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You Lead the Way. We’ve Got Your Back.With the right backing, people and businesses have the power to progress in incredible ways. When you join Team Amex, you become part of a global and diverse community of colleagues with an unwavering commitment to back our customers, communities and each other. Here, you’ll learn and grow as we help you create a career journey that’s unique and meaningful to you with benefits, programs, and flexibility that support you personally and professionally.At American Express, you’ll be recognized for your contributions, leadership, and impact—every colleague has the opportunity to share in the company’s success. Together, we’ll win as a team, striving to uphold our company values and powerful backing promise to provide the world’s best customer experience every day. And we’ll do it with the utmost integrity, and in an environment where everyone is seen, heard and feels like they belong.Join Team Amex and let's lead the way together.The U.S. Consumer Services Team is responsible for our suite of consumer products, services, and experiences in the U.S., including our premium, cobrand, cash back, and lending portfolios, Membership Rewards, Global Travel &amp; Lifestyle Services, the Centurion Lounge network, our Global Dining businesses, and best-in-class marketing programs across customer, prospect, and partner channels. The USCS team is focused on making membership an indisputable competitive advantage and helping each other become better leaders every day.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;The American Express global dining team sits within the USCS organization.&nbsp;&nbsp;Our mission is to connect the world’s best restaurants with the world’s best customers through a trusted and innovative global Software as a Service (SaaS) platforms, built on the promise of access and unforgettable experiences.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;We’re hiring, too. Interested in joining our team of restaurant-obsessed explorers? Right this way. ABOUT THE ROLE:The Executive Assistant will provide administrative support to the Head of Tock and, to a more limited extent, the Tock Leadership team, based in the Global Dining office in Chicago. The ideal candidate must be experienced in handling a wide range of administrative tasks and be able to work collaboratively and confidently. Enthusiasm in learning about the team’s work and interest in participating in team projects a plus.Day to day responsibilities include, but are not limited to:<ul><li>Organizing and proactively maintaining calendars, including scheduling meetings across multiple time-zones</li><li>Coordinating with Global Dining Chief of Staff and the rest of the Executive Assistant team to support team collaboration and culture development</li><li>Coordinating conferences and staff meetings, including room booking, catering, security etc.</li><li>Coordinating travel arrangements and logistics </li><li>Processing monthly expense reports and reviewing expense reports for approval</li><li>Assisting with on and off boarding and new employee logistics</li><li>Tracking and approving timekeeping for team</li><li>Supporting ad hoc project work as directed by leadership</li></ul>Minimum Qualifications <ul><li>High level of integrity required for handling sensitive and confidential information</li><li>High energy, proactive, positive attitude, and ability to prioritize and work on own initiative</li><li>Strong interpersonal, relationship and networking skills to build and maintain effective professional relationships across all areas of the organization</li><li>Previous executive administrative support experience within a large organization</li><li>Experience in handling a wide range of administrative-related tasks, organizing large meetings across time zones and arranging travel</li><li>Highly organized with an ability to demonstrate keen attention to details, adaptability, flexibility, resourcefulness and efficiency</li><li>Demonstrated ability to act diplomatically and respectfully when communicating with key internal and external customers and individuals of varying levels</li><li>Demonstrated ability to take the initiative to spot problems before they arise, find solutions, and provide timely follow-through on projects</li><li>Demonstrated ability to work with a sense of urgency, as needed to handle multiple tasks and prioritize effectively</li><li>Strong proficiency with MS Office, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook required</li><li>Experience with Ariba, Concur and HR payroll systems preferred</li><li>Excellent written and verbal communication skills</li><li>Commitment to ongoing learning and development</li><li>&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience&nbsp;preferred</li></ul>Salary Range: $24.05 to $48.10 hourly + bonus + benefitsThe above represents the expected hourly pay range for this job requisition. Ultimately, in determining your pay, we’ll consider your location, experience, and other job-related factors.We back our colleagues and their loved ones with benefits and programs that support their holistic well-being. That means we prioritize their physical, financial, and mental health through each stage of life. Benefits include:<ul><li>Competitive base salaries&nbsp;</li><li>Bonus