Illinois Tool Works

Executive Administrative Assistant

Illinois Tool Works$90K — $100K *
Business Services
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 8+ years supporting senior-level leaders in a corporate environment
  • Highly proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, SharePoint, and Concur
  • Experience coordinating complex international travel plans
  • Ability to handle confidential information with professionalism
  • Strong problem-solving, organizational, and multitasking skills

Responsibilities

  • Support EVPs and leadership with administrative tasks and meeting coordination
  • Produce correspondence, presentations, and other communications
  • Manage multiple complex calendars for in-person and virtual meetings
  • Coordinate domestic and international travel itineraries
  • Process executive expense reports efficiently
  • Establish and maintain organized filing systems
  • Assist colleagues with project overload and during absences

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans
  • 401k plan with company match and additional contributions
  • Flexible Spending Accounts and Health Savings Accounts
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Commuter benefits and Adoption Assistance
Full Job Description
Job Description:

This role will serve as the executive assistant to several executive vice presidents (EVPs) who lead ITW's operating segments along with members of their segment leadership teams. The successful candidate will have proven experience as a key administrative partner to an executive leader(s) with a demonstrated ability to develop collaborative relationships within the team and across the organization. This position requires strong written and verbal communication skills, service-orientation, strong initiative, analytical thinking and skills, attention to detail, and solid organizational skills.

Primary Responsibilities:
  • Support segment EVPs and segment leadership in all related administrative tasks, and the business operating leadership events including bi-weekly, monthly, and quarterly staff and segment meetings, etc.
  • Produce correspondence, presentations, meeting agendas, and emails. Handle highly confidential and sensitive information.
  • Effective and efficient partnership with the EVPs in multi-faceting meeting/conference coordination & planning.
  • Manage multiple complex calendars, including scheduling in-person and virtual meetings.
  • Coordinate domestic and international travel itineraries.
  • Process monthly executive expense reports via Concur.
  • Establish and maintain files/file systems.
  • Work in cooperation and collaboration with other colleagues, occasionally helping with work overload and covering during absences.
  • Manage segment's sports ticket assignments for customer outings/events (Bears, Bulls, Blackhawks & Cubs).
  • Other projects and duties assigned by manager.


Required Skills and Experience:
  • 8+ years of experience in supporting senior-level leaders in a mid to large sized organization is required.
  • Experience in a corporate environment is required.
  • Attention to detail and proven ability to multitask and prioritize effectively.
  • Coordinate and triage complex international travel plans for executives.
  • Ability to work 5 days a week in the Glenview office with flexibility in hours
  • Highly proficient in using office software (e.g., Microsoft Office Suite, SharePoint, Concur).
  • Experience handling highly sensitive information with integrity and maintaining a high level of confidentiality and professionalism.
  • Strong problem-solving skills and thorough attention to detail.
  • Ability to be proactive and work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
  • Demonstrate a sense of urgency and ability to prioritize, working within tight timelines, and strong time management skills.
  • Experience in coordinating both domestic and international travel; Concur experience a plus.
  • Meet deadlines promptly as instructed.


Compensation Information:

The compensation package for the role offers a competitive base salary ranging from $90k - $100k annually.

ITW considers various factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate's work experience, education and training, geographic location, key skills, as well as market and business considerations.

In addition to a competitive salary, ITW employees in the U.S. are eligible for a comprehensive benefits package. This package includes medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance programs. We also provide a 401k plan with both a company match and additional employer contribution, Flexible Spending Accounts, Health Savings Accounts, Employee Assistance Program, Commuter benefits, and Adoption Assistance

About Illinois Tool Works

ITW is an industrial manufacturing company that specializes in the fields of industrial machinery, engineering, operations, sales, marketing, finance, and accounting. It's in deep-sea oil rigs, aerospace technology, bridges and wind turbines, healthcare, the spaces in which they live and work, the cars they drive, and the mobile devices they rely on. It was founded in 1912 and headquartered in Glenview Nas, Illinois.

Illinois Tool Works Careers

Join the dynamic team at Illinois Tool Works (ITW), a global leader in diversified manufacturing, where innovation and excellence drive us forward. ITW offers unparalleled job opportunities, fostering a culture of growth and leadership in the industry.

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Learn more about Illinois Tool Works
Size
45,000 employees
Market Cap
$68.1 billion
Industry
Net Income
$2.1 billion
Founded
1912
5 Year Trend
+1.2%
Revenue
$12.5 billion
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