Oak View Group is the global leader in venue development, management, and premium hospitality services for the live event industry. Offering an unmatched, 360-degree solution set for a collection of world-class owned venues and a client roster that includes the most influential, highest attended arenas, convention centers, music festivals, performing arts centers, and cultural institutions on the planet.

The Office Manager will provide administrative support to all OVG departments as needed. Primarily administrative duties may include, but are not limited to, assisting with basic accounting and HR duties, calendar support and scheduling for Senior Vice President and general clerical duties.   

Given the small size of the OVG onsite office, it is critical that the Office Manager have the ability to multi-task, organize and prioritize tasks, and willingly assist OVG staff where needed. In light of the sometimes seasonal and event-driven nature of our business, the successful candidate will have the ability to focus on and prioritize the administrative duties that are most critical and time-sensitive. 

This role will pay between $28.85-$33.65 per Hour.

Benefits for FT roles: Benefits: Health, Dental and Vision insurance, 401(k) savings plan, 401(k) matching, and paid time off (vacation days, sick days, and 12 holidays).

This position will remain open until Oct 31, 2024

McCormick Place located in downtown Chicago is the largest and most flexible convention center in North America., With over 2.6 million square feet of exhibition space, the campus proudly hosts some of the world’s largest and most prestigious conventions, meetings, and trade shows, welcoming approximately 3 million visitors to Chicago every year. 

• Provide general office / administrative / accounting/HR support as needed
• Assist with basic payroll functions.
• Provide general office and clerical support: copying, filing, correspondence, telephone inquiries.
• Handle basic Human Resources functions:answer employee inquiries regarding scheduling, assist with new hire orientation, submit workers compensation claims and maintain OSHA log.
• Assist SVP with calendar scheduling and other tasks as assigned.
• Oversee office supplies and equipment, maintaining inventory and reordering as needed.
• Relay any accounting, HR, employee relations, safety, policy or procedural concerns, and any situation that may result in disciplinary action, to management in a timely and responsible manner.
• Other duties as required/requested.

• Proven experience as an administrative assistant or office manager
• Excellent time management and organizational skills
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize workload
• Ability to adhere to highest standards of ethics, integrity, professionalism, and discretion.
• Ability to execute solid management decisions quickly and efficiently.  
• Ability and willingness to work extended hours (i.e. evenings, weekends, holidays), as required by event or business necessity. 
• Ability to develop and maintain cooperative working relationships with company and business contacts. 

At OVG, we understand that to continue positively disrupting the sports and live entertainment industry, we need a diverse team to help us do it. We also believe that inclusivity drives innovation, strengthens our people, improves our service, and raises our excellence. Our success is rooted in creating environments that reflect and celebrate the diverse communities in which we operate and serve, and this is the reason we are committed to amplifying voices from all different backgrounds.

Oak View Group is committed to equal employment opportunity. We will not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on any legally recognized basis (“protected class”) including, but not limited to veteran status, uniform service member status, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information or any other protected class under federal, state, or local law.