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Northwestern Mutual · 12 hours ago

Executive Assistant

Northwestern Mutual is a leading financial services company, and they are seeking an Executive Assistant to provide administrative support to Vice Presidents and department heads. The role involves managing schedules, coordinating meetings, and maintaining a high level of confidentiality while ensuring efficient office operations.

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Responsibilities

Performs a variety of office maintenance and administrative functions; manages schedules and business travel, maintains supplies, prepares invoices and monitors expenses/budgets, takes minutes, etc
Identifies efficiencies in processes and procedures
Coordinates department meetings/town halls/committee meetings and events; prepares agenda, materials, etc
Prepares and provides information needed; prepares reports, collects and analyzes information, prepares presentations, etc
Assists in the employee experience by coordinating employee events, team communication, and onboarding/orientation to the department
Works on or may lead projects as requested
May provide work direction to other administrative or temporary staff
Other department specific duties as assigned
Maintains strict confidentiality in handling materials and sensitive information

Qualification

MS Office proficiencyCalendaring experienceAdministrative experienceOrganization skillsCommunication skillsIndependent decision makingMulti-priority management

Required

Five or more years of administrative assistant experience
Associates degree or specialized training or equivalent experience; college degree preferred
Proficient in MS Office at advanced levels
Extensive calendaring experience
High degree of organization and planning skills
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to apply good judgment in making independent decisions and coordinating information
Ability to handle and manage multiple priorities and adapt to rapidly changing needs and priorities

Benefits

Flexible work schedules
Concierge service
Comprehensive benefits
Employee resource groups

Company

Northwestern Mutual

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Northwestern Mutual delivers financial security to millions with life, disability income and long-term care insurance, and investments.

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage

Leadership Team

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Timothy Gerend
Chairman, President and CEO
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Phil Odella
COO/CFO
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