Administrative Assistant

Posted 9 Days Ago
Parkside, New York, NY, USA
In-Office
60K-75K Annually
Entry level
Insurance
The Role
Provides front-desk coverage, administrative support to senior leaders, meeting and travel coordination, filing and inventory management, office supply ordering, and general workflow organization. The role manages communications, guests, mail, shipments, office equipment, databases, confidential information, and executive functions while maintaining an efficient and organized office environment.
Summary Generated by Built In

Join Starr, a global leader in commercial insurance with over a century of expertise. We empower our employees to innovate, make impactful decisions, and build lasting client relationships worldwide. At Starr, you'll work in an entrepreneurial culture alongside accessible leaders, leveraging our financial strength and vast industry experience to deliver solutions for our clients, no matter how complex. Grow your career with a rapidly growing company that invests in its people and their ability to drive real progress.

Objectives of this role:

  • Serve as the eyes and ears of the office, providing information, answering questions and responding to requests
  • Ensure optimal use of office equipment, supplies and inventories through preventive maintenance
  • Maintain workflow by analyzing and refining standard operation procedures such as scheduling, communications and office layout
  • Coordinate internal and external resources to expedite workflow
  • Oversee and achieve organizational goals while upholding best practices

Responsibilities:

  • Provide front desk coverage by managing a busy, multiline phone system, greeting guests as they enter the office, managing incoming/outgoing mail and shipments and maintaining an organized, clean office environment
  • Provide administrative support to senior leaders, including email correspondence and generation and distribution memos, letters, spreadsheets and forms
  • Plan, organize and schedule company meetings in the office, off-site and via videoconference
  • Coordinate domestic and international travel arrangements for employees
  • Maintain electronic filing system, contact database and inventories
  • Order and oversee office supplies and food deliveries for group meetings and executive functions

Required skills and qualifications:

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • Proven administrative experience
  • Strong attention to detail
  • Reliable and dependable
  • Superb written and verbal communication skills
  • Strong time-management skills and multitasking ability
  • Aptitude for learning new software and systems

Preferred skills and qualifications:

  • College degree or equivalent
  • Previous success in office management
  • Experience managing budgets and expenses
  • Comfortable in handling confidential information

For individuals assigned and/or hired to work in New York, Starr Insurance Companies is required by law to include a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role. The wage range for this role takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets: experience and training: licensure and certifications: and other business and organizational needs. A reasonable estimate of the current range is $60,000-$75,000

Starr is an equal opportunity employer, which means we'll consider all suitably qualified applicants regardless of gender identity or expression, ethnic origin, nationality, religion or beliefs, age, sexual orientation, disability status or any other protected characteristic. We recruit and develop our people based on merit and we're committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We offer first class training and development opportunities to all employees. Our aim is to grow our own talent and bring out the best in people.

Skills Required

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • Proven administrative experience
  • Strong attention to detail
  • Reliable and dependable
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Strong time-management skills and multitasking ability
  • Ability to learn new software and systems
  • College degree or equivalent
  • Previous office management experience
  • Experience managing budgets and expenses
  • Comfort handling confidential information

Starr Insurance Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Starr Insurance and has not been reviewed or approved by Starr Insurance.

  • Healthcare Strength Health coverage is frequently characterized as excellent, with comprehensive medical, dental, and vision options supported by wellness tools and an EAP. Feedback suggests additional voluntary protections (critical illness, accident, hospital indemnity) broaden overall healthcare security.
  • Retirement Support Retirement offerings include both a 401(k) and a defined‑benefit pension, which is often highlighted as a standout feature. Profit sharing is also referenced as part of the broader financial benefits mix.
  • Strong & Reliable Incentives Top performers in underwriting are described as receiving excellent pay with good bonuses and clear advancement opportunities.

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The Company
HQ: New York, New York
2,935 Employees
Year Founded: 1919

What We Do

Starr Insurance is a leading insurance and investment organization, providing commercial property and casualty insurance, including travel and accident coverage, to almost every imaginable business and industry in virtually every part of the world. Cornelius Vander Starr established his first insurance company in Shanghai, China in 1919. Today, we are one of the world’s fastest growing insurance organizations, capable of writing in 128 countries on 6 continents. Starr has the global knowledge, vision and relationships to help your company succeed, anywhere you do business.

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