Administrative Assistant (Chicago)

ECG Management Consultants•Chicago, IL

13h•$31 - $38•Hybrid

About The Position

With over 50 years of proven success, ECG, ranked as a Best Midsized Firm to Work For 2025 by Consulting Magazine, is the most experienced healthcare consulting firm in the U.S. Working exclusively in this space, our people consistently demonstrate their ability to solve challenges for providers and achieve better outcomes for patients. Across our eight office locations, we’re seeking individuals who will demonstrate the courage to find innovative solutions and make a direct impact on the delivery of healthcare services nationwide. About ECG ECG is a national consulting firm that is redefining healthcare together with its clients. We provide a broad range of strategic, financial, operational, and technology-enabled consulting services to the full continuum of care, including hospitals, health systems, medical groups, academic medical centers, children’s hospitals, cancer centers, ambulatory surgery centers, investors, and payers/health plans. Our work focuses on creating practical, tailored solutions that help clients maximize resources and achieve sustainable results. We value collaboration, integrity, and innovation, and are committed to fostering an inclusive and supportive work environment. Your Opportunity with ECG: Administrative Assistant ECG’s administrative assistants work as a dynamic team in our Administrative Services Center, providing a range of administrative services to senior managers, associate principals, and corporate operations leaders. Administrative assistants build strong relationships with internal and external clients, understand priorities, projects, and preferences to meet expectations and add value. Professionalism, discretion with confidential information, and effective prioritization are key. You will collaborate with team members to solve day-to-day challenges related to services, technology, relationships, or other issues. Administrative assistants must be adept in helping drive completion of key deliverables and possess excellent ownership and follow-through skills. ECG’s administrative team works collaboratively to assist in overseeing each office’s smooth and efficient day-to-day operations. You may be responsible for the overall administration of an ECG office.

Requirements

Minimum three years of recent experience in administrative services or a customer service–related role
Proficiency in full Microsoft Office suite
Strong organizational skills that reflect the ability to perform and prioritize multiple tasks with excellent attention to detail
Solid analytical and research skills including the ability to take initiative in identifying solutions and communicating findings
Ability to learn firmwide applications
Strong verbal/written communication
Exceptional interpersonal skills and proven experience in fostering positive working relationships with stakeholders and peers at all levels
Proven ability to handle confidential information with discretion, maintaining tact and diplomacy
Self-motivated with a strong work ethic; dedicated to the quality, quantity, and timeliness of results

Nice To Haves

CAP, PACE, or bachelor’s degree from an accredited college/university preferred

Responsibilities

Managing calendars and scheduling and coordinating meetings (client and internal).
Coordinating and managing travel.
Processing and submitting expense reports in a timely and accurate manner.
Coordinating office events, including catering.
Collaborating with IT and other support teams.
Drafting emails, communications, and presentations.
Generating reports.
Collaborating with office assistants to ensure smooth day-to-day operations of the office, fostering a professional, positive, and engaging office culture.
You may be responsible for the overall administration of an ECG office.