incentives&nbsp;</li><li>6% Company Match on retirement savings plan&nbsp;</li><li>Free financial coaching and financial well-being support&nbsp;</li><li>Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and disability benefits&nbsp;</li><li>Flexible working model with hybrid, onsite or virtual arrangements depending on role and business need&nbsp;</li><li>20+ weeks paid parental leave for all parents, regardless of gender, offered for pregnancy, adoption or surrogacy&nbsp;</li><li>Free access to global on-site wellness centers staffed with nurses and doctors (depending on location)&nbsp;</li><li>Free and confidential counseling support through our Healthy Minds program&nbsp;</li><li>Career development and training opportunities</li></ul>For a full list of Team Amex benefits, visit our Colleague Benefits Site.American Express is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, disability status, age, or any other status protected by law.We back our colleagues with the support they need to thrive, professionally and personally. That's why we have Amex Flex, our enterprise working model that provides greater flexibility to colleagues while ensuring we preserve the important aspects of our unique in-person culture. Depending on role and business needs, colleagues will either work onsite, in a hybrid model (combination of in-office and virtual days) or fully virtually.Employment eligibility to work with American Express in the U.S. is required as the company will not pursue visa sponsorship for these positions. US Job Seekers/Employees - Click here to view the “Know Your Rights” poster and the&nbsp;Pay Transparency Policy Statement.If the links do not work, please copy and paste the following URLs in a new browser window:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.dol.gov/agencies/ofccp/posters&nbsp;to" target="_blank">https://www.dol.gov/agencies/ofccp/posters&nbsp;to</a> access the three posters.

American Express

Executive Assistant

<h2>Company Description</h2>Title:&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Tenets Program Associate  &nbsp;Reports to:&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Tenets Director  &nbsp;Status:&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Full-Time &nbsp;Apply by Date:&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; November 15, 2024 &nbsp;Salary Range:&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $80,000 to $83,000 with an annual bonus between 3-7% &nbsp;Location:&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Chicago, IL &nbsp; &nbsp;WHO WE ARE &nbsp;&nbsp;The Irving Harris Foundation (Foundation) enhances the quality of life for children, families, and communities by advancing human potential, social justice and equity, and creative experience and expression. The Foundation is a strategic grant maker, investing approximately $13 million annually in the fields of early childhood development, infant and early childhood mental health, reproductive health and justice, arts and culture, and Jewish values in the U.S. and Israel. The Foundation’s grants aim to address root causes, leverage public and private resources, provide technical assistance, and foster collaboration through public-private and funder partnerships. &nbsp;&nbsp;The Foundation has embraced and worked to advance Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DEIB) in our philanthropic efforts. For the Foundation, DEI is not a goal to be accomplished, but a reflective, intentional journey in which we are consistently striving toward more equitable policies, systems, and communities. We continue to lean into the commitments we made as a Foundation in solidarity with Black Lives and the Foundation’s decision in 2021 to center intersectional racial equity. This includes internal work to deepen our efforts to be an antiracist organization including racial equity and culture change training, strengthening our policies and procedures, and new grantmaking practices. Externally we are centering racial equity in our grantmaking, field leadership, and special initiatives which includes increasing the amount we invest in Black Indigenous People of Color (BIPOC) led organizations, exploring how to lift-up voices of pregnant, birthing, and parenting people focusing on community driven solutions and using our grants and field leadership to support efforts designed to dismantle systems of oppression that have and continue to cause harm  <a href="https://www.irvingharrisfdn.org/who/" target="_blank">https://www.irvingharrisfdn.org/who/</a> .&nbsp;Diversity Informed Tenets for Work with Infants, Toddlers and Families (The Tenets):  &nbsp;The Diversity Informed Tenets Initiative, a program of the Irving Harris Foundation, was co-created by an intergenerational, diverse group of infant and early childhood mental health leaders who are part of the Irving Harris Foundation’s Professional Development Network (PDN) with the active support and engagement of the Foundation <a href="https://diversityinformedtenets.org/about/our-team-4.&nbsp;&amp;nbsp" target="_blank">https://diversityinformedtenets.org/about/our-team-4.