Chief Executive Admin Assistant (Greenwood Village, CO)

Our vision for the future is based on the idea that transforming financial lives starts by giving our people the freedom to transform their own. We have a flexible work environment, and fluid career paths. We not only encourage but celebrate internal mobility. We also recognize the importance of purpose, well-being, and work-life balance. Within Empower and our communities, we work hard to create a welcoming and inclusive environment, and our associates dedicate thousands of hours to volunteering for causes that matter most to them.

Chart your own path and grow your career while helping more customers achieve financial freedom. Empower Yourself.

As Chief Executive Administrative Assistant, you will provide comprehensive administrative support for a C-level executive. This position requires consistent application of independent judgment utilizing exceptional organization skills, attention to detail, initiative, and relationship management. This position serves as a liaison to the senior executive regarding company programs, policies, procedures and assigned functions of the senior executive’s business segment.

What you will do:

• Provide direct administrative support to executives at a senior level to enable the executive’s achievement of duties and ensure the executive’s assigned function or business segment operates efficiently and smoothly
• Serve as first point of contact between function or business segment and external entities, prioritize inquiries and ensure information is disseminated to appropriate staff members for resolution or response
• Draft communications to a variety of audiences on behalf of the executive via various communication formats
• Work closely with executive to understand scheduling and issue priorities and ensure maximization of executive’s schedule and time
• Make all travel arrangements, including completion of travel preauthorization form, travel expense claims, and reconciliation
• Coordinate and schedule meetings, coordinating meeting logistics and any staff support

What you will bring:

• 8+ years’ experience in an administrative support function supporting VP level or above
• Associate degree or equivalent work experience
• Very high proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite including PowerPoint, Word, Excel, Outlook, and Teams
• High level of interpersonal skills and professionalism to be able to interact with all levels of executives, both internally and externally, as well as Board members
• Ability to interpret and administer policies and procedures sufficient to administer, discuss, resolve and explain them to others

What will set you apart:

• Ability to perform responsible and difficult administrative support duties involving the use of independent judgment and personal initiative and resourcefulness
• Researching, compiling, analyzing and interpreting data
• Ability to plan and organize work to meet changing deadlines and priorities
• Analytical decision maker who is action oriented, diplomatic and persuasive
• Ability to adapt to ambiguity and manage conflicting priorities in a fast-paced environment

***Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time, including CPT/OPT.***

What we offer you

We offer an array of diverse and inclusive benefits regardless of where you are in your career. We believe that providing our employees with the means to lead healthy balanced lives results in the best possible work performance.

• Medical, dental, vision and life insurance
• Retirement savings – 401(k) plan with generous company matching contributions (up to 6%), financial advisory services, potential company discretionary contribution, and a broad investment lineup
• Tuition reimbursement up to $5,250/year
• Business-casual environment that includes the option to wear jeans
• Generous paid time off upon hire – including a paid time off program plus ten paid company holidays and three floating holidays each calendar year
• Paid volunteer time — 16 hours per calendar year
• Leave of absence programs – including paid parental leave, paid short- and long-term disability, and Family and Medical Leave (FMLA)
• Business Resource Groups (BRGs) –  BRGs facilitate inclusion and collaboration across our business internally and throughout the communities where we live, work and play. BRGs are open to all.

Base Salary Range

The salary range above shows the typical minimum to maximum base salary range for this position in the location listed. Non-sales positions have the opportunity to participate in a bonus program. Sales positions are eligible for sales incentives, and in some instances a bonus plan, whereby total compensation may far exceed base salary depending on individual performance. Actual compensation offered may vary from posted hiring range based upon geographic location, work experience, education, licensure requirements and/or skill level and will be finalized at the time of offer.

Equal opportunity employer •  Drug-free workplace

We are an equal opportunity employer with a commitment to diversity.  All individuals, regardless of personal characteristics, are encouraged to apply.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age (40 and over), race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, pregnancy, religion, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable state or local law. 

***For remote and hybrid positions you will be required to provide reliable high-speed internet with a wired connection as well as a place in your home to work with limited disruption. You must have reliable connectivity from an internet service provider that is fiber, cable or DSL internet. Other necessary computer equipment, will be provided. You may be required to work in the office if you do not have an adequate home work environment and the required internet connection.***

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