assignments and projects as required; and collaborating with various staff in the department in preparing reports and completing projects. • Coordinate the processing of departmental invoices and processing expense reports for the executive. • Provide back-up coverage to other executive assistants on an as needed basis.
br / br / strong Minimum Qualifications /strong br / • Bachelor's degree. • 5+ years working as executive assistant supporting senior executives. • A quick learner and worker who is quick in understanding and anticipating the needs of others. • Must have the ability to exercise discretion and confidentiality. • Meeting and travel coordination experience is a must. • Must be able to handle numerous projects at one time and prioritize them effectively. • Must be highly organized. • Must have superior experience with Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel and PowerPoint. • Excellent interpersonal, written and oral communications skills. • Attention to detail and strong follow-up skills. • Ability to interact professionally with high-level executives on a regular basis. • Ability to work 8:30 am - 6:00 pm and stay later when needed. /font

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