&nbsp;&amp;nbsp</a>;The Tenets are a set of aspirational principles, rooted in the awareness of self, of organization, of policies, and systems of care to provide tools for people to engage in diversity informed practice through self-transformation. The Tenets are disseminated to the field through the Tenets Initiative which provides Tenets workshops, trainings, and consultation to organizations and groups working with infants, young children, youth and families. While the Tenets remain an important program of the Foundation, the goal is for the Initiative to become self-sustaining over time as an independent resource for child and family serving fields.  &nbsp;<h2>Job Description</h2>POSITION SUMMARY  &nbsp;Key responsibilities include:&nbsp;<ul><li>Project Management: Oversee, support, and implement various projects, systems and processes within the Tenets program, ensuring that goals are met effectively and efficiently.&nbsp;</li><li>Administrative Support: Provide essential administrative support such as scheduling, documenting meetings and conducting research.</li><li>Operations: Learn the current Tenets operations structure, update, and provide new structure to processes. Document processes and organizes current Tenets Google Drive and fully manages Google Suite.&nbsp;</li><li>Collaboration: Work closely with the Tenets Initiative Director, Committees and consultants to support the implementation of the Tenets strategic plan.</li><li>Cross-Program Support:&nbsp; Collaborate across program areas including Early Childhood (EC), Reproductive Health and Justice (RHJ), IECMH, and Jewish Values (JV) to ensure cohesive and integrated efforts. </li></ul>An Ideal Candidate&nbsp;&nbsp;We are seeking a Tenets Program Associate who is deeply committed to advancing our mission and the strategic implementation of the Diversity-Informed Tenets through collaborative and inclusive work. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DEIB) principles and demonstrate both personal and professional dedication to fostering equitable and inclusive practices.&nbsp;The Tenets Program Associate should possess key DEIB-related skills, including the ability to:&nbsp;<ul><li>Engage in critical self-reflection, recognizing and addressing their own biases and areas for growth.&nbsp;</li><li>Navigate complex conversations around race, identity, power, and privilege with confidence, respect, and empathy.&nbsp;</li><li>Apply a systems-thinking approach to identify and dismantle inequities in processes, structures, and relationships.&nbsp;</li><li>Facilitate inclusive dialogues, ensuring all voices are heard and valued, particularly those from historically marginalized communities.&nbsp;</li></ul>Please review the full Job Description at:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.irvingharrisfdn.org/who/careers/" target="_blank">https://www.irvingharrisfdn.org/who/careers/</a><h2>Qualifications</h2>Position Requirements and Qualifications  &nbsp;<ul><li>Passionate and experienced in promoting and advancing diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging, values these principles, takes a liberatory stance in their work, and enjoys engaging with and collaborating on a team that brings together diversity of thoughts, perspectives, and expression. &nbsp;</li><li>Bachelor’s degree required and master’s degree preferred in a related field such as infant mental health, public policy, early childhood, child development, education, social justice, public health, maternal child health, psychology, community development, social work, and/or humanities. &nbsp;</li><li>Project management certification (e.g., PMP, CAPM, PRINCE2) preferred. &nbsp;</li><li>Demonstrated passion for advancing liberatory social justice and equity through community driven approaches and solutions. &nbsp;</li><li>Strong administrative and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects and priorities effectively.  &nbsp;</li><li>Experience with capacity building and technical assistance.  &nbsp;</li><li>Independent, highly motivated, a self-starter who can demonstrate strong administrative or operational leadership skills.&nbsp;</li><li>Strong interpersonal skills, and ability to collaborate and work well with internal and external partners.  &nbsp;</li><li>Ability to be flexible, adaptable, and to think conceptually, strategically, and learn quickly. &nbsp;</li><li>Demonstrated problem-solving and strong analytical, written, and verbal communication skills. &nbsp;</li><li>Proficiency in using project management software (e.g. Monday.com, Microsoft Project) and other technology tools (e.g. Microsoft Office Suite, Google Workspace).  &nbsp;</li><li>Individuals with high levels of integrity, thoughtfulness, curiosity about creating equitable and just internal processes, and sense of humor will be prioritized. &nbsp;</li><li>Adaptability and Growth Mindset: Show a growth mindset, receptivity to feedback, and the ability to learn from successes and challenges and be adaptable. &nbsp;</li><li>Ability to travel for in-person meetings and events as needed.&nbsp;</li></ul>This position offers the opportunity to be part of a mission-driven team committed to making a difference in the lives of pregnant and birthing people, infants, young children, and families. We welcome candidates who are passionate about our work and dedicated to creating positive change. We encourage passionate and interested candidates to apply even if you do not meet every qualification.  &nbsp;<h2>Additional Information</h2>WHY THE FOUNDATION?The Foundation offers a competitive salary/benefits package and the opportunity to work with a small, collaborative, and dedicated team. &nbsp;<ul><li>Competitive Fulltime Salary – salary range $ 80,000 – 83,000 and commensurate with experience</li><li>Annual bonus, 3-7% &nbsp;</li><li>Professional Development Opportunities &nbsp;</li><li>Tuition Reimbursement &nbsp;</li><li>401(K) contributions of 15% after 1 year (no match required) &nbsp;</li><li>Generous employer paid Health, Dental and Vision package &nbsp;</li><li>Vacation accrual of 18 days in year one increasing in year 2  &nbsp;</li><li>10 PO PSSL days (up front) upon hire &nbsp;</li><li>Bank Holidays plus 3 floating holidays &nbsp;</li><li>Closed the week between Christmas and New Year &nbsp;</li><li>Work week 4 ½ days per week &nbsp;</li><li>One in-person collaboration day a week and access to an office at any time &nbsp;</li></ul>&nbsp;The position is based in Chicago, Illinois. The Program Associate may travel on occasion.  &nbsp;

Tenets Program Associate

Position Title: Administrative Assistant II&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Department: Small Business Development Center (SBDC) Division: Institutional Research and Effectiveness (INR) Employee Status: Full-time Grant Funded (Grant Funded through December 31, 2025 with opportunity for renewal) Type: Support Staff Association (SSA-Union) Grade: 8 Salary Range: ($20.00-$21.00 hourly) Location: Woodward Technology Center FLSA: Non-exempt (hourly) Business Hours: Monday - Friday, 8 am - 5 pm (evening and weekend events may be required) Issued: 05/2023 Revised: 07/2024, 10/2024 ________________________________________________________________________________ Reporting Relationships Reports to: Small Business Development Center Director Supervision Exercised: None Job Summary Using independent judgment and minimal supervision, provide advanced clerical support involving multiple software solutions and complex office equipment. Must exercise advanced reasoning and established critical and analytical thinking skills. Lead or direct all office support functions. Model excellent customer service to clients, students, faculty, administration, staff and others through all methods of contact. Confidentiality and discretion are required. Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following.&nbsp; Related duties may be assigned.<ul><li>Proficient in using all methods of telecommunications.</li><li>Read and route incoming mail. Locate and attach the appropriate file to correspondence to be answered by the employer.</li><li>Maintain accurate knowledge of college-wide resources in order to respond to questions for both internal and external customers.</li><li>Independently prepare grant correspondence reports, and memos.</li><li>Excellent verbal communication skills. Facilitate communication at all levels with sound judgment and skill.</li><li>Word process complex materials, editing for grammar and content. Perform computations and routine analysis regarding budgets, grants, financial processes, and government reports.</li><li>Assist with budget development and tracking. Provide regular budget updates.</li><li>Proofread completed documents to check for errors and make corrections.</li><li>Organize and maintain file system, file correspondence, and other records.</li><li>Coordinate and arrange meetings, travel arrangements, prepare agendas, reserve and prepare facilities, attend and record notes/minutes of meetings.</li><li>Make copies of correspondence or other printed materials.</li><li>Order and maintain supplies, and arrange for equipment maintenance. Assist with other purchasing needs.</li><li>Assist with the maintenance of SBDC web pages.</li><li>Foster and maintain professional interaction with internal and external community partners including and not limited to; in-person, virtual, and written correspondence.</li><li>File, code, and/or arrange filing of grant documents, and purge files in accordance with statutory governmental regulations and/or college guidelines.</li><li>Engage in ongoing professional training as needed to maintain current with administrative and technological demands of the position.</li><li>Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rates and percentages and to draw and interpret bar graphs. Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, and diagram.</li></ul>Qualifications To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. &nbsp; Minimum Qualifications Associate's degree or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school; or six to twelve months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Experience in AI preferred. Experience with grants preferred. Proficient in MS Suite, inclusive of Outlook, Windows, Microsoft Word, Excel (spreadsheet design and entry), database entry, Web page maintenance, and ability to learn the college's administrative software system. Work Environment While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works in an office setting. Physical Demands Physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands and fingers to handle, feel, or operate objects, tools or controls, and reach with hands and arms. The employee is frequently required to stand, talk and hear. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;

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