Senior Administrative Assistant

Senior Administrative Assistant

Americo is hiring a Senior Administrative Assistant to join our expanding team! This full time position is Monday - Friday 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM and is 100% on-site at our Downtown Kansas City office location.

We are seeking a highly organized and proactive Sr Administrative Assistant to provide dedicated support to two organizational leaders. In this critical role, you will serve as a trusted partner by anticipating needs, managing priorities, and ensuring seamless day-to-day operations. The ideal candidate will demonstrate exceptional attention to detail, strong problem-solving skills, sound judgment, and the ability to communicate effectively with colleagues at all levels, as well as external vendors and partners.

Success in this role requires adaptability, discretion, and the ability to balance multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

· Proactively manage and optimize executives' daily schedules, calendars, and meetings to support productivity.

· Serve as the first point of contact for incoming calls and requests, prioritizing communications and responding appropriately.

· Coordinate and organize meetings, conference calls, and special events, including preparing agendas and materials.

· Oversee travel arrangements, including booking flights and accommodations, preparing itineraries, and managing last-minute changes.

· Draft and edit correspondence, reports, presentations, and communications for internal and external stakeholders.

· Maintain spreadsheets, documents, and PowerPoint presentations to support marketing initiatives.

· Organize and manage department files and records for easy access and efficiency.

· Assist with special projects, purchasing, and other administrative support as needed.

· Five or more years of experience in an administrative support role.

· Excellent written and verbal communication skills with a professional and polished demeanor.

· Strong organizational and multitasking abilities, with the ability to prioritize and adapt to changing needs.

· Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.

· A high level of discretion and confidentiality when handling sensitive information.

· Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

· A proactive, problem-solving mindset with the ability to anticipate needs and take initiative.

· Bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or university.

Americo:
We're in this for life!

The roots of the Americo family of companies date back more than 100 years. Americo is a life insurance and annuity company providing innovative products to our customers. At Americo, it's the people who make things work, so we hope you join us!

Compensation

Our competitive pay and robust bonus program, offered to all associates, will make you feel valued.

Learning and development

We prepare you for success with a comprehensive, paid training program. Additionally, our Talent Development team creates various development opportunities for associates at every stage of their careers.

Work-life balance

We value work-life balance with our generous paid time off; you begin accruing hours every month, and they increase with tenure. All new hires earn over three weeks of paid time off annually, plus 11 paid company holidays! We also support new parents with a maternity and parental leave program, along with paid STD and LTD.

Health and well-being

We are committed to your health and are pleased to offer flexible benefits designed to support you and your family, with high quality coverage and meaningful company contributions.

Benefits…