PL Michigan - MI PL Sales - Sr Administrative Assistant

The Hanover Insurance Group•Howell, MI

About The Position

For more than 170 years, The Hanover has been committed to delivering on our promises and being there when it matters the most. We live our values every day, demonstrating we CARE through our values, Sustainability initiatives and inclusive corporate culture. Our Personal Lines Sales leadership team is currently seeking a Senior Administrative Assistant in our Howell, MI location. This is a full time, non-exempt role. POSITION OVERVIEW: Under general supervision, provides administrative and project support to a department or business unit. Relies on experience and judgment to accomplish assigned tasks and goals. Responsibilities are varied and may be confidential or proprietary in nature. Utilizes appropriate business software (e.g. spreadsheets, work processing, presentation) to prepare correspondence, reports, presentations, agendas, minutes, etc. Maintains calendars and schedules, arranges business travel, coordinates meetings, and/or tracks department expenses. Responds to and resolves most questions and problems of varying complexity. At times, may serve as a resource to others to help identify solutions to semi-complex problems and issues.

Requirements

Associate degree or equivalent preferred
3-5 years of related experience providing administrative support
Advanced knowledge of and proficiency using Microsoft Office products (e.g. Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint)
Ability to work independently under minimal supervision
Ability to multi-task and prioritize responsibilities while remaining flexible to best respond to changing and dynamic priorities
Demonstrated ability to provide high levels of customer service
Demonstrated commitment to attention to detail and accountability of actions
Strong and effective oral and written communication skills
Able to handle confidential or proprietary information professionally and discretely

Responsibilities

Responsible for daily office functions including, but not limited to, ordering office supplies, office equipment maintenance and upkeep, filing, preparing outgoing mail and correspondence, sorting and distributing incoming mail and correspondence, answering phones, and taking messages.
Performs advanced office functions including, but not limited to, generating standard reports or creating simple ad-hoc reports.
Utilizes intermediate to advanced level software skills to create presentations, maintain data files, manage and format spreadsheets for basic analysis, and organize workflow through the office.
Prepares a variety of business correspondence, reports, confidential documents and related materials with limited direction, and provides advanced word processing support, as well as assembling information such as reports, manuals, agendas, and correspondence.
Maintains calendars and appointment schedules as directed, sets up meetings as needed, and coordinates all travel arrangements, including international travel, and/or reservations.
Participates and contributes in department meetings as needed, and occasionally cross-departmental or cross-functional meetings.
Serves as a team member for department-related projects and may occasionally lead small or minimally complex projects.
Coordinates and completes non-routine procedures, processes and techniques to accomplish assignments.
Collaborates with other office staff to accomplish day-to-day work or key initiatives.