Administrative Assistant Job at Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Company in Mi

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Summary

Provides administrative support to ensure efficient operations within the department/division. Supports leaders and employees through a variety of tasks related to organization and communications. Responsible for confidential and time sensitive materials. Familiar with a variety of organization concepts, practices and procedures. Ensures duties are completed accurately and delivered in a high quality and timely manner.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Organizes and schedules meetings and appointments.
• Creates materials as needed including spreadsheets, presentations, memos, letters, faxes, and forms.
• Assists in preparing and updating reports, dashboards, etc.
• Point of contact for technology access/services, often functions as PC/LAN contact.
• Maintains all department supplies; anticipates needs and orders.
• Arranges travel as needed.
• Prepares and monitors invoices, submits and reconciles expense reports.
• Takes minutes of meetings as needed.
• Resource to department on office and administrative functions.
• Works on projects as requested.
• Other department specific duties as assigned.
• Handles sensitive information in a confidential manner.

Qualifications

• Three or more years of administrative or assistance experience.
• High school diploma or equivalent; college coursework preferred.
• Proficient in MS Office at intermediate levels.
• Proficient in general technology.
• Strong organizational and planning skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Attention to detail and problem solving.
• Strong time management skills and ability to multi-task and prioritize work.

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Compensation Range:

Pay Range - Start:

$22.57

Pay Range - End:

$33.86

Northwestern Mutual pays on a geographic-specific salary structure and placement in the salary range for this position will be determined by a number of factors including the skills, education, training, credentials and experience of the candidate; the scope, complexity as well as the cost of labor in the market; and other conditions of employment. At Northwestern Mutual, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. Please note that the salary range listed in the posting is the standard pay structure. Positions in certain locations (such as California) may provide an increase on the standard pay structure based on the location. Please click here for additional information relating to location-based pay structures.

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