Operations Specialist (A1473108CHI-PERM) Chicago, Illinois

Salary: USD70000 - USD90000 per year

A growing Chicago-based professional services firm is seeking an Operations Specialist to support its headquarters and serve as a key resource across office operations, executive support, and marketing initiatives. The client is ideally looking for a candidate with strong experience within office management and SharePoint. Working closely with firm leadership, this individual will play an integral role in supporting day-to-day operations while helping drive firmwide initiatives and events.

THE ROLE:

  • Serve as the primary point of contact for the Chicago office, managing relationships with building management, vendors, and service providers to ensure smooth day-to-day operations.
  • Oversee office logistics including supplies, equipment, mail, facilities coordination, and general office management.
  • Provide executive-level administrative support to Partners and senior leadership, including complex calendar management, meeting coordination, travel planning, and expense administration.
  • Draft, edit, and prepare professional presentations, reports, communications, and other business materials using Microsoft Office tools.
  • Serve as the primary liaison with the firm's managed IT provider, coordinating technology support, troubleshooting issues, and facilitating ongoing technology needs.
  • Partner with the Marketing team to plan and execute internal events, client programs, conferences, and industry engagements.
  • Coordinate event logistics including vendor management, scheduling, materials preparation, attendee communications, and on-site support.

YOU:

  • 3+ years of executive, administrative, office management, operations, or project coordination experience within a professional services environment.
  • Experience within SharePoint required
  • Strong proficiency with Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, and other business technologies; QuickBooks experience preferred.
  • Exceptional organizational and time management skills with outstanding attention to detail.

This organization offers a competitive compensation package, comprehensive benefits, and the opportunity to work closely with senior leadership in a dynamic and entrepreneurial environment.