Executive Assistant
- Source: Lever
- LightEdge Solutions
- On-site
- Chicago
- Mid level
Job Description
Who you are
- 5–7+ years of experience as an Executive Assistant (supporting C‑level or senior executives in a fast‑moving, growth‑oriented environment)
- Expert calendar, travel, and expense management; strong written communication, proofreading, and presentation support skills
- Proficiency with Microsoft 365 and virtual collaboration (Teams/SharePoint/OneDrive); comfort with branded templates and executive‑ready formatting
- High integrity, sound judgment, and ability to manage confidential information
- Experience coordinating board materials and executive offsites; familiarity with sales leadership rhythms (QBR/SKO) and partner/customer executive meetings
- Setup Executive Sponsor check-ins
- Background supporting multiple executives simultaneously; process improvement or project coordination experience
- Anticipation & Ownership: Proactive problem‑solver who sees around corners and closes loops without being asked
- Communication Excellence: Clear, concise, executive‑level writing and interpersonal presence; adept at summarizing and escalating
- Organization & Detail: Meticulous with calendars, logistics, and artifacts; strong version control and documentation discipline
- Speed & Adaptability: Thrives in dynamic priorities and tight deadlines; maintains composure and quality
What the job involves
- The Executive Assistant (EA) provides high‑impact administrative, operational, and communication support to LightEdge’s Executive Leadership Team
- This role is pivotal in enabling executives to operate at scale: orchestrating complex calendars, travel, board materials, executive meetings, and cross‑functional workflows while maintaining absolute discretion and a digital‑first, detail‑obsessed approach
- The EA partners closely with Sales, Finance, Marketing/, MarCom HR/Talent, Legal, Product, and Operations to keep priorities moving and deliver executive‑level artifacts on time and in brand
- Executive Support & Operations:
- Own complex calendar orchestration, meeting logistics, and time‑blocking for competing executive priorities; anticipate conflicts and resolve proactively
- Manage end‑to‑end travel (air, hotel, ground, itineraries) and expense reporting with accuracy and timeliness; optimize travel within budget constraints
- Track deliverables, deadlines, and follow‑ups for the executive(s); create reminders, checklists, and weekly status to streamline workflow
- Board, Investor, and Leadership Materials:
- Prepare, proof, and coordinate executive presentations, pre‑reads, and briefing documents for executive meetings using approved LightEdge templates
- Consolidate inputs from cross‑functional leaders; ensure version control, data accuracy, and on‑time distribution of materials
- Meeting Excellence:
- Draft agendas; capture decisions, action items, and owners; circulate minutes and follow‑up trackers; monitor progress and escalate risks
- Coordinate executive roundtables and advisory sessions (CAB/PAB/Analyst briefings) in partnership with Marketing/Events; support SKO, Presidents Club, and executive retreats as needed
- Cross‑Functional Coordination:
- Serve as the first point of contact and liaison between the executive(s) and internal/external stakeholders; triage requests and protect time
- Partner with Marketing/Comms to ensure brand‑compliant communications (PowerPoint, letterhead, email signature) and with HR/Talent for interview scheduling and onboarding touchpoints
- Process & Tools:
- Improve administrative processes (templates, checklists, automation) to reduce cycle time and errors; maintain executive SOPs and playbooks
- Use Microsoft 365 (Outlook, Teams, Word, Excel, PowerPoint), expense/travel platforms, and collaboration systems; uphold document hygiene and secure sharing aligned to brand guidelines
- Confidentiality & Compliance:
- Handle sensitive information with absolute discretion; follow company policies and brand standards for documents and communications
Benefits
- Health, Vision & Dental
- Life & Long-Term Disability Insurance
- 401(K) Match
- PTO, Sick/Personal Time & 10 Paid Holidays
- Paid Maternity, Paternity & Adoption Leave
Skills
- microsoft-teams
- microsoft-sharepoint
- onedrive
- microsoft-onedrive
- streamline
- microsoft-powerpoint
- microsoft-outlook
- microsoft-excel
- lever
