Senior Administrative Assistant — Flexible, High-Impact Support

Unum Ireland; Chattanooga (TN); On-site; USD 46,000 - 86,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Vision and Dental

Short & Long-Term Disability

Generous PTO

401(k) with employer contribution

Job summary

Unum, headquartered in Chattanooga, TN, seeks an experienced administrative professional to provide high-level support to management, including research, reporting, and coordinating projects. The role supports budgeting, communications, and internal/ external interfaces to ensure efficient operation.

The position requires 6+ years of administrative experience, strong PC skills, and excellent communication. Unum offers a competitive benefits package and opportunities for career advancement in a

Qualifications

• High school diploma or Associates/Bachelor’s degree.
• 6+ years of administrative assistant experience.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; ability to clearly articulate information.
• Ability to develop partnerships with internal management, staff, customers and vendors.
• Strong customer service skills and high ethical standards.
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to multi-task with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Proactively manages manager’s time, travel, and expenses.
• Coordinate, train and mentor other administrative staff as needed.
• Serve as liaison for manager with Board, customers and others.
• Manage internal/external communications from the manager’s office.
• Prepare data and information for meetings and reporting.
• Support annual budget planning and tracking; research issues and discrepancies.
• Assist with special projects and SharePoint/database management.
• Help collect information explaining variances and issues, and assist with resolutions.

Skills

Communication (verbal & written)

Multitasking

Presentation skills

Analytical ability

Project management

Interpersonal skills

Education

High school diploma or associates/bachelor’s degree

Tools

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Outlook

Job description

Unum, headquartered in Chattanooga, TN, seeks an experienced administrative professional to provide high-level support to management, including research, reporting, and coordinating projects. The role supports budgeting, communications, and internal/ external interfaces to ensure efficient operation.

The position requires 6+ years of administrative experience, strong PC skills, and excellent communication. Unum offers a competitive benefits package and opportunities for career advancement in a