Senior Administrative Assistant, Operations & Exec Support

Wellmark Blue Cross and Blue Shield; Des Moines (IA); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Wellmark Blue Cross Blue Shield in Des Moines, IA is seeking an organized Administrative Assistant to support the Director, Operations Business Support & Workforce Management. You will manage calendars, communications, travel, and onboarding of leaders in a fast-paced environment.

The role requires an Associate’s degree and 4+ years’ experience, strong MS Office skills, and the ability to prioritize multiple tasks with discretion.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree or equivalent work experience in business/office administration.
• 4+ years of administrative assistant experience supporting multiple leaders and teams.
• Strong Microsoft Office proficiency (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Visio).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to multitask, prioritize, and work in a fast-paced environment with confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Provide broad administrative support to the Director, Operations Business Support & Workforce Management.
• Manage complex calendars and inboxes, coordinate travel, and schedule meetings with internal/external stakeholders.
• Draft communications and edit presentations and materials; assist with onboarding new leaders.
• Support budgeting, planning, project coordination, scheduling, and research as needed.

Skills

Calendar management

Microsoft Office

Written & verbal communication

Multi-tasking

Education

Associate’s degree in business/office administration

Tools

Outlook

Word

PowerPoint

Excel

Visio

Job description

Wellmark Blue Cross Blue Shield in Des Moines, IA is seeking an organized Administrative Assistant to support the Director, Operations Business Support & Workforce Management. You will manage calendars, communications, travel, and onboarding of leaders in a fast-paced environment.

The role requires an Associate’s degree and 4+ years’ experience, strong MS Office skills, and the ability to prioritize multiple tasks with discretion.