Full job description

Northwestern Mutual is an industry-leading financial services company that helps individuals and families achieve a lifetime of financial security. Northwestern Mutual – Milwaukee Network Office is currently seeking an Executive Assistant to the Managing Partner

The Executive Assistant will be responsible for performing an array of organizational functions requiring confidentiality, excellent organizational skills and sound decision making. This position requires a high level of administrative support

Additionally, the ability to interact with a variety of people, remaining flexible, being proactive, resourceful and efficient, with a high level of professionalism is crucial to this role.

Position Responsibilities

· Provides high-level administrative support

· Calendar management – scheduling meetings, arranging special meeting facilities, sending confirmation emails, preparing and distributing meeting materials.

· Coordinates and schedules travel, meetings and appointments.

· Creates agendas and schedules for meetings, conferences, and other assigned events; takes and distributes minutes.

· Welcomes and directs clients.

· Answers and transfers phone calls, screening when necessary.

· Other duties as assigned

Required Skills/Abilities

· Superior oral and written communication skills.

· Strong understanding of all Microsoft Suite – Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.

· Excellent telephone etiquette.

· Must be self-motivated and hard working with ability to handle changing priorities.

· Ability to handle processes to the completion of assignments.

· Detail-oriented and professional.