Sr Administrative Assistant

Unum Group•Chattanooga, TN

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Our Investment organization is seeking a Senior Administrative Assistant to support our Chief Investment Officer and VP Sr Managing Director. This individual will provide high-level administrative support by conducting research, preparing statistical reports, handling information requests, proactively provide support and partnership to manager and performing routine administrative services for manager and staff. May also coordinate, train and mentor other administrative staff. This role requires a 5-day-per-week commitment at our Chattanooga, TN campus.

Requirements

High school diploma or Associates/Bachelor’s degree
6+ years of administrative assistant experience
Demonstrates in-depth PC skills (Word, Excel, Power Point, and Outlook) and an overall aptitude for technology and internet research skills
Excellent written/verbal communication skills and ability to clearly articulate information
Ability to develop strong partnerships with all levels of internal management and staff, as well as outside customers and vendors
Strong customer service skills that exhibit the highest ethical standards at all times
Excellent organizational skills and ability to multi-task and handle conflicting/competing priorities with a strong attention to detail
High level of interpersonal skills to handle sensitive and confidential situations with diplomacy and tact
Strong presentation and analytical ability to gather data in an organized and efficient manner and produce reports or presentations
Demonstrate strong judgment, problem solving and decision-making skills with the ability to juggle multiple and shifting priorities
Demonstrated project management abilities

Responsibilities

Proactively manages their managers’ time, travel, and expenses.
Understands what is going on in the organization in order to anticipate needs.
May also support the same for manager’s direct reports.
Act as liaison/represent manager with the Board, customers and others.
Manages internal and external communications from and through the manager’s office.
Provide data and information in preparation for meetings and to keep manager apprised of business issues.
May require assembling reports containing data from several sources as well as taking concepts and creating exhibits that include research and analysis for a variety of presentations to internal and external audiences.
Manage special projects as assigned, could include: coordinating projects, status updates, coordinating communications, as well as SharePoint/database management.
Partner with manager on preparation of annual budget planning and preparation with ongoing tracking and forecasting review, and research of issues/discrepancies.
Reach out to appropriate individuals to gather information that explains variances and issues.
Make recommendations for resolution of issues.
May authorize payments for various expenses for department.
Provides support to manager at performance management, compensation and talent planning.
Manage confidential information and know when and what to provide to direct reports.
Understand timeline and ensure the manager is well prepared.
Serves as a resource for manager’s direct reports to ensure resolution of issues and effective, efficient use of managers’ time.
This includes screening of phone calls, voicemail, correspondence, and other materials and requests directed to the manager’s attention.
Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Health, Vision, Dental
Short & Long-Term Disability
Generous PTO (including paid time to volunteer!)
Up to 9.5% 401(k) employer contribution
Mental health support
Career advancement opportunities
Student loan repayment options
Tuition reimbursement
Flexible work environments
healthcare benefits (health, vision, dental)
insurance benefits (short & long-term disability)
performance-based incentive plans
paid time off
401(k) retirement plan with an employer match up to 5% and an additional 4.5% contribution whether you contribute to the plan or not.