Executive Assistant

Reposted 5 Days Ago
Chicago, IL, USA
In-Office
97-110 Annually
Mid level
Energy • Manufacturing
The Role
Responsible for managing the VP of Operations' calendar, coordinating internal and external communications, preparing reports, and supporting operational activities and special projects.
Summary Generated by Built In

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.

Skills Required

  • 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
  • Proven ability to manage complex schedules and coordinate multiple priorities
  • Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy
  • Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills
  • Demonstrated experience coordinating complex travel arrangements
  • High level of professionalism and sound judgment
  • Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and collaboration tools
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The Company
HQ: Boston, MA
0 Employees

What We Do

Pure Lithium is a vertically integrated lithium metal vanadium (LVO) battery technology company. Our Brine to Battery™ electrodeposition technology unlocks unconventional sources of lithium, bypassing traditional compound production to create a battery-ready electrode in one day. Our next-generation lithium metal battery is free of graphite, nickel, manganese and cobalt, effectively ending reliance on China for battery materials.

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