Administrative Assistant 2 - Investment Management

STRS Ohio; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 35,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

STRS Ohio is seeking an Administrative Assistant 2 in Investment Management to join the Investments team and support executive-level professionals in daily operations.

This on-site role features a standard 8:00am–5:00pm schedule, strong emphasis on travel coordination, materials preparation, and policy support, with opportunities to contribute to critical investment processes and reporting.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Five years administrative experience in an office environment required.
• Aptitude to arrange complex international travel and lodging within established guidelines and provide/coordinate supporting documents, such as Visas.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills required.
• Interpersonal skills necessary to deal effectively and courteously with internal and external contacts required.

Responsibilities

• Develop PowerPoint presentations, coordinate and edit agendas, meeting summaries and other materials in support of the overall goals of the Investments department.
• Coordinate and confirm calculations on the external manager fees for international equity on a quarterly basis.
• Arrange and coordinate international travel, ensuring accurate completion of expense reports; provide backup support to other travel coordinators as needed.
• Assist Investment Policy Officer with Proxy Voting Policy implementation, including proxy voting and tracking.

Skills

Excellent oral and written comms

Interpersonal skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

STRS Ohio, STRS

The State Teachers Retirement System of Ohio (STRS Ohio) is seeking an Administrative Assistant 2, Investment Management to join the Investment/Management team.

STRS Ohio, STRS

The State Teachers Retirement System of Ohio (STRS Ohio) is seeking an Administrative Assistant 2, Investment Management to join the Investment/Management team.

Established in 1920 and serving Ohio’s educators, STRS Ohio is one of the nation’s largest retirement systems, serving over 550,000 active, inactive, and retired public-school teachers, and university faculty members, managing approximately $96.3 billion in assets as of June 30, 2025, and paying more than $7 billion in benefits annually.

STRS Ohio provides a competitive pay, and a comprehensive benefits package including on-site parking, educational assistance, subsidized medical insurance, fully paid dental and life insurance, vacation and sick leave, retirement benefits and on-site fitness center. At STRS Ohio, you can experience rewarding work in a professional, business casual work environment. We welcome, celebrate, and promote respect for everyone. We are continually seeking bright and talented individuals to join our team.

Compensation

$25.60 - $28.80/ hr.

Work Schedule

8:00am-5:00pm Monday through Friday. (On-site)

General Summary

Under the direction of the executive assistant, administrative supervisor, Investments, perform diverse and advanced administrative support for State Teachers Retirement System of Ohio (STRS Ohio) Investments department.

Summary Of Responsibilities

• Develop PowerPoint presentations, coordinate and edit agendas, meeting summaries and other materials in support of the overall goals of the Investment department.
• Coordinate and confirm calculations on the external manager fees for international equity on a quarterly basis.
• Arrange and coordinate international travel, ensuring accurate completion of expense reports; provide backup support to other travel coordinators as needed.
• Assist Investment Policy Officer with Proxy Voting Policy implementation, including proxy voting and tracking.

The above list of duties is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by persons assigned to this classification. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of duties performed by the persons so classified, nor is it intended to limit or modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct and control the work of associates under his/her supervision.

Summary Of Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Five years administrative experience in an office environment required.
• Aptitude to arrange complex international travel and lodging within established guidelines and provide/coordinate supporting documents, such as Visas, required.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills required.
• Interpersonal skills necessary to deal effectively and courteously with internal and external contacts required.

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer Statement

State Teachers Retirement System of Ohio (STRS) is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of applicants or employees on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, national origin (ancestry), military status, disability, age, genetic information, sexual orientation, or caregiver status, in making employment-related decisions about an individual.

Visa/Sponsorship

To be offered a position with STRS Ohio, you must be either a U.S. citizen or possess proper legal authorization to work in the U.S. for the type of job you are seeking. This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship.

ADA Statement

STRS Ohio is committed to ensuring access, inclusion, and reasonable accommodations across all its services, activities, programs, and employment opportunities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable laws.

Posting Drug-Free Workplace Statement

The State Teachers Retirement System of Ohio (STRS Ohio) is a drug-free workplace. The use of recreational marijuana and non-medical cannabis is strictly prohibited.

Pre-Employment Drug Testing

All final candidates tentatively selected for employment will be required to undergo a urinalysis drug screening prior to appointment. This screening includes testing for illegal substances, including marijuana. A positive test result will disqualify the applicant from employment unless valid medical documentation is provided for legally prescribed medications or a physician’s recommendation for medical marijuana.

Pre-Employment Background Investigation

The final candidate selected for this position will be subject to a criminal background check. STRS Ohio will conduct an individualized assessment of any prior criminal convictions before making a determination regarding employment eligibility.