Administrative Assistant II (Chicago, IL - US)

Energy Solutions is seeking an Administrative Assistant II to join a team of administrative professionals that supports the organization with various general administrative tasks. This role will serve as the point of contact for general facility support partner with the property manager to ensure the building is maintained and acts as a key liaison between internal teams, external vendors, and stakeholders to coordinate seamless operational support.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Act as a point of contact for facility needs, coordinating with vendors, building management, and maintenance to ensure a functional and orderly workspace.
• Manage office access and security protocols, greet visitors, and conduct quarterly audits of access badges to ensure site security.
• Provide front-office support by managing the main phone line, routing inquiries, and assisting with general staff requests.
• Monitor and maintain office inventory, anticipating supply needs and placing timely orders for equipment, snacks, and general supplies.
• Assist with budget administration by tracking monthly expenditures and ensuring office spending aligns with approved limits.
• Conduct quarterly compliance checks, including auditing first aid kits and updating internal resource documents.
• Coordinate logistics for All-Hands meetings, including vendor selection and meal planning.
• Maintain the "Connectedness" project plan, providing regular status updates to the Senior Manager on office culture initiatives.
• Facilitate service improvements by conducting quarterly check-ins with stakeholders to gather feedback on administrative support.
• Participate in department meetings to stay aligned with team goals and share operational updates.
• Assist with event planning including vendor validation, travel management, and meal planning.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to produce event deliverables and manage facility security protocols and space tracking.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School degree or equivalent.
• 1 year of administrative experience that demonstrates foundational proficiency in administrative tasks as well as increasing responsibility.
• Advanced Beginner proficiency in the MS Office suite, including Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint (skills tests will be required during the interview process).
• Skilled in managing daily office workflows, including calendar scheduling,task tracking, while ensuring all departmental procedures were followed and deadlines met.
• Experience in coordinating logistics for meetings and events, including managing vendor communications, catering, and onsite setup.
• Demonstrated experience serving as the point of contact for facilities requests, overseeing maintenance schedules and vendor visits from initial request to completion.
• Skilled at resolving routine operational issues independently and knowing exactly when to escalate complex concerns to management.
• Good understanding of event logistics and timeline management, with a track record of coordinating multiple moving parts for successful outcomes.
• Able to manage daily responsibilities with minimal supervision by following established processes and making sound, routine decisions.

The hourly range for this role is $25.00 - $30.00, with a target compensation of $25.00 - $28.50 based on experience and qualifications.