CDW · 8 hours ago
Executive Assistant
Vernon Hills, IL
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$80K/yr - $117K/yr
5+ years expCDW is a leading multi-brand provider of information technology solutions. The Executive Assistant supports senior and executive leadership with various administrative duties, including managing calendars, coordinating travel, and preparing for meetings.
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Responsibilities
Manage executive’s calendar and scheduling, including all internal and external meetings
Plan all aspects of Executive’s travel
Coordinate and lead preparation for all Senior Leadership meetings, including but not limited to: securing meeting location, travel, accommodations, catering, equipment/supplies, etc
Collate briefing documents for Executive meetings, including drafting, preparing, and proofreading letters, memos, reports, spreadsheets, charts and presentations
Process expense reports, requisitions and new hire needs
Assists with special projects which may include research or specific personnel and organizational development initiatives
Effectively interact with all stakeholders including internal and external customers, developing collaborative relationships across CDW to ensure positive results
Arrange all aspects of department gatherings (location, set-up, food, and activities)
Create professional PowerPoint presentations
Enter all invoices and create PO’s to ensure timely payment to Vendors
Field incoming phone calls, follow-up and resolve appropriately
Maintain a variety of department lists, as well as department and senior level organizational charts
Handle time-clock issues for the department
Qualification
Required
5 years or experience coordinating projects or supporting at work at an executive-level
Bachelor's degree or equivalent years of work experience
History of maintaining confidentiality in working with private and sensitive information
Proficient in Microsoft Office applications (including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint)
Strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to be resourceful and creatively problem solve
Strong interpersonal skills; team player with ability to deal effectively with individuals at all levels
Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to positively and professionally interact with all coworkers across CDW, including executive leadership and external stakeholders
Demonstrated ability to take initiative and work independently with little direction
History of balancing multiple priorities simultaneously with the ability to adapt to the changing needs of the business while meeting deadlines
Flexible approach to work and the ability to work when needed to meet deadlines, including nights and/or weekends
Demonstrated working experience in event planning, meeting coordination, and partner and vendor relations
Influential with others, tailoring communication to the needs of the target audience
Demonstrated influence without authority
Proficient negotiation and persuasion skills, with the ability to enable win-win resolutions
Ability to pay critical attention to detail
Demonstrated knowledge of the business, organization and solutions that are the back bone of the organization
Demonstrated ability to manage expense reports and travel requests, while managing timelines
Proven track record of successfully supporting the needs of project team members and internal stakeholders (locally and virtually)
Ability to effectively resolve conflict with appropriate escalation
Solid understanding of social media usage including but not limited to; LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, Forums, Wikis and blogs
Company
CDW
At CDW, we know how to make technology work so people can do great things.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$58.74M2015-08-01Post Ipo Equity· $58.74M
2013-06-27IPO
2008-07-31Series Unknown
Leadership Team
Christine Leahy
President & CEO
Sanjay Sood
Chief Technology Officer
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