Executive Administrative Assistant

First Interstate; North Dakota; On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO + paid federal holidays

Child Care Assistance Program

Exercise reimbursement program

Community involvement support

Job summary

First Interstate seeks an Executive Assistant to support members of the Executive Leadership Team in Billings, MT. The role provides a polished, confidential front for customers and staff, handling communications and critical tasks with high attention to detail.

You will manage calendars, correspondence, meetings, and reports, while coordinating special projects and ensuring smooth daily operations for executives and departments.

Qualifications

• Proficient typing and MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access and Outlook Email/Calendar.
• Strong organizational, interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to multi-task, meet deadlines and work as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Answers incoming phone calls and transfers to the appropriate person; owns the customer experience.
• Prepares and edits correspondence, presentations and other documents for Executives.
• Provides administrative support and may take on special projects for Executives.

Skills

Typing

MS Word

MS Excel

PowerPoint

Access

Outlook

Communication

Organization

Multi-tasking

Attention to detail

Education

High School Diploma

Associate degree preferred

Administrative professional certification preferred

Tools

MS Office Suite

Job description

This position is located at ourBillings, MT Downtown Tower.

What’s Important to You
We know your career is just one aspect of a meaningful, complex, and demanding life. That’s why we designed our compensation and benefits package to provide employees and their families with as much choice as possible.

• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) in addition to paid federal holidays.
• Child Care Assistance Program for eligible dependent(s).
• Exercise reimbursement program for employees.
• The health and happiness of the places we call home matter to us. Learn a little more about what we do for the communities we serve and why we want YOU to be a part of it.

We encourage you to apply. Reach for what you want and tell us why your work ethic and willingness to learn make you a natural fit for #TeamFirstInterstate.

SUMMARY

This position performs a wide-range of business administrative and technical assistance for members of the Executive Leadership Team. Proactively provides customers, colleagues and employees with an excellent first impression in a positive and professional manner. Handles regular tasks and special requests as needed with a high attention to detail. Must maintain a strong level of confidentiality.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Answers incoming phone calls and transfers to the appropriate person; owns the phone call and makes sure the customer is taken care of.
• Processes assigned Executive incoming and outgoing mail based on Executive preference. Prepares and edit correspondence, communications, presentations and other documents.
• Provides administrative support to the assigned Executives, including taking on special projects.
• Supports scheduled meetings (i.e. attendance, AV, catering, materials) for assigned Executives.
• Ensures rooms are ready for meetings and all administrative staff on the floor are updated and aware of Executive initiatives.
• Provides front desk coverage, as needed, welcoming and directing customers and setting up meetings.
• Researches and prepares of reports.
• Manages calendars of assigned Executives.
• Monitors, screens, responds to and distributes incoming communications for assigned Executives.
• Completes expense reports.
• Ensures the control of inventory on the floor.
• Completes data entry and filing.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Proficient typing skills and a solid proficiency with computer systems and word processing software specifically MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access and Outlook Email/Calendar. (High proficiency)
• Strong organizational, interpersonal and communication (written and verbal) skills.
• Ability to multi-task, meet deadlines and work as part of a team
• Ability to read and comprehend instructions, short correspondence and memos.
• Ability to write simple correspondence and effectively present information to customers, clients and employees.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions.
• Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations seeking assistance as needed.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

• High School Diploma or general education degree (GED) required
• Associate’s Degree and/or certification as an administrative professional preferred
• 4-6 years of administrative support experience preferred

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT

The physical demands and work environment are representative of those that must be met or encountered to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the company provides reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.

• Dexterity of hands/fingers to operate computer keyboard and mouse - Frequently
• Lifting - Occasionally (up to 10 lbs)
• Sitting - Frequently
• Overtime - Subject to business need
• Noise Level - Moderate
• Typical Work Hours - M-F (8-5)
• Regular and Predictable Attendance - Required