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Chief of Staff / Executive Administrative Assistant

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In-Office
Chicago, IL
90K-110K Annually
Mid level
In-Office
Chicago, IL
90K-110K Annually
Mid level
The Chief of Staff/Executive Administrative Assistant supports leadership by managing projects, solving problems, coordinating events, and holding team accountable, fostering a highly organized and innovative environment.
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About the Opportunity & Environment

The Scott Curcio Residential team is building to $100 Million annual sales in the next 5 years. You’ll co-pilot the ship to get us there. You’re a bold thinker who is looking to be someone’s right hand and to grow & build with us. No two days on our team are the same – so you should be comfortable in the grey area. This position offers long-term stability and growth opportunities. Our team is part of a dynamic office of intelligent professionals, and is a diverse, dedicated, cohesive group that’s really fun to be around. You’re in-step with the team leader, ensuring we don’t get caught in the minutia. You can handle friction. You aren’t a yes person and you’re excited and willing to say “no – let’s try it this way”.

About The Job / Key Responsibilities
  • You’re the first line of communication
  • Solve problems, manage projects and ensure team leader’s time is focused on the highest priority initiatives
  • Support our licensed agents, helping them grow their businesses by holding them accountable for lead flow & follow-up
  • Bring order and manage through change and chaos
  • Plan & coordinate client & marketing events
  • Help Recruit Top Talent
  • Create marketing/sales presentations
  • Administrative Support: Secure all required documents & work with condo associations and sellers on ensuring all information is available & accurate prior to going live with any property for sale or rent.
About the Person We’re Seeking

You’re a strategic thinker. A boss. Organized to a T. Can hold people accountable and keep us on point, meeting our goals. Simply put, you’re our right hand.

1. Thrives in a fast-paced, multi-task environment and brings order to chaos and solutions to problems

2. Self-starter – set the pace of the day and move through tasks quickly

3. Sees a task all the way through to completion and reports back on status – taking ownership

4. Brings new, innovative, cutting-edge ideas

5. Decisive and good at making quick decisions that will benefit the whole team

6. Optimistic

7. Can pivot with unexpected events or routine changes

8. Works well in a wide variety of environments and on a wide selection of projects or tasks, with a wide variety of personality types

9. Excellent computer skills, including Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Excel)

10. Strong writing, editing & proofreading skills + skilled communicator

Education & Experience
  • Three to five years prior experience in a similar role, supporting an organization’s leader or senior manager
  • Real Estate experience is a plus, but not necessary
Hours & Salary
  • In-Office position in Chicago’s Lincoln Park neighborhood
  • Hours 9:00am-6:00pm, Monday to Friday
  • Salary Range: $90,000-$110,000 commensurate with experience

Top Skills

Excel
Microsoft Office Suite
Outlook
PowerPoint
Word
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120 S LaSalle St, Chicago, IL, United States, 60603

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