Annuity Modernization Program, Executive Assistant

The talented individual will support a variety of activities in support of the Annuity business team leading a multi-year transformational program. They will have the opportunity to coordinate and support a variety of activities including but not limited to calendaring/scheduling for 1-2 leaders small event support internal communication support. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a team that is leading one of our largest projects for the company.

This position will be hired on a SuccessFlex basis.

The hired associate must reside within 35 miles of the following location:

Columbus: One Nationwide Plaza Columbus OH 43215

Work schedule: 3 days in office 2 days remote.

This role does not qualify for employer sponsored work authorization. Nationwide does not participate in the STEM OPT extension program.

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Job Description Summary

Job Description

Key Responsibilities:

• Focuses on both daily and longer-range calendar for multiple leaders and teams. Manages leaders 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 leaders 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.

Reporting Relationships: 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 managers 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.

ADA: The above statements cover what are generally believed to be principal and essential functions of this job. Specific circumstances may allow or require some people assigned to the job to perform a somewhat different combination of duties.

Benefits

We have an array of benefits to fit your needs including: medical/dental/vision life insurance short and long term disability coveragepaid 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. To learn more about the benefits we offer click here.

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