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Administrative Assistant III- Product Strategy

Capital One · Riverwoods, IL · Full time

Posted Aug 17, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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About your past

Tell me about a time you anticipated what your manager needed before they asked.

What they are checking: Whether they think ahead and act proactively, which frees up executives' time.

Tell me about a time you had to communicate a difficult message for your executive.

What they are checking: Whether they can be personable while still getting the message across.

Tell me about a project you took on beyond your usual tasks.

What they are checking: Whether they are willing to take on new responsibilities and handle them independently.

How do you keep calm and organized when priorities keep changing during the day?

What they are checking: Whether they can stay flexible and steady in a constantly shifting role.

What would you do

Your executive is double-booked with two important meetings. What do you do?

What they are checking: Whether they can resolve conflicts by understanding priorities and acting quickly.

You notice a typo in a presentation your executive is about to share with senior leaders. What do you do?

What they are checking: Whether they act on details quickly and appropriately even under time pressure.

About the work

How would you manage complex calendars for several Product Strategy executives at once?

What they are checking: Whether they have a clear system for keeping multiple leaders' schedules organized and conflict-free.

How do you keep track of many tasks and requests from different people?

What they are checking: Whether they have a dependable way to stay organized under constant change.

What tools have you used for scheduling, expenses and documents, and how comfortable are you learning new ones?

What they are checking: Whether they can work well in a fast-paced, tech-savvy environment.

How would you organize a team offsite or event for a group of product leaders?

What they are checking: Whether they can plan logistics thoroughly and manage many moving pieces.

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The full job description

As published by Capital One.

Administrative Assistant III- Product Strategy Capital One is looking for an exceptionally bright, multitasking, and self-motivated experienced Administrative Support Assistant III to support executives in a fast-paced tech-savvy environment. You will partner with multiple executives to handle administrative tasks freeing up their time to focus on department and company goals. A quick thinker, your flexibility and adaptability are key to constantly changing demands and priorities. You are resourceful and autonomous when taking on new tasks and projects relying on problem-solving skills to make it all work! As the gatekeeper and extension of your executive leaders, you will frequently find yourself in the center of everything that happens on the team. You are extremely pivotal to the success of a well-run, efficient, productive and happy team. In this role, you are a jack of all trades! Administrative Assistants perform an array of administrative functions critical to running an organization efficiently. You will strategically manage your executives’ complex schedules through prioritization and organization. You will handle travel arrangements, create expense reports, and disseminate information. Your communication will be personable while still getting your point across. As team ambassador, you are proficient in writing and proof-reading with impeccable grammar and composition. Responsibilities: • Managing daily calendars for multiple executives, demonstrating flexibility and problem-solving abilities to adjust or prioritize schedules based on last-minute changes • Arrange and reserve conference rooms, catering, audio/video and other essential services as needed for meetings and conferences • Coordinate travel arrangements and create expense reports in a timely manner using Capital One systems • Drive key team activities and events (such as all-hands meeting, team meetings, conferences, ordering supplies and social events) • Prepare professional business communication documents including memos, letters, and emails • Build and maintain good business relationships with executives and administrative staff across the organizations • Participation in general administrative duties (copying), distributing mail, ad-hoc projects, committees and/or group events • Promote a fun and team-oriented work environment At Capital One, you will find an environment that inspires a can-do-anything spirit with a multitude of supportive resources. Better still, you will find managers who encourage you to be your best in all areas of your life. If you are ready to create an administrative role that satisfies your professional goals while balancing your personal interests, then Capital One is eager to talk to you. Basic Qualifications: • High School Diploma, GED or equivalent certification • At least 2 years of Administrative experience • At least 2 years of experience in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint) or Google Suite Preferred Qualifications: • Associates Degree • At least 5+ years of experience as an Executive Assistant or Administrative Assistant in a fast-paced environment • At least 3+ years of calendar management supporting multiple executives • At least 1+ year of meeting and event planning experience • Experience setting up video conference and Zoom/Skype technology for meeting user • Experience planning ahead and managing time effectively • Excellent written and verbal communications • Excellent organizational skills ****At this time, Capital One will not sponsor a new applicant for employment authorization for this position. The minimum and maximum full-time annual salaries for this role are listed below, by location. Please note that this salary information is solely for candidates hired to perform work within one of these locations, and refers to the amount Capital One is willing to pay at the time of this posting. Salaries for part-time roles will be prorated based upon the agreed upon number of hours to be regularly worked. Chicago, IL: $73,500 - $83,900 for Admin Support Assistant III Riverwoods, IL: $73,500 - $83,900 for Admin Support Assistant III Candidates hired to work in other locations will be subject to the pay range associated with that location, and the actual annualized salary amount offered to any candidate at the time of hire will be reflected solely in the candidate’s offer letter. Capital One offers a comprehensive, competitive, and inclusive set of health, financial and other benefits that support your total well-being. Learn more at the Capital One Careers website . Eligibility varies based on full or part-time status, exempt or non-exempt status, and management level. This role is expected to accept applications for a minimum of 5 business days. No agencies please. Capital One is an equal opportunity employer (EOE, including disability/vet) committed to non-discrimination in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Capital One promotes a drug-free workplace. Capital One will consider for employment qualified applicants with a criminal history in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable laws regarding criminal background inquiries, including, to the extent applicable, Article 23-A of the New York Correction Law; San Francisco, California Police Code Article 49, Sections 4901-4920; New York City’s Fair Chance Act; Philadelphia’s Fair Criminal Records Screening Act; and other applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations regarding criminal background inquiries. If you have visited our website in search of information on employment opportunities or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation, please contact Capital One Recruiting at 1-800-304-9102 or via email at RecruitingAccommodation@capitalone.com . All information you provide will be kept confidential and will be used only to the extent required to provide needed reasonable accommodations. For technical support or questions about Capital One's recruiting process, please send an email to Careers@capitalone.com Capital One does not provide, endorse nor guarantee and is not liable for third-party products, services, educational tools or other information available through this site. Capital One Financial is made up of several different entities. Please note that any position posted in Canada is for Capital One Canada, any position posted in the United Kingdom is for Capital One Europe and any position posted in the Philippines is for Capital One Philippines Service Corp. (COPSSC).

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