Executive Administrative Assistant, Government Relations

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POSITION TITLE

Executive Administrative Assistant, Government Relations

POSITION LOCATION

Richmond, VA

Stamford, CT

YOUR ROLE

In this role, you will provide administrative support for the Senior Vice President of Government Relations for Genworth. Ideal candidates will exhibit a high level of professionalism and integrity, with an emphasis on confidentiality, as well as superb communication skills, the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment and attention to detail.

What you will be doing

• Professionally manage incoming requests for senior leaders from internal and external customers
• Maintain calendars of Senior Vice President
• Enhance productivity for senior leaders’ staff by organizing schedule and pre-reading materials for key meetings
• Coordinate meetings and events for GR team; schedule and manage logistics for meetings, offsite events, and other activities
• Assist with management of departmental projects
• Arrange travel for team including airfare, hotel, expense reimbursement, etc.
• Manage expense reports for team in compliance with organizational policies
• Assist with budget creation and management, and other related tasks
• Set-up and manage Purchase Requisitions & POs, pay subscriptions/memberships (e.g., professional dues) and other administrative process-related items
• Assist with PAC administration, lobbying expense reporting and political contribution tracking
• Assist with GR Departmental communications
• Prepare PowerPoint presentations in compliance with business requirements
• Exhibit superior customer service by responding to emails and voicemails promptly and comprehensively
• Organize and maintain departmental records and documentation
• Provide administrative back-up for other departments as needed
• Collaborate with other administrative assistants to effectively manage calendars
• Assist with projects as needed
• Assist with onboarding new associates/contractors
• Assist with team administrative and project tracking/management ​

What you bring

• High School Diploma or GED
• 5+ years of experience as a senior administrative assistant
• Ability to effectively process a large amount of information daily with the capability to spot important topics and make connections between disparate items
• Must filter information with a keen judgment of relevancy and urgency and often provide high level summaries of critical information to executive
• Exceptional time management, organizational and prioritization skills with an emphasis on follow-through and attention to detail
• Strong skills in PowerPoint, Excel, Word, Outlook, Teams and other Microsoft Office programs
• Exceptional communication skills, confidence and professional presence
• Highest level of integrity and the ability to ensure security of confidential information
• Proactive, proven good judgment and creative problem-solving skills
• Strong written communication and proof-reading skills
• Ability to work independently and be a team player
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Strong interest in learning new tasks
• Flexibility within a changing environment ​

Employee Benefits & Well-Being

Genworth employees make a difference in people’s lives every day. We’re committed to making a difference in our employees’ lives.

• Competitive Compensation & Total Rewards Incentives
• Comprehensive Healthcare Coverage
• Multiple 401(k) Savings Plan Options
• Auto Enrollment in Employer-Directed Retirement Account Feature (100% employer-funded!)
• Generous Paid Time Off – Including 12 Paid Holidays, Volunteer Time Off and Paid Family Leave
• Disability, Life, and Long Term Care Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement, Student Loan Repayment and Training & Certification Support
• Wellness support including gym membership reimbursement and Employee Assistance Program resources (work/life support, financial & legal management)
• Caregiver and Mental Health Support Services

ADDITIONAL

• At this time, Genworth will not sponsor a new applicant for employment authorization for this position

For the State of New York: The base salary pay range for this role starts at a minimum rate of $86,100 up to the maximum of $146,400.  In addition to your base salary, you will also be eligible to participate in an incentive plan. The incentive plan is based on performance and the target earning opportunity is 5% of your base compensation.  The final determination on base pay for this position will be based on multiple factors at the time of this job posting including but not limited to geographic location, experience, and qualifications to ensure pay equity within the organization.