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Entry-level executive assistant jobs in Illinois: 88 open roles

88 open entry-level executive assistant jobs in Illinois, taken from employers’ own career sites and checked to still be open. Listings that state pay show a median of $87,500 a year. An executive assistant manages a leader's calendar, travel, communications and priorities. It is a trusted, high-visibility role and a common way to learn how a company really runs.

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The executive assistant job in Illinois

The job is the same anywhere; what changes is who is hiring.

A typical day

  1. 1. Manage calendar and inbox
  2. 2. Arrange travel and meetings
  3. 3. Prepare briefings and expense reports
  4. 4. Screen requests
  5. 5. Coordinate with other assistants

Skills it uses

  1. 1. Discretion
  2. 2. Calendar management
  3. 3. Writing
  4. 4. Prioritizing
  5. 5. Microsoft 365 or Google Workspace
  6. 6. Judgment
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Employers hiring in Illinois

  • Covista 7
  • Addison Group 4
  • Mars 3
  • Abri Credit Union 2
  • Gainor Staffing 2
  • Mack & Associates 2
  • Northwestern Medicine 2
  • Northwestern University 2

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