Senior Administrative Assistant (Administrative Support Assistant III)- Card

Capital One; McLean (VA); On-site; USD 81,000 - 92,000; Full time

Job summary

Capital One seeks an Administrative Support Assistant III to back multiple executives from Director to Managing Vice President in a fast-paced, tech-driven environment. You will manage calendars, coordinate travel, prepare expense reports, and support team events, serving as a gatekeeper and information hub to keep leaders focused on strategic goals.

The role emphasizes strong written and verbal communication, detail orientation, autonomy, and the ability to adapt in a dynamic, collaborative

Qualifications

• High School Diploma, GED or equivalent certification.
• At least 2 years of Administrative experience.
• At least 2 years of experience in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint) or Google Workspace.

Responsibilities

• Strategic Calendar Management: Prioritizing complex scheduling requests and adjusting to frequent last minute changes.
• Detailed Travel Coordination: Handling travel arrangements and creating timely expense reports.
• Active Team Support: Driving key team activities and events to promote a fun and team-oriented work environment.
• Communication & Ambassadorship: Circulating information and acting as a team ambassador with other Administrative Assistants and teams.

Job description

Senior Administrative Assistant (Administrative Support Assistant III)- Card Capital One is seeking an exceptionally bright, self-motivated, and experienced Administrative Support Assistant III. This pivotal role supports multiple executives, ranging from Director to Managing Vice President level, within a fast-paced, tech-savvy environment and contributes significantly to a well-run, efficient, productive, and happy team. As an expert multitasker, Administrative Assistants perform an array of administrative functions to free up their leaders to focus on department and company goals. You will act as the gatekeeper and extension of executives, handling critical administrative tasks and supporting the efficient running of the organization. In this role, you will often find yourself in the center of the team, disseminating information for your leaders and supporting relationship building within the team.

Key Responsibilities

• Strategic Calendar Management: Prioritizing complex scheduling requests and adjusting to frequent last minute changes.
• Detailed Travel Coordination: Handling travel arrangements and creating timely expense reports.
• Active Team Support: Driving key team activities and events (such as all-hands meetings and social events) to promote a fun and team-oriented work environment.
• Communication & Ambassadorship: Circulating information, answering questions and acting as a team ambassador, fostering strong relationships with other Administrative Assistants and teams.

Success in this role requires

• Flexibility & Adaptability: Quick thinking and adjusting to constantly changing demands and priorities.
• Resourcefulness & Autonomy: Proactively solving complex problems using strong judgment and influencing skills.
• Detail-Oriented & Communication Skills: Maintaining exceptional attention to detail in all tasks and demonstrating strong written and verbal communication skills to ensure clarity and professionalism.
• Teamwork Mindset: Actively partners with Administrative Assistants and other colleagues, fostering collaboration both within and outside the immediate team.

Basic Qualifications

• High School Diploma, GED or equivalent certification
• At least 2 years of Administrative experience
• At least 2 years of experience in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint) or Google Workspace

Preferred Qualifications

• Associates Degree
• At least 5+ years of experience as an Executive Assistant or Administrative Assistant in a fast-paced environment
• At least 3+ years of calendar management supporting multiple executives
• At least 1+ year of meeting and event planning experience
• Experience utilizing AI tools such as Gemini, CoPilot, Claude or other AI solutions
• Experience setting up video conference and Zoom/Skype technology for meeting user
• Experience planning ahead and managing time effectively
• Excellent written and verbal communications
• Excellent organizational skills

Salary

McLean, VA: $80,900 - $92,300 for Admin Support Assistant III
Richmond, VA: $73,500 - $83,900 for Admin Support Assistant III
Chicago, IL: $73,500 - $83,900 for Admin Support Assistant III.

Candidates hired to work in other locations will be subject to the pay range associated with that location, and the actual annualized salary amount offered to any candidate at the time of hire will be reflected solely in the candidate’s offer letter.

Benefits

Capital One offers a comprehensive, competitive, and inclusive set of health, financial and other benefits that support your total well-being. Learn more at the Capital One Careers website.

Application Window

This role is expected to accept applications for a minimum of 5 business days.

Equal Opportunity

Capital One is an equal opportunity employer (EOE, including disability/vet) committed to non-discrimination in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.

Drug-Free Workplace

Capital One promotes a drug-free workplace.

Criminal History Consideration

Capital One will consider for employment qualified applicants with a criminal history in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable laws regarding criminal background inquiries, including, to the extent applicable, Article 23-A of the New York Correction Law; San Francisco, California Police Code Article 49, Sections 4901-4920; New York City’s Fair Chance Act; Philadelphia’s Fair Criminal Records Screening Act; and other applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations regarding criminal background inquiries.

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Location Clarification

Capital One Financial is made up of several different entities. Please note that any position posted in Canada is for Capital One Canada, any position posted in the United Kingdom is for Capital One Europe and any position posted in the Philippines is for Capital One Philippines Service Corp. (COPSSC).

About Capital One

At Capital One, we’re building a leading information-based technology company. Still founder-led by Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Richard Fairbank, Capital One is on a mission to help our customers succeed by bringing ingenuity, simplicity, and humanity to banking. We measure our efforts by the success our customers enjoy and the advocacy they exhibit.