Senior Executive Assistant II

GEICO; Bethesda (MD); On-site; USD 54,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Job summary

GEICO is seeking an experienced Senior Executive Assistant II to provide high-level support to the President of Personal Auto and the Chief of Staff to the CEO. The role involves coordinating travel, meetings, and events, and collaborating with the broader Personal Auto leadership team.

The ideal candidate brings 5+ years of executive support experience, strong communication skills, and proficiency in MS Office.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in relevant field and 5+ years of experience as Executive Assistant/Senior Administrative Assistant or equivalent preferred.
• Experience at a professional services firm (e.g., legal, insurance, financial services) a plus.
• Strong collaborative, analytical, and detail-oriented skills with ability to balance multiple priorities and deadlines.
• High emotional intelligence, discretion, and professionalism; able to work independently and anticipate needs.
• High personal integrity and ability to discreetly handle confidential information.
• Excellent organizational, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Strong MS Office skills (PowerPoint, Word, Excel) and openness to AI tools for tasks.
• Ability to work effectively with diverse departments and personalities; manage competing priorities in fast-paced environments.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day executive support to the President of Personal Auto and the Chief of Staff to the CEO.
• Support the Personal Auto leadership team and coordinate inquiries with appropriate priority.
• Coordinate complex domestic travel including flights, trains, hotels, and related logistics.
• Lead meetings, offsite conferences, and external events including catering, space, lodging, transportation, and budgeting.
• Support events with off-hours assistance and provide timely issue escalation.
• Assist in editing spreadsheets, presentations, and documents.
• Initiate improvements and drive optimal service; collaborate on ad-hoc projects.
• Work with other administrative assistants to back up roles and share office responsibilities.

Skills

Executive support

Administrative assistance

Communication skills

MS Office (PowerPoint, Word, Excel)

Discretion & professionalism

Multi-tasking

Stakeholder collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in relevant field

Tools

MS Office

AI tools familiarity

Job description

Why Join GEICO?

At GEICO, we offer a rewarding career where your ambitions are met with endless possibilities. Every day we honor our iconic brand by offering quality coverage to millions of customers and being there when they need us most. We thrive on relentless innovation to exceed our customers' expectations while making a real impact on local communities nationwide. Founded in 1936, GEICO is a member of the Berkshire Hathaway family of companies and one of the largest auto insurers in the United States. When you join our company, we want you to feel valued, supported, and proud to work here. That's why we offer the GEICO Pledge: Great Company, Great Culture, Great Rewards, and Great Careers. GEICO is looking for an experienced Senior Executive Assistant II that excels in a dynamic and fast-paced environment. The candidate must be a self-starter who has a demonstrated track record of exercising good judgement, communicating effectively, and operating with attention to detail. In addition, the ideal candidate must have the ability to handle multiple projects and a heavy workflow with a high degree of professionalism.

Job Responsibilities: Provide day-to-day executive support to the President of Personal Auto and the Chief of Staff to the CEO; provide general support to entire Personal Auto leadership team as part of overall responsibilities Field inquiries and determine the level of priority while using caution in dispensing confidential information Coordinate complex domestic travel including arranging flight/train, hotel, and related transportation logistics Take the lead on coordination and logistics for both internal and external meetings, offsite conferences, and external events including catering, meeting space, hotel lodging, transportation and budgeting. Support key events, providing off-hours support as needed Handle regular activities without prompting and provide timely notice of issues or delays Assist in editing spreadsheets, presentations, and documents Initiate improvements and consistently drive optimal service Work closely with other internal cross-functional team(s) on ad-hoc projects and initiatives, and lead ad-hoc projects as requested Work cooperatively with other administrative assistants to back up each other smoothly and help with shared office management responsibilities

Qualifications: Bachelor's Degree in relevant field (e.g., Finance, Business, etc) and 5+ years of experience as Executive Assistance/Senior Administrative Assistant or equivalent experience preferred. Experience at a professional services firm, i.e. – legal, insurance, financial services firm a plus but not required Strong collaborative skills, analytical skills, and great attention to detail, with ability to balance and multi-task multiple priorities and deadlines High level of emotional intelligence, discretion, and professionalism, with ability to work independently, anticipate needs, solve problems, and adapt as priorities change. High personal integrity, including the capacity to discretely handle highly confidential and sensitive information Excellent organizational, written, and verbal communication skills Strong MS Office applications skills, including PowerPoint, Word and Excel, along with comfort and drive to explore AI solutions for tasks, as appropriate Ability to work effectively with a variety of departments and personalities, and develop positive working relationships both within the company as well as with external parties Demonstrated ability to effectively manage competing priorities in fast-paced and ambiguous environment; can adjust priorities, decisions, and actions to respond to multiple demands, unexpected events, and current information daily. Proven track record of identifying and implementing improvements that drive operational efficiency and effectiveness.

Location: Will consider candidates in Bethesda, MD, Lakeland, FL, Fredericksburg, VA, Virgina Beach, VA; this is a hybrid role with a 3-day in office requirement.

Annual Salary $25.95 - $50.36 The above annual salary range is a general guideline. Multiple factors are taken into consideration to arrive at the final hourly rate/ annual salary to be offered to the selected candidate. Factors include, but are not limited to, the scope and responsibilities of the role, the selected candidate's work experience, education and training, the work location as well as market and business considerations. At this time, GEICO will not sponsor a new applicant for employment authorization for this position.

The GEICO Pledge: Great Company: Protecting customers through life's twists and turns with innovation and integrity. Great Careers: Personalized development programs, mentorship, and certification assistance. Great Culture: Inclusive and collaborative culture rooted in shared success. Great Rewards: Competitive pay, benefits, and flexibility to support your well-being and future.

The equal employment opportunity policy of the GEICO Companies provides for a fair and equal employment opportunity for all associates and job applicants regardless of race, color, religious creed, national origin, ancestry, age, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, familial status, disability or genetic information, in compliance with applicable federal, state and local law. GEICO hires and promotes individuals solely on the basis of their qualifications for the job to be filled. GEICO reasonably accommodates qualified individuals with disabilities to enable them to receive equal employment opportunity and/or perform the essential functions of the job, unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship to the Company. This applies to all applicants and associates. GEICO also provides a work environment in which each associate is able to be productive and work to the best of their ability. We do not condone or tolerate an atmosphere of intimidation or harassment. We expect and require the cooperation of all associates in maintaining an atmosphere free from discrimination and harassment with mutual respect by and for all associates and applicants.

At GEICO, we offer a rewarding career where your ambitions are met with endless possibilities. Every day we honor our iconic brand by offering quality coverage to millions of customers and being there when they need us most. We thrive on relentless innovation to exceed our customers' expectations while making a real impact on local communities nationwide. Founded in 1936, GEICO is a member of the Berkshire Hathaway family of companies and one of the largest auto insurers in the United States.

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