As an Executive Assistant, you will support EVPs, SVP/VPs, their direct reports, and department(s) by prioritizing and coordinating a multitude of administrative tasks. You will handle confidential information, edit, and proofread various department documents, create, and maintain filing systems, manage calendars, reconcile invoices, and create expense reports.

What You Will Do

Schedule meetings for Executive(s), resolve meeting conflicts and communicate conflicts to attendees and schedule owners
Prioritize Executive’s needs and time
Schedule conference rooms, communicate with internal and external attendees, and coordinate equipment set up
Order catering for meetings as applicable
Support Executives travel arrangements via organization and booking
Prepare meeting agendas and materials, take meeting minutes as needed
Handle logistics for large department meetings, including scheduling and follow-up
Support presentation preparation through research or editing
Enter and/or extract data from various sources and summarize for reports and presentations
Compose, edit, and proofread a variety of communications on behalf of the Executive – i.e., correspondence, reports, policies, forms, and other printed or electronic materials
Ensure that all communications support professional and respectful interactions
Provide high level professional communication to other employees on behalf of Executive
Plan and coordinate company programs, events, and initiatives across multiple areas or departments, including team building events, offsites, and holiday parties
Coordinate gifts/purchasing, expense reporting and invoice reconciliation
Create and maintain organizational filing systems, department databases and/or custom information systems
Prioritize outgoing mail via mailroom or special delivery services
Order office supplies, maintain inventory of department equipment and supplies
Answer incoming calls and emails, take messages, prioritize, screen and route calls/emails
Coordinate department project workloads and provide project management support to Executive and team

Why Work at Symetra

Here’s what some of our employees have to say about why they work at Symetra:

“Symetra is a great place if you are looking for the opportunity to contribute, to grow, to be seen and valued.” _Vernell K. - Auditor

_“If you want to work for a company that is always considering its employees while working towards sustainable growth this is that company. Within Symetra, there is always innovation, empowerment, and growth opportunities, all while providing us with a great work/life balance and incredible benefits for a very reasonable cost!” Cindy G. - Program Manager

What We Offer You

Benefits and Perks

We don’t take a “one-size-fits-all” approach when it comes to our employees. Our programs are designed to make your life better both at work and at home.

Flexible full-time or hybrid telecommuting arrangements
Plan for your future with our 401(k) plan and take advantage of immediate vesting and company matching up to 6%
Paid time away including vacation and sick time, flex days and ten paid holidays
Give back to your community and double your impact through our company matching
Want more details? Check out our Symetra Benefits Overview

Compensation

Hourly Range: $31.86-$53.05 plus eligibility for annual bonus program

Your Experience And Skills

High School Diploma required; college or equivalent work experience preferred
5 years of related administrative experience
Operate with a high level of integrity and the ability to handle confidential information appropriately
Detail oriented, self-motivated, able to multi-task and problem solve with minimal direction
Strong customer service orientation
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills specifically with high level Executives or Senior Leadership
Good time management, capable of planning and prioritizing multiple tasks while meeting deadlines under pressure
Proficient in the Microsoft Office Suite, especially PowerPoint

We empower inclusion

At Symetra, we’re building a place where every employee feels valued, respected, and has opportunities to contribute. Inclusion is about recognizing our assumptions, considering multiple perspectives, and removing barriers.

We accept and celebrate diverse experiences, identities, and perspectives, because lifting each other up fuels thought and builds a stronger, more innovative company. We invite you to learn more about our efforts here.

In a complex industry, we strive for clarity.

Symetra is a dynamic and growing financial services company with 60 years of experience and customers nationwide. In our daily work delivering retirement, employee benefits, and life insurance products, we're guided by the principles of VALUE, TRANSPARENCY AND SUSTAINABILITY. That means we provide products and services people need at a competitive price, we communicate clearly and honestly so people understand what they're getting, and we build products that stand the test of time. We work hard and do what's right for our customers, communities, and employees. Join our team and share in our success as we work toward becoming the next national player in our industry.

For more information about our careers visit www.symetra.com/careers.

Work Authorization

Employer work visa sponsorship and support are not provided for this role. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States at hire and must maintain authorization to work in the United States throughout their employment with our company.