• Senior Administrative Assistant

    Aston Carter (Northbrook, IL)


    Work Environment

     

    This position offers a hybrid work environment with three days per week in the office and typically Mondays and Fridays working from home. Working hours are from 8am to 5pm CST. Our large corporate culture welcomes contractors to apply for openings and provides career pathing within the organization.

    Qualifications

    + High School diploma or equivalent; Associate degree or professional certification preferred.

    + 8 years of experience supporting leadership staff as a Senior Administrative professional.

    + Excellent oral and written communication skills to effectively communicate with high levels of the organization.

    + Ability to work independently and identify proactive solutions to complex situations.

    + Manage multiple tasks with high attention to detail and a high degree of accuracy and timeliness.

    + Advanced Microsoft Office skills.

    Job Description

    We are seeking a highly motivated Senior Administrative Assistant to provide exceptional executive support to the VP of Research and Development and VP of Marketing. This role is pivotal in ensuring seamless office management and efficient workflow within our organization.

    Responsibilities

    + Provide executive support to two VPs of different departments.

    + Oversee daily office operations, ensuring efficient workflows and adherence to organizational policies.

    + Manage and supervise administrative staff within Marketing and R&D teams, providing guidance, training, and performance evaluations.

    + Organize and coordinate meetings, events, and travel arrangements for senior management in collaboration with HST Leadership administration.

    + Handle sensitive correspondence and communications, ensuring confidentiality and professionalism.

    + Assist in budgeting and expense tracking for administrative functions, ensuring compliance with financial policies.

    + Monitor and report on administrative activities and project progress, providing updates to senior management.

    + Maintain and manage office supplies and equipment, ensuring availability and functionality.

    + Ensure compliance with organizational policies, regulations, and best practices.

    + Participate in special projects and other duties as assigned.

    Pay and Benefits

    The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $25.00/hr.

     

    Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

     

    • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

     

    Workplace Type

     

    This is a hybrid position in Northbrook,IL.

     

    Application Deadline

     

    This position is anticipated to close on Aug 13, 2025.

    About Aston Carter:

    Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® double diamond winner for both client and talent service.

     

    The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

     

    If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email [email protected] (%[email protected]) for other accommodation options.