Executive Assistant

Our legitimate email communications will always come from an @ascension.org email address; do not trust other domains, and an official offer will only be extended to candidates who have completed a job application through our authorized applicant tracking system. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you’ll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.

Your future role at a glance:

• Location: Elk Grove Village, IL 
• Facility: Ascension Alexian Brothers
• Department: Administrative Support
• Schedule: Day shifts | Full-time
• Salary range: $30.47 - $41.22 per hour

How you'll make an impact in this role:

• Provided comprehensive administrative support to executives, managing calendars, scheduling meetings, coordinating travel, and organizing special events.

• Prepared, edited, and distributed correspondence, reports, presentations, financial documents, and other business communications with accuracy and confidentiality.

• Coordinated meetings by preparing materials, recording meeting minutes, maintaining documentation, tracking action items, and ensuring timely follow-up.

• Managed incoming communications by screening calls and visitors, prioritizing requests, and serving as a key point of contact to support daily operations.

What minimum qualifications you'll need:

Education:

• High School diploma equivalency OR 1 year of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.
  • Note: Required professional licensure/certification can be used in lieu of education or experience, if applicable.

What additional requirements you'll need:

Executive Assistant experience preferred

 

• Someone who can multitask and manage competing priorities
• Proactive and able to anticipate needs
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Flexible and able to manage changing business needs
• Ability to manage multiple calendars (supporting five C-suite leaders):

Life at Ascension: Where purpose meets opportunity:

Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 97,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you’ll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.

Equal employment opportunity employer:

Equal employment opportunity employer

Ascension provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, lactation, breastfeeding, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, all as defined by applicable law, and any other legally protected status or characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) poster.

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Benefits:

Paid time off (PTO)
Various health insurance options & wellness plans
Retirement benefits including employer match plans
Long-term & short-term disability
Employee assistance programs (EAP)
Parental leave & adoption assistance
Tuition reimbursement
Ways to give back to your community

 

Benefit options and eligibility vary by position. Compensation varies based on factors including, but not limited to, experience, skills, education, performance, location and salary range at the time of the offer.