Executive Administrative Assistant - TA & Culture

Nationwide • Columbus, OH

1d • 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. The Executive Administrative Assistant serves as a strategic operational partner to the VP and AVP leadership team within Talent Acquisition and Culture. This role goes beyond traditional administrative support, acting as a trusted assistant who drives organization, prioritization, and execution across complex, fast-paced initiatives. This position ensures leadership focus is aligned to business priorities by managing heavy calendar and travel logistics, coordinating executive-level communications, supporting workforce planning cycles, and leveraging modern technology — including AI tools — to increase efficiency and effectiveness. This is a hybrid work schedule. 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

• 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.
• 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.
• Regularly and consistently demonstrates Nationwide Values.

Nice To Haves

• Administrative professional certification(s) such as Certified Administrative Professional (CAP) or Certified World Class Assistant (CWCA) are a plus.
• Nationwide experience is highly desirable.
• Other criteria, including leadership skills, competencies and experiences may take precedence.

Responsibilities

• 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, and more.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED