Executive Admin Assistant

Nationwide•Columbus, OH

7h•Hybrid

About The Position

If you’re passionate about becoming a Nationwide associate and believe you have the potential to be something great, let’s talk. At Nationwide®, “on your side” goes beyond just words. Our customers are at the center of everything we do and we’re looking for associates who are passionate about delivering extraordinary care. Are you ready to take on a dynamic role supporting two of NF Marketing’s growing business organizations—Retirement Solutions and Group Benefits? We’re looking for someone who brings professionalism, tech‑savviness, and a friendly, proactive approach to our Columbus, Ohio office, collaborating in office 3 days per week. Are you a problem solver and detailed oriented? If you can take initiative, use both your analytical and creative abilities to make sound decisions and have a desire to solve challenges, we want to hear from you! As an Executive Administrative Assistant, you'll perform a wide variety of confidential, detailed and complex administrative functions under direct supervision. You will coordinate meetings and make business and travel arrangement decisions for your leader(s) and their team. You'll plan, organize and schedule your own work and may serve as an informal mentor to other administrative assistants in the office.

Requirements

Organizational Guru: Your organizational skills are top-notch, and you can handle disruptions and reprioritizations with ease.
People Person: You have exceptional interpersonal skills and can communicate effectively with everyone.
Tech Enthusiast: You’re proficient with MS Office (Teams, Planner, Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.) and embrace new technologies.
Team Player: Whether working independently or as part of a team, you foster strong relationships and partnerships, especially in a hybrid work environment.
High school, vocational or technical business school studies in secretarial science; some undergraduate-level coursework beneficial.
Typically, six or more years related administrative assistant experience.
Nationwide experience is highly desirable.
Knowledge of company policies and organizational structure.
Understanding of office practices and procedures.
Ability to make decisions and recommend solutions to work processing and office management problems.
Strong communication skills to interact with all levels of leaders, associates, and external contacts.
Ability to proofread own work and work of others for content and format accuracy.
Intermediate mathematical calculation skills.
Ability to build effective business relationships.

Nice To Haves

Administrative professional certification(s) such as Certified Administrative Professional (CAP) or Certified World Class Assistant (CWCA) are a plus.

Responsibilities

Provide high-level administrative support to 2 VP’s and 2 AVP’s, managing sensitive information with professionalism and discretion.
Own complex calendar management, including scheduling, prioritization, and coordination of meetings across multiple stakeholders and time zones.
Coordinate travel logistics, such as booking flights, hotels, transportation, and preparing detailed itineraries.
Assist with budgeting activities, including expense tracking, invoice processing, and supporting departmental budget reviews.
Help orchestrate daily operations, ensuring leaders and teams have what they need to stay aligned and productive.
Be the backbone of our operations, anticipating needs, removing obstacles, and ensuring everything runs smoothly.
Focuses on both daily and longer-range calendar for multiple leaders and teams.
Manages leader's personal calendar as directed.
Coordinates travel plans for leader(s) and team and makes mid-trip changes quickly when required.
Compiles information for reports and presentations.
Screens communications for action items and due dates, bringing key items to the leader's attention.
Initiates necessary actions, e.g., follow-ups, prioritizations, action required, etc.
Drafts responses for executive review, implementing their style into all communications. Rarely seeks guidance on email replies.
Provides assistance with office procedures or processes that help the team be more productive and efficient.
Monitors departmental expenses, processes expense reports in a timely manner and monitors expense reports submitted by executive and staff for accurate reporting.
Manages budget for meeting planning.
Conducts quality checks on invoices/accounts payable.
Inputs travel expense and other expenses for payment; reviews and passes to office budget coordinator.
Keeps current on Nationwide procedure changes, Human Resources policy changes, business environment, etc. that impact department level plans.
May participate in special projects as assigned.
May perform other responsibilities as assigned.

Benefits

medical/dental/vision
life insurance
short and long term disability coverage
paid time off with newly hired associates receiving a minimum of 18 days paid time off each full calendar year pro-rated quarterly based on hire date
nine paid holidays
8 hours of Lifetime paid time off
8 hours of Unity Day paid time off
401(k) with company match
company-paid pension plan
business casual attire