Senior Administrative Assistant

Capital One • McLean, VA

1d • $73,500 - $100,700

About The Position

Capital One’s Community Finance, Impact & Investment Team is seeking a Senior Administrative Support Assistant to partner with 3–5 leaders. The Administrative Partner will support the Community Finance, Impact & Investment team’s work to build thriving, inclusive, human-centered communities that promote economic mobility and growth for low-wage earners and small business owners. The team provides debt and equity capital for affordable housing and CDFIs and drives philanthropic initiatives and social impact research. This role helps keep the team organized, connected, and focused on its community outcomes.

The ideal candidate is dedicated, proactive, detail-oriented, collaborative, and committed to organizational success. They are a problem-solver who values process improvement, communicates effectively, adapts positively to change, and is eager to take on new responsibilities and use technology to improve efficiency. The role requires integrity, discretion, professionalism, and a strong sense of urgency. It suits someone who can thrive in a high-volume, fast-paced environment, adjust to shifting priorities, manage complex schedules, respond promptly to requests, anticipate challenges, and work well with others.

The position also involves coordinating travel and expenses, arranging meetings and events, building relationships with executives and administrative staff, and performing general administrative duties. The posting lists full-time annual salary ranges by location: $80,900–$92,300 in McLean, Virginia; $73,500–$83,900 in Richmond, Virginia; and $88,200–$100,700 in New York, New York. Salary for other locations depends on the applicable location pay range and is specified in the candidate’s offer letter. Capital One does not sponsor new applicants for employment authorization for this position.

Requirements

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent certification.
• At least 2 years of administrative experience.
• At least 2 years of experience using Google Suite, including Calendar, Gmail, Sheets, and Slides.
• Ability to work in a high-volume, fast-paced environment and adapt to frequently shifting priorities.
• Strong communication, collaboration, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage complex schedules, respond promptly to requests, anticipate challenges, and handle sensitive information with integrity and discretion.
• Willingness and ability to learn software and tools and use technology to improve administrative efficiency.

Nice To Haves

• Associate degree.
• At least 5 years of experience as an Executive Assistant or Administrative Assistant in a fast-paced environment.
• At least 3 years of calendar management experience supporting multiple executives.
• At least 1 year of meeting and event planning experience.
• Experience setting up video conferencing and Zoom technology for meeting users.
• Experience planning ahead and managing time effectively.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily calendars for multiple executives, adjusting or prioritizing schedules in response to last-minute changes.
• Arrange and reserve conference rooms, catering, audio/video, and other services needed for meetings and conferences.
• Build and maintain business relationships with executives and administrative staff across the organization.
• Coordinate travel arrangements and prepare expense reports in a timely manner using Capital One systems.
• Plan and drive team activities and events, including department-wide meetings, team meetings, conferences, and social events.
• Perform general administrative duties, including printing, disseminating information, ordering supplies, and supporting ad hoc projects or initiatives.
• Promote a collaborative and team-oriented work environment.

Benefits

• Comprehensive, competitive, and inclusive health, financial, and other benefits that support total well-being; eligibility varies by employment status and management level.

What This Job Offers

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