Executive Admin Assistant

Executive Administrative Assistant

If you're passionate about being part of a diverse organization that enables a Fortune 100 company with nearly $70 billion in annual sales to deliver innovative business solutions with excellence, then Nationwide's Legal team could be the place for you! At Nationwide, "on your side" goes beyond just words. Our customers are at the center of everything we do and we're looking for associates who are passionate about delivering extraordinary care.

If you're passionate about service to others, join us and help promote and protect Nationwide's strong culture of compliance and ethics!

The position will report to the leader of the Office of Ethics and provide administrative support to both the Office of Ethics and the Governance & Shared Services team. Both programs reside within the Office of Compliance & Ethics (OCE).

In addition to the job description summary and key responsibilities discussed below, we're looking for someone who has:

• The ability to actively manage calendars for leaders of both programs.
• The ability to leverage modern technology including Microsoft Office suite of solutions as well as AI and other automation tools to increase efficiency and effectiveness.
• The ability to remain curious, think independently and critically, and maintain confidentiality.
• Exceptional communication skills written and verbal and can connect with people and convey complex, confidential and/or sensitive information in a clear, concise, and empathetic way.
• A commitment to honesty, integrity, and collaboration.

This role will also need to go beyond traditional administrative support for the Office of Ethics, acting as a trusted assistant to help execute projects and initiatives that may at times be complex and/or highly confidential.

This is a hybrid work schedule, within which the Executive Administrative Assistant will come into the office 3 days/week.

Job Description Summary

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 an Executive Administrative Assistant, you'll perform a wide variety of confidential, detailed and complex administrative functions under direct supervision. You will coordinate meetings and make business and travel arrangement decisions for your leader(s) and their team. You'll plan, organize and schedule your own work and may serve as an informal mentor to other administrative assistants in the office.

Key Responsibilities:

• Focuses on both daily and longer-range calendar for multiple leaders and teams. Manages leader's personal calendar as directed.
• Coordinates travel plans for leader(s) and team and makes mid-trip changes quickly when required.
• Compiles 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.
• Manages budget for meeting planning. Conducts quality checks on invoices/accounts payable. Inputs travel expense and other expenses for payment; reviews and passes to office budget coordinator.
• Keeps current on Nationwide procedure changes, Human Resources policy changes, business environment, etc. that impact department level plans.
• May participate in special projects as assigned.

May perform other responsibilities as assigned.

Typically reports to an Associate Vice President level executive or above, and may support multiple executives and their staff. This is an individual contributor role.

Typical Skills and Experiences:

Education: High school, vocational or technical business school studies in secretarial science; some undergraduate-level coursework beneficial.

License/Certification/Designation: Administrative professional certification(s) such as Certified Administrative Professional (CAP) or Certified World Class Assistant (CWCA) are a plus.

Experience: Typically, six or more years related administrative assistant experience. Nationwide experience is highly desirable.

Knowledge, Abilities and Skills: Knowledge of company policies and organizational structure. Understanding of office practices and procedures. Ability to make decisions and recommend 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 own work and work of others for content and format accuracy. Intermediate mathematical calculation skills. Ability to build effective business relationships.

Other criteria, including leadership skills, competencies and experiences may take precedence.

Staffing exceptions to the above must be approved by the hiring manager's leader and Human Resources Business Partner.

Values: Regularly and consistently demonstrates Nationwide Values.

Job Conditions:

Overtime Eligibility: Eligible (Non Exempt)

Working Conditions: Occasional travel. Non-standard, extended or overtime work as needed based on workflow needs.

Benefits: We have an array of benefits to fit your needs, including 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, and more.

Nationwide is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive culture where everyone feels challenged, appreciated, respected and engaged. Nationwide prohibits discrimination and harassment and affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to any characteristic (or classification) protected by applicable law.