Strategic Admin Assistant: Marketing & Communications

Wellmark Blue Cross and Blue Shield; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization in Des Moines is seeking an experienced Administrative Assistant III for its Marketing and Corporate Communications Team. In this role, you will provide strategic support to leadership, manage complex calendars, and assist with budgeting and project coordination. The ideal candidate has over 4 years of administrative experience, a robust knowledge of Microsoft Office tools, and exceptional communication skills. This position offers a dynamic work environment and opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of previous administrative assistant experience providing advanced support in an office environment.
• Ability to manage complex calendars and multi-task effectively.
• High attention to detail with demonstrated accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Provide proactive support to the leadership team, managing calendars and administrative tasks.
• Prepare meeting materials and compile data/reports.
• Coordinate communication with various stakeholders.

Skills

Organizational Skills

Proactive Problem Solving

Written Communication

Verbal Communication

Multi-tasking

Education

Associate’s Degree in Business or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Visio)

Workday Finance

Microsoft Teams

SharePoint

Job description

A leading healthcare organization in Des Moines is seeking an experienced Administrative Assistant III for its Marketing and Corporate Communications Team. In this role, you will provide strategic support to leadership, manage complex calendars, and assist with budgeting and project coordination. The ideal candidate has over 4 years of administrative experience, a robust knowledge of Microsoft Office tools, and exceptional communication skills. This position offers a dynamic work environment and opportunities for professional growth.