Senior Administrative Assistant

Ohio Public Employees Retirement System; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits package

Paid holidays

Generous leave policy

Onsite parking

Job summary

OPERS in Downtown Columbus is seeking a Senior Administrative Assistant to support the Benefits department with screening calls, scheduling, agendas, and filing, while greeting members and visitors and ensuring a welcoming, efficient office.

Requirements include a High School Diploma or GED, 4+ years of admin experience, MS Windows/Word/Excel/Outlook proficiency, and a Notary Public or ability to obtain licensure within 6 months. Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00 am–4:30 pm.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required; associate degree preferred.
• 4+ years of administrative assistant experience.
• Proficient with MS Windows, Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Notary Public or ability to obtain a license within 6 months.

Responsibilities

• Screen phone calls and schedule appointments.
• Prepare agendas and maintain filing systems.
• Greet OPERS members and visitors and ensure proper procedures.

Skills

Customer service

Verbal communication

Written communication

Problem solving

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate degree preferred

Tools

MS Windows

MS Word

MS Excel

Outlook

Job description

Senior Administrative Assistant (Downtown, Columbus)

Are you an experienced Administrative Assistant looking for a new challenge? Do you have a passion for providing superb customer service? Are you interested in a rewarding career with a stable organization? Then Ohio Public Employees Retirement System may have the position for you!

What You’ll Do

As a Senior Administrative Assistant at OPERS you will support our Benefits department through a variety of tasks including screening phone calls, scheduling appointments, preparing agendas, maintaining filing systems and more! This position also greets OPERS members and visitors in our downtown office to ensure proper visitor procedures are followed and our members feel welcome and informed.

• A High School Diploma or GED is required, with an associate’s degree being preferred
• At least 4 years of administrative assistant experience
• Basic computer skills and knowledge of MS Windows , MS Word, MS Excel, and Outlook.
• Must be a Notary Public or able to obtain a license within 6 months of hire.
• The ability to work in our downtown office Monday through Friday from 8 am-4:30pm .
• Experience with Time Tap is preferred
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Be able and willing to think outside the box

What OPERS offers

• A collaborative, team-oriented atmosphere with team members who are very knowledgeable and want to see you succeed
• A rewarding career with a stable organization
• A comprehensive compensation package that includes competitive pay starting at $22.09/ hr with room to grow!
• Excellent benefits and programs designed to support you and your family’s well- being including medical, dental, vision, long-term disability, and life insurance.
• Professional growth through development opportunities and continuing education
• Onsite fitness center, cafeteria and free onsite, covered parking
• Generous time off and sick leave policy as well as 12 paid holidays each year

Who We Are

Since 1935, OPERS has provided security and peace of mind to Ohio's retired public workers and their families by offering retirement, disability, and survivor benefit programs. Our office is in downtown Columbus, minutes from the historic German Village neighborhood and the bustling Short North District. Columbus is a city that never stops innovating, thriving, or shaping tomorrow and those attributes align perfectly with our core values. At OPERS, we never stop working for our members and investing in their futures.

As OPERS associates, we make a difference in our members' lives from the moment they join the Plan, throughout their careers and well into retirement. When you join the OPERS family, you become part of a dynamic, diverse community that shares a passion for serving others. And you'll become a member too - the work we do as OPERS associates directly impacts our own futures .

Build your career by joining the largest state pension fund in Ohio, which proudly services over 700,000 public employees and retirees. Benefit from a competitive Total Rewards Package that includes access to financial and personal wellness tools and resources.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.