Position Title: Administrative Assistant
Work Location: North Chicago, IL 
Assignment Duration: 8+ Months
Work Schedule: Hybrid
Work Arrangement: Training: Onsite

Position Summary: Responsible for all administrative functions (Clinical Development Solutions): calendar management, scheduling travel, managing correspondence and scheduling couriers, processing expense reports, meeting/event planning, creating or modifying business documents, preparing presentations from source materials, handling Teams Meetings and Telepresence setups, and acting as a liaison for remote access issues.

Background & Context:

• Our organization provides a vast array of opportunities for an individual looking for an organization with whom they can flourish and develop their careers in a variety of directions.
• In addition to a beautiful environment and a positive corporate employee culture, contingent staff are embraced as an integral part of their staffing to meet business objectives.
• Various technology and training are available for anyone looking to expand and improve their current skill levels.
• Leadership support to drive your career into areas of interest to meet your passion and career goals.
• Flexible schedules in many cases, dependent on the specific team with whom you work.
• Collaborative team environment; creating a positive experience for those working at our organization.
• Inter-Campus shuttles to get you from building to building with on demand service that allows you to make the most of your workday.
• Complimentary shuttle service from the Metro to the campus (depending on the region/campus).
• Complimentary coffee service throughout their locations (depending on the region/campus).

 
Key Responsibilities:

• Provides general administrative support. May provide back-up support to higher-level management as needed.
• Effectively monitors manager and team calendars, proactively solves conflicts.
• Responsible for compliance with applicable Corporate and Divisional Policies and procedures.
• Follows purchasing and requisition procedures, Corporate Security and Privacy Rules, Corporate Branding Guidelines, and Copy Center procedures (if applicable).
• Interacts with high-level executives and manages confidential or business-sensitive information.
• May include some support for tracking budget expenditures.
• Coordinates and maintains departmental files as assigned in compliance with corporate and government regulations.
• Orders business cards and stationery.
• Uses and understands Microsoft Office Suite, and other business-specific software, including the Corporate Travel Web site, and employee performance management systems (as applicable).
• Coordinates new employee office set-ups and onboarding.
• May train/coordinate work for new administrative assistants.
• Operates with general instruction and some supervision.
• Safeguard’s our organization’s confidential information.

Qualification & Experience:

• Some college preferred.
• Some leadership or supervisory experience desired.
• Experience working in pharmaceutical company or CRO strongly preferred.
• 7+ years previous admin experience supporting executives.
• Must have Intermediate to advance knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, Concur, SharePoint, Visio or OrgPlus, and understanding of business processes and requirements.
• “Make it happen” spirit & attitude as well as persistence.
• Adaptive learner that grasps information quickly, and adapts to changes that may happen daily.

 

 


At SPECTRAFORCE, we are committed to maintaining a workplace that ensures fair compensation and wage transparency in adherence with all applicable state and local laws. This position’s starting pay is: $28.00/hr.