Administrative Assistant - Sioux Falls, SD

Are you passionate about creating positive workplace experiences and delivering exceptional customer service? Modern Woodmen of America is seeking an Administrative Assistant to join our team in the Sioux Falls, SD area.

In this role, you’ll provide essential support to the regional office, managers, and financial representatives—helping keep daily operations running smoothly. We’re looking for a detail-oriented professional who thrives in a collaborative environment and is motivated by making a meaningful impact. If you enjoy being organized, supporting others, and working for an organization dedicated to improving lives, this could be the perfect opportunity for you!

Modern Woodmen of America is one of the nation’s largest fraternal benefit societies, with over $18 billion assets. Fraternals are unique membership organizations that pair the “member-owned” characteristic of a mutual insurance company with the “social mission” characteristic of a service organization. They unite individuals with common bonds, provide a variety of life insurance and investment products, and form one of the nation’s most effective volunteer networks.

Responsibilities:

• Supports office operations related to organization and communication such as preparing documents, distributing incoming work, filing documents, scheduling meetings, greeting visitors, answering incoming communications, updating social media tools, and marketing to existing clients.
• Answers questions and determines appropriate referral for members’ requests and sales leads.
• Assists with Fraternal processes which include submitting requests, filing reports, reconciling receipts.
• Acts as home office liaison for required service items and education and training topics.
• Assists in the recruiting and onboarding process for financial representatives as directed, this may include prescreening candidates, scheduling interviews, recruiting candidates, and making career fair arrangements.
• Prepares and submits expense reports to the home office.
• Assists with staff accountability and performance measures.

What we need:

• Associate degree in business, or related work experience.
• Strong customer service, communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Proficient in a variety of computer applications, including Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, CRM systems, and related software.
• Must be comfortable using Zoom and other virtual communication platforms.
• Ability to remain flexible and adapt to a dynamic, changing work environment.
• Service oriented.

What we offer:

• Pay: The hourly pay for this position is $19.00. The specific rate will depend on the successful candidate’s qualifications and prior experience. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future employment-based sponsorship. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of employment visas at this time, nor can we guarantee future sponsorship.
• Work Arrangements: This is a full-time on-site, hourly position: 37.5 hours per week (7.5 hours per day), Monday-Friday. This on-site position works at the regional office located in Sioux Falls, SD.
• Stability: Modern Woodmen has been Modern Since 1883® and exists for our members. We make long-term decisions that provide stability for our employees, financial representatives, and members.
• Respect for personal time: We offer vacation, sick leave and 11 paid holidays. We value your time outside of work and offer careers that blend work and life well.
• Great culture: We build strong working relationships across our organization through collaborative work and volunteer opportunities.
• Exceptional benefits: Our comprehensive benefits package is designed to support your health and financial well-being. Benefits include: Company-paid retirement plan Matching 401(k) plan Employee Impact Bonus Medical, Dental and Prescription Drug Insurance. We pay 100% of employees’ health insurance premiums and 50% of employee dependents’ premiums. Group term life insurance. Long-term disability. Voluntary benefits: vision, flexible savings accounts (FSA), accident insurance