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Unum Group

Sr Administrative Assistant

chattanooga, TN

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Senior Administrative AssistantOur Investment organization is seeking a Senior Administrative Assistant to support our Chief Investment Officer and VP Sr Managing Director. This individual will provide high-level administrative support by conducting research, preparing statistical reports, handling information requests, proactively provide support and partnership to manager and performing routine administrative services for manager and staff. May also coordinate, train and mentor other administrative staff.This role requires a 5-day-per-week commitment at our Chattanooga, TN campus.Principal Duties and Responsibilities:Proactively manages their managers' time, travel, and expenses. Understands what is going on in the organization in order to anticipate needs. May also support the same for manager's direct reports.Act as liaison/represent manager with the Board, customers and others.Manages internal and external communications from and through the manager's office.Provide data and information in preparation for meetings and to keep manager apprised of business issues. May require assembling reports containing data from several sources as well as taking concepts and creating exhibits that include research and analysis for a variety of presentations to internal and external audiences.Manage special projects as assigned, could include: coordinating projects, status updates, coordinating communications, as well as SharePoint/database management.Partner with manager on preparation of annual budget planning and preparation with ongoing tracking and forecasting review, and research of issues/discrepancies. Reach out to appropriate individuals to gather information that explains variances and issues. Make recommendations for resolution of issues. May authorize payments for various expenses for department.Provides support to manager at performance management, compensation and talent planning. Manage confidential information and know when and what to provide to direct reports. Understand timeline and ensure the manager is well prepared.Serves as a resource for manager's direct reports to ensure resolution of issues and effective, efficient use of managers' time. This includes screening of phone calls, voicemail, correspondence, and other materials and requests directed to the manager's attention.Performs other duties as assigned.Job SpecificationsHigh school diploma or Associates/Bachelor's degree6+ years of administrative assistant experienceDemonstrates in-depth PC skills (Word, Excel, Power Point, and Outlook) and an overall aptitude for technology and internet research skillsExcellent written/verbal communication skills and ability to clearly articulate informationAbility to develop strong partnerships with all levels of internal management and staff, as well as outside customers and vendorsStrong customer service skills that exhibit the highest ethical standards at all timesExcellent organizational skills and ability to multi-task and handle conflicting/competing priorities with a strong attention to detailHigh level of interpersonal skills to handle sensitive and confidential situations with diplomacy and tactStrong presentation and analytical ability to gather data in an organized and efficient manner and produce reports or presentationsDemonstrate strong judgment, problem solving and decision-making skills with the ability to juggle multiple and shifting prioritiesDemonstrated project management abilitiesUnum and Colonial Life are part of Unum Group, a Fortune 500 company and leading provider of employee benefits to companies worldwide. Headquartered in Chattanooga, TN, with international offices in Ireland, Poland and the UK, Unum also has significant operations in Portland, ME, and Baton Rouge, LA - plus over 35 US field offices. Colonial Life is headquartered in Columbia, SC, with over 40 field offices nationwide.Unum is an equal opportunity employer, considering all qualified applicants and employees for hiring, placement, and advancement, without regard to a person's race, color, religion, national origin, age, genetic information, military status, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, or protected veteran status.The base salary range for applicants for this position is listed below. Unless actual salary is indicated above in the job description, actual pay will be based on skill, geographical location and experience.$45,600.00-$86,200.00Additionally, Unum offers a portfolio of benefits and rewards that are competitive and comprehensive including healthcare benefits (health, vision, dental), insurance benefits (short & long-term disability), performance-based incentive plans, paid time off, and a 401(k) retirement plan with an employer match up to 5% and an additional 4.5% contribution whether you contribute to the plan or not. All benefits are subject to the terms and conditions of individual Plans.

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chattanooga, TN, 37402, US

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