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Pure Lithium Corporation

Executive Assistant

Reposted 22 Days Ago
In-Office
Chicago, IL, USA
97-110 Annually
Mid level
In-Office
Chicago, IL, USA
97-110 Annually
Mid level
Responsible for managing the VP of Operations' calendar, coordinating internal and external communications, preparing reports, and supporting operational activities and special projects.
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We are seeking a highly organized and proactive Executive Assistant to support our VP, Operations. This onsite role requires exceptional organizational skills, sound judgment, and the ability to anticipate needs in a fast-paced, operationally focused environment. The ideal candidate will have experience supporting senior leaders and will thrive in a role that demands precision, adaptability, and confidentiality. A go-getter, you are.


 


 

Responsibilities:

  • Manage and coordinate the VP of Operations’ calendar, including scheduling meetings, prioritizing requests, and adjusting to shifting operational demands and urgent matters.
  • Act as a key point of contact for the VP of Operations, liaising between internal departments (e.g., operations, supply chain, finance, HR) and external partners as needed.
  • Support day-to-day operational activities by preparing meeting minutes, tracking action items, and ensuring follow-up on key initiatives and deliverables.
  • Prepare reports, presentations, dashboards, and correspondence with a high level of accuracy and professionalism.
  • Maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive operational and personnel information with discretion.
  • Track key operational metrics, deadlines, and project milestones; proactively identify risks or scheduling conflicts.
  • Support special projects and initiatives led by the VP of Operations, including process improvements and cross-functional coordination.


 


 

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree or demonstrated competence through a combination of experience, education, and/or training.
  • 2-5 years of experience as an Executive Assistant or in a similar role supporting senior leadership, preferably in operations or a related function.
  • Proven ability to manage complex schedules, coordinate multiple priorities, and support high-stakes operational activities.
  • Experience working in a fast-paced environment with shifting priorities and tight deadlines.
  • Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills; ability to interact effectively with executives, staff, and external stakeholders.
  • Demonstrated experience coordinating complex travel arrangements.
  • High level of professionalism, discretion, and sound judgment.
  • Experience supporting operational processes, project tracking, or business functions is highly desirable.
  • Proactive mindset with strong problem-solving skills and the ability to anticipate needs.
  • Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and collaboration tools (e.g., Teams, project management software, etc.).
  • Basic financial and operational knowledge is a plus.


 

Benefits:

  • Fully covered health and dental insurance
  • Generous vacation time
  • Maternity and paternity leave
  • Pre-Tax Commuter Benefit


 


 

About Pure Lithium:

The base salary pay range for this position is $97,000 to $110,000 per year. Pure Lithium is a disruptive vertically integrated lithium metal battery technology company. Pure lithium combines lithium extraction, anode and battery production to produce the next-generation lithium metal battery, a step change improvement over today’s lithium-ion battery.

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