Executive Assistant Jobs in Illinois

Executive Assistant jobs in Illinois are in steady demand, with concentrated hiring in corporate headquarters, financial services, legal firms, and healthcare systems, covering everything from entry-level coordinator roles through senior C-suite support positions. Chicago anchors the market, but Springfield and Naperville also generate consistent openings, with major employers like Hyatt Hotels, Baxter International, and Northwestern Medicine regularly staffing executive support functions. The most in-demand specialties are C-suite and board-level support, legal executive assistance, and healthcare administration support. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles127+
Top employerNorthwestern Medicine
Top cityChicago, IL
Cities hiring52
Work type48% Hybrid
Top industryHealthcare

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OpenGov
Senior Executive Assistant
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OpenGov
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Senior Executive Assistant
OpenGov
Chicago, Illinois
Business Operations
Customer Success
Project Management
$110k - $120k/yr
Bachelor's degree
501-1,000

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Save a Life International
Executive Administrative Assistant
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Executive Administrative Assistant
Save a Life International
Huntley, Illinois
Administrative & Office Support
Business Operations
Executive Assistant & Personal Assistant
$24 - $25/hr
On-Site

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Northwestern Medicine
Executive Administrative Assistant - Facilities, Full-Time, Days
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Northwestern Medicine
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Executive Administrative Assistant - Facilities, Full-Time, Days
Northwestern Medicine
Chicago, Illinois
Program Management
Project & Program Management
Project Management
$32.11 - $44.95/hr
Experience equivalent to degree accepted
10,000+

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Duly Health and Care
Executive Assistant
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Duly Health and Care
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Executive Assistant
Duly Health and Care
Downers Grove, Illinois
Program Management
Project & Program Management
Project Management
$62k - $90k/yr
5,001-10,000

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Sensient Technologies
Executive Assistant II, Hoffman Estates IL
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Sensient Technologies
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Executive Assistant II, Hoffman Estates IL
Sensient Technologies
Hoffman Estates, Illinois
Program Management
Project & Program Management
Project Management
$100k - $120k/yr
1,001-5,000

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Executive Assistant Jobs by City in Illinois

Where Illinois roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Peoria
5 jobs
Skokie
4 jobs
Northbrook
4 jobs
Schaumburg
3 jobs
Lake Forest
3 jobs
Springfield
3 jobs
McHenry
2 jobs
Bloomington
2 jobs

Executive Assistant Job Market in Illinois

A snapshot from current Illinois openings, updated as new roles post.

Who's Hiring

Northwestern Medicine
Northwestern Medicine3 open roles
Mars
Mars2 open roles
SPAAN Tech
SPAAN Tech2 open roles

Top Industries Hiring

  • Healthcare & Medical Services
  • Education
  • Technology & Software
  • Retail
  • Manufacturing

What Illinois Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in executive assistant jobs across Illinois.

  • Bachelor's degree in business administration or a closely related field preferred by most Illinois employers
  • Minimum three to five years of executive or senior administrative support experience
  • Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Outlook, Excel, and PowerPoint
  • Demonstrated ability to manage complex calendars, travel logistics, and confidential correspondence
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills for stakeholder and executive-level interaction
  • Experience with project coordination, board meeting preparation, or legal administrative support

Executive Assistant Jobs in Illinois: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a executive assistant in Illinois?

Most Illinois employers hire executive assistants who hold at least an associate degree, though a bachelor's in business administration or a related field is increasingly preferred for corporate and C-suite roles. Illinois has no state-issued license for executive assistants, so the path is education combined with experience in administrative or coordinator roles. Earning credentials like the Certified Administrative Professional from the International Association of Administrative Professionals strengthens candidacy significantly with Chicago-area employers.

How much do executive assistants make in Illinois?

Executive assistants in Illinois earn a median of about $74,390 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $50,750 for the lowest 10% to over $104,850 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.

Which companies hire executive assistants in Illinois?

Employers hiring executive assistants in Illinois right now include Northwestern Medicine, Mars, and SPAAN Tech, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of October 2026. Illinois's deep concentration of corporate headquarters, major hospital systems, and large law firms in the Chicago metro creates particularly consistent year-round demand for experienced executive support professionals.

Which Illinois cities have the most executive assistant jobs?

Chicago, Peoria, and Skokie have the most executive assistant openings in Illinois. Chicago drives the bulk of demand as home to a dense cluster of Fortune 500 headquarters, major law firms, and financial institutions, while suburban hubs like Naperville attract openings from large healthcare and technology employers whose campuses are concentrated in the western suburbs.

Are there remote executive assistant jobs in Illinois?

Yes, but they're less common than in purely analytical roles, since executive assistants frequently handle on-site logistics, in-person scheduling, and confidential physical materials. About 54% of executive assistant openings tied to Illinois are remote or hybrid as of October 2026, with hybrid arrangements more prevalent than fully remote. Tasks like calendar management, correspondence drafting, and research are most likely to be performed off-site in hybrid arrangements.

How can I get hired as a executive assistant in Illinois with little or no experience?

The most realistic entry path is starting as an administrative coordinator or receptionist at a large Illinois employer and building toward executive support over one to two years. Major Chicago-area healthcare systems and financial institutions frequently post entry-level administrative associate roles that serve as pipelines into executive assistant positions. Completing the Certified Administrative Professional exam and building proficiency in enterprise scheduling tools like Concur and Microsoft 365 gives candidates a measurable edge over other applicants without direct EA experience.

Where can I find and apply to executive assistant jobs in Illinois?

You can find and apply to executive assistant jobs in Illinois on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from employers actively hiring across the state. Find roles that match your experience and apply directly to the ones that fit.

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