Senior Executive Administrative Assistant (HYBRID)

Nationwide•Columbus, OH

12h•Hybrid

About The Position

Are you passionate about being part of a team at a Fortune 100 company with nearly $70 billion in annual sales that delivers extraordinary care to help individuals and businesses prepare for and protect their future? If so, then Nationwide Financial could be the place for you! At Nationwide®, “on your side” goes beyond just words. Our customers and partners are at the center of everything we do and we’re looking for associates who are passionate about delivering extraordinary care. We are seeking a highly accomplished Senior Executive Assistant to provide strategic administrative support to the President of Nationwide Life. This is a high-impact, high-visibility role requiring exceptional organizational acumen, sound judgment, and the ability to operate with poise and precision in a fast-paced, executive-level environment. This role offers a unique opportunity to contribute meaningfully to the success of a dynamic and growing business unit within Nationwide. If you are a polished professional with a passion for excellence and a talent for making things happen behind the scenes, we invite you to apply. As the right hand to the President, the Senior Executive Assistant will serve as a trusted gatekeeper, liaison, and problem-solver—ensuring seamless coordination of priorities, communications, and operations. The ideal candidate brings a proven track record of supporting senior leaders, thrives under pressure, and demonstrates a proactive mindset with impeccable attention to detail. 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 a Senior Executive Administrative Assistant, you'll perform a wide variety of confidential, detailed and complex administrative functions. You will coordinate meetings and make business and travel arrangement decisions for your leader(s) and their team. You'll plan, organize and schedule own work and may serve as a formal lead/mentor to others.

Requirements

High school, vocational or technical business school studies in secretarial science; undergraduate level coursework beneficial.
Typically, eight or more years related administrative experience, including at least four years of Nationwide experience at the executive support level.
Knowledge of company policies and organizational structure.
Solid understanding of office practices and procedures.
Sound decision-making skills to evaluate, recommend and implement 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 for content and format accuracy.
Intermediate mathematical calculation skills.
Demonstrated 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

Manage complex calendars, travel arrangements, and high-level meetings with internal and external stakeholders
Serve as a liaison between the President and senior leadership, clients, and partners
Partners with the Chief of Staff to anticipate needs and proactively resolve scheduling conflicts, logistical challenges, and information gaps
Coordinate executive-level events, leadership meetings, and strategic offsites
Experience with project management and coordination of Corporate Real Estate projects, including associate floor moves and renovations
May manage one or more leaders work and community involvement calendars while ensuring work life balance and effective use of their time.
Makes travel decisions that best fit leader's style and calendar. Acts quickly to make adjustments to travel, as needed.
Compiles sophisticated 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. Assists office budget coordinator with forecasting and planning. Handles budget for meeting planning. Performs quality check of invoices/accounts payable. Inputs travel expense and other expenses for payment; reviews and passes to office budget coordinator.
Takes on an informal administrative subject matter expert role within the department for other administrative assistants and provides support. Keeps up to date on Nationwide procedure changes, Human Resources policy changes, business environment, etc. that impact department level plans.
Leads 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