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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

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