Administrative Assistant

The Larko Group
Chicago, IL

We are seeking a highly organized and motivated Administrative Assistant to support a dynamic team in a fast-paced professional environment. This is an excellent opportunity for a detail-oriented professional who enjoys managing multiple priorities, supporting senior leaders, and contributing to the success of a collaborative team. The ideal candidate is a proactive problem-solver with strong communication skills, exceptional organizational abilities, and a commitment to delivering high-quality work. Success in this role requires professionalism, adaptability, sound judgment, and the ability to effectively manage competing demands while maintaining attention to detail.


Responsibilities

  • Create, update, and maintain business documents, reports, and spreadsheets with a high degree of accuracy and professionalism.
  • Maintain data and records within internal systems and databases, ensuring information is accurate and up to date.
  • Distribute team communications, updates, and meeting materials as needed.
  • Provide administrative support to senior leaders, including calendar management and operational coordination.
  • Partner with internal teams to process, track, and reconcile invoices and other business transactions.
  • Support project tracking, reporting, and documentation efforts across the department.
  • Coordinate and maintain shared resources, tools, and team information repositories.
  • Draft and distribute internal and external communications as needed.
  • Assist with business planning, team organization, and tracking key priorities and objectives.
  • Manage inventory and procurement of office and business resources.
  • Provide administrative and project support for department initiatives and special projects.
  • Serve as a key point of contact for leadership, managing communications and coordinating follow-up activities.
  • Coordinate complex schedules, meetings, and events to support business operations.
  • Plan and execute internal and external meetings, events, and team activities.
  • Arrange business travel, accommodations, and related logistics.
  • Respond effectively to changing priorities and time-sensitive requests while maintaining business continuity.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support organizational goals and improve processes.
  • Facilitate communication and coordination across departments to ensure efficient operations and a consistent support experience.


Ideal Experience

  • Bachelor's degree required.
  • 3–5 years of relevant administrative experience in a professional, fast-paced office environment.
  • Exceptional organizational skills with a demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to build effective working relationships across teams and levels of an organization.
  • Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
  • Experience with CRM platforms and document management systems is a plus.
  • Meticulous attention to detail and a commitment to delivering high-quality work.
  • A collaborative, solutions-oriented mindset and a strong sense of ownership.
  • Discretion and professionalism in handling confidential information.


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The Larko Group is a women-owned, premier staffing and recruiting firm based in Chicago with a nationwide reach. We specialize in Direct Hire, Temp-to-Hire, and Temporary/Project placements across a wide range of roles, including Executive Assistants, Administrative Assistants, Personal Assistants, Chief of Staff, Office Managers, Receptionists, General Office, Event Support, Project Management, and Customer Service.

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