Senior Administrative Assistant & Operations Support

Northwestern Mutual; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 35,941 - 53,905; Full time

Job summary

Northwestern Mutual in Milwaukee, WI is seeking an Administrative Assistant to provide essential support ensuring efficient department operations. You will handle confidential materials, organize meetings, prepare reports, and assist leaders and staff across communications.

The role requires 3+ years in administrative support, strong MS Office skills, excellent communication, and meticulous organizational abilities.

Qualifications

• Three or more years of administrative or assistance experience.
• High school diploma or equivalent; college coursework preferred.
• Proficient in MS Office at intermediate levels.
• Proficient in general technology.
• Strong organizational and planning skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Attention to detail and problem solving.
• Strong time management skills and ability to multi-task and prioritize work.

Responsibilities

• Organizes and schedules meetings and appointments.
• Creates materials as needed including spreadsheets, presentations, memos, letters, faxes, and forms.
• Assists in preparing and updating reports, dashboards, etc.
• Point of contact for technology access/services, often functions as PC/LAN contact.
• Maintains all department supplies; anticipates needs and orders.
• Arranges travel as needed.
• Prepares and monitors invoices, submits and reconciles expense reports.
• Takes minutes of meetings as needed.
• Resource to department on office and administrative functions.
• Works on projects as requested.
• Other department specific duties as assigned.
• Handles sensitive information in a confidential manner.

Skills

Administrative delivery

Attention to detail

Documentation

Interpersonal savvy

Organizational savvy

Organizational excellence

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

MS Office

General technology

Job description

Northwestern Mutual in Milwaukee, WI is seeking an Administrative Assistant to provide essential support ensuring efficient department operations. You will handle confidential materials, organize meetings, prepare reports, and assist leaders and staff across communications.

The role requires 3+ years in administrative support, strong MS Office skills, excellent communication, and meticulous organizational abilities.