Administrative Coordinator, Chicago, Hybrid

Huron • Chicago, IL

3d • $50,000 - $65,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

Huron is redefining what a global consulting organization can be. Advancing new ideas every day to build even stronger clients, individuals and communities. We’re helping our clients find new ways to drive growth, enhance business performance and sustain leadership in the markets they serve. And, we’re developing strategies and implementing solutions that enable the transformative change they need to own their future. As a member of the Huron corporate team, you’ll help to evolve our business model to stay ahead of market forces, industry trends and client needs. Our accounting, finance, human resources, IT, legal, marketing and facilities management professionals work collaboratively to support Huron’s collective strategies and enable real transformation to produce sustainable business results. Join our team and create your future. The Administrative Coordinator, under general direction of a team of senior leaders, will be responsible for providing complex administrative support, detailed correspondence, and will serve as a central point of scheduling for the project team both internally and externally. This role requires exceptional organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment. The Administrative Coordinator will act as a trusted partner, handling sensitive and confidential information with professionalism. This is a remote position. Job Description Has substantial understanding of the job and applies knowledge and skills to complete a wide range of tasks. Normally receives little instruction on daily work, general instructions on newly introduced assignments. Works on assignments that are moderately difficult, requiring judgment in resolving issues or in making recommendations. Manages heavy calendar requests and maintains detailed tracking. Serves as a central point of communication between internal and external stakeholders. Prioritize and coordinate conflicting requests with some guidance from team, ensuring efficient time management. Organize and coordinate meetings, including booking both onsite/offsite meeting rooms, drafting and editing invites with little to no direction, managing catering services and onsite logistics. Identify process improvements, develop procedures for meeting intake and tracking. Establishes trusted partnerships with project leads and client partners. Organize and balance multiple tasks and projects based on determined priorities and strong organizational skills. Anticipate the needs of the team and proactively address potential issues or roadblocks to determine next steps.

Requirements

• 3-5 years of experience in an administrative role, preferably in a corporate or fast-paced environment.
• Advanced technical skills with Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Strong organizational skills, high-level prioritizing and multi-tasking skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• High degree of flexibility.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s Degree preferred.
• Experience with Google Suite would be a plus
• Chicago location preferred

Responsibilities

• Manages heavy calendar requests and maintains detailed tracking.
• Serves as a central point of communication between internal and external stakeholders.
• Prioritize and coordinate conflicting requests with some guidance from team, ensuring efficient time management.
• Organize and coordinate meetings, including booking both onsite/offsite meeting rooms, drafting and editing invites with little to no direction, managing catering services and onsite logistics.
• Identify process improvements, develop procedures for meeting intake and tracking.
• Establishes trusted partnerships with project leads and client partners.
• Organize and balance multiple tasks and projects based on determined priorities and strong organizational skills.
• Anticipate the needs of the team and proactively address potential issues or roadblocks to determine next steps.

Benefits

• Huron Consulting Group offers a competitive compensation and benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverage to employees and dependents; a 401(k) plan with a generous employer match; an employee stock purchase plan; a generous Paid Time Off policy; and paid parental leave and adoption assistance.
• Our Wellness Program supports employee total well-being by providing free annual health screenings and coaching, bank at work, and on-site workshops, as well as ongoing programs recognizing major events in the lives of our employees throughout the year.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level