Administrative Assistant

Northwestern Mutual; Milwaukee (WI); Hybrid; USD 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Northwestern Mutual in Milwaukee is seeking an administrative professional to support operations, handle confidential materials, organize schedules, and assist leaders and staff with communications.

You will prepare reports and dashboards, manage supplies, arrange travel, process invoices and expense reports, and take minutes. Three+ years of admin experience and a high school diploma are expected; MS Office proficiency required. Hybrid work environment in Milwaukee campus.

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.

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.

Skills

Administrative Service Delivery

Attention to Detail

Documentation

Interpersonal Savvy

Organizational & Political Savvy

Organizational Excellence

#LI-Hybrid

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

MS Office

General technology

Job description

About the Role

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.

What You'll Do in the Role

• 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.

What You Bring to the Role

• 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.

Skills You Have

• Administrative Service Delivery
• Attention to Detail
• Documentation
• Interpersonal Savvy
• Organizational & Political Savvy
• Organizational Excellence
• #LI-Hybrid

Compensation Range

Pay Range - Start: $26.09 Pay Range - End: $39.13

Geographic Specific Pay Structure: Structure 110: Structure 115:

We believe in fairness and transparency. It’s why we share the salary range for most of our roles. However, final salaries are based on a number of factors, including the skills and experience of the candidate; the current market; location of the candidate; and other factors uncovered in the hiring process.

The standard pay structure is listed but if you’re living in California, New York City or other eligible location, geographic specific pay structures, compensation and benefits could be applicable.

Company Culture

Grow your career with a best-in-class company that puts our clients' interests at the center of all we do.

Northwestern Mutual is an equal opportunity employer that welcomes talented individuals of all backgrounds. We are committed to creating and maintaining an environment in which each employee can contribute creative ideas, seek challenges, assume leadership and continue to focus on meeting and exceeding business and personal objectives.

At Northwestern Mutual, we believe relationships are built on trust. That our lives and our work matter. These beliefs launched our company over 160 years ago. Today, they're just a few of the reasons why people choose to build careers at Northwestern Mutual. What started in Milwaukee, WI has grown into 7,000+ home office professionals split across 3 campuses: New York City, Franklin and downtown Milwaukee (HQ) - each one bringing with it its own unique talent and culture. In a company with such a long and storied history, this may be the most exciting and important time to be a part of Northwestern Mutual as we are growing our digital and tech capabilities and are always on the lookout for bright, tech-savvy candidates. Northwestern Mutual is an equal opportunity employer that welcomes talented individuals of all backgrounds. We are committed to creating and maintaining an environment in which each employee can contribute creative ideas, seek challenges, assume leadership and continue to focus on meeting and exceeding business and personal objectives.