Executive Assistant - Hybrid

Job Description

About Guaranteed Rate Companies:

The Guaranteed Rate Companies is a leader in mortgage lending and digital financial services. Headquartered in Chicago, the Guaranteed Rate Companies has more than 7,000 employees in over 850 branches across the U.S., serving all 50 states and Washington, D.C. Since its launch in 2000, Guaranteed Rate Companies has helped more than 1 million homeowners with home purchase loans and refinances, with a total loan volume of more than $116 billion in 2021 alone. The company has cemented itself as an industry leader by introducing innovative technology, offering low rates and delivering unparalleled customer service. Honors and awards include: Top Lender for Online Service for 2018 by U.S. News & World Report; Best Mortgage Lender for Online Loans and Best Mortgage Lender for Refinancing by NerdWallet for 2021; HousingWire's 2020 Tech100 award for the company's industry-leading FlashClose℠ technology; No. 3 ranking in Scotsman Guide's 2021 list of Top Retail Mortgage Lenders; Chicago Agent Magazine's Lender of the Year for six consecutive years; and Chicago Tribune's Top Workplaces list for seven consecutive years. Visit rate.com for more information.

Pay Range $60k-$70k Plus Bonus

What's the Role?

We are currently seeking a hard-working, dedicated, Executive Assistant in Chicago hybrid in-office/working from home to join our innovative and passionate team. Work on exciting companywide initiatives that are driving the mortgage industry forward when it comes to expanding access to credit for underserved communities.

• Project management of initiatives that impact recruiting, marketing and sales departments

• Assist with presentations for public speaking engagements

• Manage and maintain executive calendar, assist in meeting preparation, and schedule/coordinate follow up meetings

• Work with internal /external departments for increased brand awareness (i.e. marketing, events, business development, social media Etc.)

• Assist in communication of the mission of each project to stakeholders within the organization

• Assist with administrative tasks including expense reports, following up with accounting, travel coordination etc.

• Support team activities and events, group logistics and staff morale

• Various project tasks as assigned

Requirements:

• Bilingual with Spanish/English

• Hybrid in-office and working from home schedule

• 10-15% travel for company events

• Versed with PowerPoint, Adobe, Excel and Outlook software

• Excellent disposition, mindset, communication skills and work ethic

• Ability to multi-task with strong attention to detail while meeting deadlines

• Strong listening, problem solving skills and out of box thinking

• An inherent love of and desire to serve clients and create something unique and fantastic

• A commitment to integrity and customer service

• Minimum 2years as an Executive/Administrative Assistant, Project Manager or other similar role

Guaranteed Rate is an Equal Opportunity Employer that welcomes and encourages all applicants to apply regardless of age, race, sex, religion, color, national origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital or parental status, ancestry, citizenship status, pregnancy or other reason protected by law.