Administrative Supervisor

  • Full-Time
  • Chicago, IL
  • Wright Foundation For The Realization For Human Potential
  • Posted 4 years ago – Accepting applications
Job Description

Who You Are:

You want meaningful work that contributes to our world. You love being challenged, learning, and growing. You yearn to work with dedicated coworkers. You can handle a little controversy for meaningful work that aims for a world that works for everyone, one person at a time. You anticipate needs and would rather ask forgiveness than permission. You love partnering but can operate independently. You are an efficient communicator and quick typist who believes in doings this right now. You aren’t too easily offended nor are one to shy from difficult conversations because you know they’re sometimes needed to get things done.

Who We Are:

We are people committed to empowering individuals to have great lives at work, at home, and in their world. We are a mission-driven, fast-paced educational organization delivering accredited graduate programs through Wright Graduate University, public trainings and seminars through our lifelong learning division Wright Living, and corporate education through the Human Emergence Group. We are dedicated to maximizing adult development and empowering students. We design and deliver cutting edge innovative curriculum in the areas of coaching, leadership, and social and emotional intelligence to help people maximize their potential in all areas of life—how they act and feel about themselves, in relationship, parenting, family, career, sales, etc. We are innovative and controversial, and like any person or organization doing transformational things, we have both raving fans and loud critics. But we’re proud of the way we empower the motivated, and the people we train change themselves and their worlds for the better.

This is a results-oriented, highly-demanding organization that provides extensive employee training and support while expecting a lot in return. If you are a driven, self-starter who likes to get a lot done but who also feels a deep desire to contribute significantly to others, this culture of high-quality, fast-paced, meaningful work may be a good opportunity for you.

Are you interested in really making a difference and developing your skills in a place where you can grow personally and professionally? Do you want to use your excellent people skills, project management, sales skills and tenacity to support a strong cause? Our company may be the right place for you.

Who We Are Looking For:

We are looking for an experienced Administrative Supervisor to join and lead our administrative team in running our operations. As both a member and leader of the team, you will be responsible for coordinating the management of high-level engagements, execution of executive agendas, and an ever-evolving workflow to ensure that all individuals, projects, and programs are running efficiently and effectively. You will assist in the creation and nurturing of great relationships with your team whom you supervise, the executives you support, and the organizations and clientele we serve. We are not just looking for a manager, we are searching for a player/coach – someone who leads by example and jumps in wherever needed to make sure their team and organization are on track for success. You enjoy identifying and managing problems, providing feedback to supervises for maximum development, thinking quickly and creatively, and encouraging others to think critically and expand their own leadership potential.

Benefits:

· 100% employer-paid health insurance premium; dental and vision insurance available with employee-paid premium

· Personal development and leadership training included

· Wright Graduate University tuition discount for those who meet admission requirements

· Eligibility for 401K after one month

What You'll Do:

· Oversee the workflow of the Administrative team, including regular office management, executive support, program and project development, and event planning

· Supervise team of 6+, meeting regularly with supervises and providing feedback on work and professional development

· Manage the hours and projects of team and volunteers

· Lead multiple meetings per week on program/department status

· Interface with various departments to ensure the programs and initiatives are completed within time and budget requirements

· Take project management responsibility on overall foundation projects

· Relay initiatives and report on project status to senior staff from administrative staff, and vice versa

· Edit, format, proof, and create print and online materials

· Provide backup as needed in daily tasks to executive assistants, office manager, event coordinator, and others

· Other duties as necessary

What's required:

· Minimum 2 years' related experience in a high performing environment

· A bachelor's degree

· Experience managing/supervising

· Project management experience

· Dedicated, dependable, and flexible to take on new challenges

· Self-starting achiever who takes initiative to identify gaps and propose projects and directions for work

· Able to think strategically and problem solve

· Passion for life and learning!

· Proficient in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook

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HOW TO APPLY:

In an effort to set up prospective employees to succeed in our fast-paced environment, we ask that you take a few assessments. The system also asks that you upload a resume. Some assessments are timed, so make sure you have arranged to be distraction-free. You will need approximately 30 minutes to complete the tests, which must be done in one sitting.

When you are ready, please visit: https://www.ondemandassessment.com/link/index/JB-1OPQL1IEB?u=10638

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $45,000.00 - $65,000.00 per year

Benefits:

  • Employee discount
  • Health insurance
  • Professional development assistance

Schedule:

  • 8 hour shift
  • Monday to Friday

Experience:

  • Microsoft Office: 1 year (Preferred)
  • Customer Service: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location:

  • One location

Typical start time:

  • 8AM

Typical end time:

  • 5PM

Benefit Conditions:

  • Waiting period may apply

Work Remotely:

  • Temporarily due to COVID-19
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