Remote Executive Assistant
Insight Global
Chicago, IL(remote)
Insight Global is seeking a polished Executive Assistant for a client who is one of the largest executive retained search firms globally, family-owned and proudly homegrown. With over 500 employees worldwide, they specialize in C-suite and executive-level placements across multiple industries. There culture emphasizes work-life balance, long-term growth, and a differentiated, people-first approach. Were seeking a highly skilled and discreet Executive Assistant to support our newly appointed CEO. This is a critical, high-visibility role requiring a proactive, detail-oriented professional who thrives in a dynamic, fast-paced environment. Youll serve as a true right handbalancing both professional and personal support responsibilities.
Key Responsibilities:
Provide direct administrative support to the CEO, including calendar management across time zones, travel coordination, and meeting preparation.
Create and revamp PowerPoint presentations from scratchmust be highly proficient and visually savvy.
Manage a blend of personal and professional tasks (approx. 50/50), including family scheduling, travel bookings, and event planning.
Attend confidential meetings, take detailed notes, and track KPIsacting as a chief-of-staff-lite.
Coordinate internal and global events, including logistics for live events in Chicago and occasional travel.
Maintain a high level of discretion and confidentiality at all times.
Be available outside of standard hours as needed for urgent or personal matters.
We are a company committed to creating inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal opportunity employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment opportunities without regard to race, religion, sex, age, marital status, national origin, sexual orientation, citizenship status, disability, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please send a request to Human Resources Request Form (https://airtable.com/app21VjYyxLDIX0ez/shrOg4IQS1J6dRiMo) . The EEOC "Know Your Rights" Poster is available here (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf) .
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Skills and Requirements
6+ years of experience supporting senior executives, ideally in professional services or client-facing environments.
Strong PowerPoint and presentation design skills.
Proven ability to manage complex calendars and logistics across multiple time zones.
Comfortable with a hybrid personal/professional support model.
Loyal, stable work history and desire to be in the role for the long term.
Excellent communicator with a calm, solutions-oriented mindset.
Based in CST or EST required; Located in Austin or Chicago a plus. null
We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion,sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military oruniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, andordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please send a request to HR@insightglobal.com.
About the Company
Insight Global
We are a staffing agency helping individuals find jobs and employers fill open positions.
Based in Atlanta, Insight Global is a premier provider of employment and staffing solutions to Fortune 1000 customers across the United States and Canada. We provide long-term contract, short-term contract, temporary-to-permanent, direct placement, and enhanced staffing services. Insight Global specializes in placing contract job seekers into Information Technology, Accounting and Finance, Engineering (non-IT), and Government jobs.
Since our inception in 2001, we have experienced unprecedented growth within our industry, rapidly expanding from an Atlanta-based start-up to one of the most successful staffing firms in America.
Our core staffing services are the backbone upon which Insight Global was founded and have driven our success. We cater our delivery approach and recruiting efforts to meet each client’s unique demands, ensuring that we deliver both maximum client value and the differentiated Insight Global experience.