Administrative Assistant

at McDonald's in Chicago, Illinois, United States

Job Description

Company Description:

McDonald’s is proud to be one of the most recognized brands in the world, with restaurants in over 100 countries that serve 70 million customers daily. We continue to operate from a position of strength. Our updated growth strategy is focused on staying ahead of what our customers want and realizing further growth potential. Our relentless ambition is why McDonald’s remains one of the world’s leading corporations after almost 70 years. Joining McDonald’s means thinking big and preparing for a career that can have influence around the world.

At McDonald’s, we see every day as a chance to create positive impact. We lead through our values centered on inclusivity, service, integrity, community and family. From support of Ronald McDonald House Charities to our Youth Opportunity project and sustainability initiatives, our values keep us dedicated to using our scale for good: good for our customers, people, industry and planet. We also offer a broad range of outstanding benefits including a sabbatical program, tuition assistance and flexible work arrangements.

We are enjoying the flexibility of a hybrid work model, in which employees spend part of their week connecting with co-workers in our state-of-the-art headquarters. Located in the booming West Loop of downtown Chicago, it’s set up to be a global hub that cultivates collaboration:

+ Take a class at Hamburger University

+ Sample future items in our Test Kitchen

+ Utilize the latest technology to connect with your team around the globe

We are an equal opportunity employer committed to the diversity of our crew members, staff, operators, and suppliers. We promote an inclusive work environment that creates feel-good moments for everyone.

Job Description:

McDonald’s North America Impact team needs a top-notch Administrative Assistant. This is an excellent opportunity to build upon your professional experience in a fast-paced and team-oriented environment.

You will be a critical team member and will perform a wide variety of specialized and administrative activities. The top candidate will possess strong organizational and communication skills and a proven track record of achieving results.

This position will be directly supporting the VP of State & Local Government Relations, Senior Director of U.S. Business Communications, and Senior Director of Brand Communications within our North America Impact department.

Administrative Duties:

+ Providing extensive calendar management and complex meeting planning

+ Participate in the coordination and editing of communications, processes and tasks that align with and support the overall goals of the team and organization

+ Handle all travel arrangements and logistics including itinerary building, and expense report processing

+ Work directly with team to effectively communicate necessary employee matters (i.e. employee transfers, recognitions, anniversaries) to appropriate audiences

+ Develop, consolidate and edit PowerPoint presentations, agendas, meeting summaries and other materials in support of department meetings

+ Project Management: Initiate, organize, and facilitate special and ongoing projects.

+ Finance Management: Travel and expense management as well as invoice processing

Qualifications:

+ Must know MS Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and WebEx or similar meeting tools

+ Comfortable interacting with Executive level management

+ Strong communication and critical thinking skills

+ Must be very proactive and energetic, self-led

+ Reliable, self-oriented, and able to anticipate needs

+ Demonstrates ability to handle and maintain confidential information

+ Quick learner and ability to understand complex business issues

+ Must be organized, motivated with superior follow-through

+ Must be able to prioritize and work well under pressure

+ Strong attention to detail and ability to complete large volumes of work efficiently and effectively

+ Ability to adapt to a constantly evolving business and work environment

Education:

+ Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university

+ This position leverages skills from varied disciplines and professional backgrounds including:

+ Government Relations/ Public Affairs

+ Project Management

+ Event Planning

+ Communications/ Public Relations

+ Journalism/ English

+ Business Management

+ Law

Additional Information:

McDonald’s is an equal opportunity employer committed to the diversity of our workforce. We promote an inclusive work environment that creates feel-good moments for everyone. McDonald’s provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities as part of the application or hiring process or to perform the essential functions of their job. If you need assistance accessing or reading this job posting or otherwise feel you need an accommodation during the application or hiring process, please contact mcdhrbenefits@us.mcd.com. Reasonable accommodations will be determined on a case-by-case basis.

McDonald’s provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to sex, sex stereotyping, pregnancy (including pregnancy, childbirth, and medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), race, color, religion, ancestry or national origin, age, disability status, medical condition, marital status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, protected military or veteran status, citizenship status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Nothing in this job posting or description should be construed as an offer or guarantee of employment.

Requsition ID: REF7535P_744000002860566