Executive/Project Assistant- C-Suite

Great American Insurance Company•Cincinnati, OH

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

Great American Insurance Group's member companies are subsidiaries of American Financial Group. We combine a "small company" culture where your ideas will be heard with "big company" expertise to help you succeed. With over 30 specialty and property and casualty operations, there are always opportunities here to learn and grow. At Great American, we value and recognize the benefits derived when people with different backgrounds and experiences work together to achieve business results. Our goal is to create a workplace where all employees feel included, empowered, and enabled to perform at their best. This position is not eligible for employment visa sponsorship. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future sponsorship. We have an exciting opportunity for an Executive Assistant to provide complex, confidential, and highly visible support to the Senior Vice President and Chief Administrative Officer/Chief Human Resources Officer, as well as key members of the AFG Shared Services Leadership Team.

Requirements

Anticipates needs and proactively solves problems
Exercises sound judgment and maintains strict confidentiality when handling sensitive information.
Operates with a strong service mindset and commitment to excellence
Demonstrated experience supporting senior executives and leadership teams
Exceptional organizational, planning, and project management skills
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, including demonstrated ability to edit and prepare polished materials for executive audiences.
Proven ability to anticipate needs, exercise initiative, and manage multiple competing priorities with minimal supervision.
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft 365 applications, including Outlook, Teams, PowerPoint, and Excel.
Ability to work on-site at our downtown Cincinnati campus up to five days per week, with flexibility to work remotely up to one day per week based on business needs.
At least five years of responsible executive or administrative support experience in a corporate environment.
Demonstrated Competencies for success include: Collaboration - Working cooperatively with others to help a team or work group achieve its goals.
Demonstrated Competencies for success include: Positive Approach - Demonstrating a positive attitude in the face of difficult or challenging situations; providing an uplifting (yet realistic) outlook on what the future holds and the opportunities it might present.
Demonstrated Competencies for success include: Professional Presence - Demonstrating a poised, credible, and confident demeanor that reassures others and commands respect; conveying an image that is consistent with the organization's vision and values.
Demonstrated Competencies for success include: Work Standards - Setting high standards of performance for self and others; assuming responsibility and accountability for successfully completing assignments or tasks; self-imposing standards of excellence rather than having standards imposed.
Demonstrated Competencies for success include: Initiative – Takes prompt and proactive action to accomplish goals. Willing to take action to achieve results beyond what is required and is comfortable implementing new ideas and potential solutions without prompting.

Nice To Haves

Prior HR experience a plus.
Bachelor’s degree preferred.

Responsibilities

Serves as a representative of American Financial Group and Great American Insurance Group and always displays professionalism and an executive demeanor.
Manages multiple complex projects from planning through completion, coordinating stakeholders, timelines, and deliverables.
Coordinates complex calendars and logistics, including meetings, conference rooms, conference calls, and travel arrangements.
Coordinates timely and effective communication among internal and external stakeholders, executives, and other key partners.
Prepares and monitors expense reports and invoices via Workday.
Maintains the highest level of discretion, judgment, and confidentiality when handling sensitive business, employee, and executive matters.
May coordinate, proof, and distribute executive communications, organizational announcements, and other leadership messages, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and appropriate handling of sensitive information.
Identifies and coordinates resources and processes to ensure business needs are met efficiently and effectively.
Prepares, reviews, receives, and responds to complex correspondence, ensuring outgoing communications are accurate, professional, and aligned with established quality standards.
Manages purchase orders and budget-related administrative activities for the office of the SVP.
May prepare presentations and reports that synthesize information for executive and leadership audiences.
Builds strong relationships and collaborates effectively across teams and all organizational levels.
Other duties as assigned.