As one of the Executive Assistants in Jasper, Indiana, you will provide high-level administrative support to the Chief Banking Officer, Chief Commercial Banking Officer, Chief Credit Officer, and other Executive Committee members in the Organization. Because we are a publicly traded company, you will regularly communicate key details with external vendors, legal counsel, accounting firms, and shareholders.
Summary:
To thrive in this role, the Executive Assistant must be organized, detail and results-oriented, able to facilitate and lead cross-functional teams and projects, listen for feedback and validate and address concerns, able to develop and execute project plans, manage boundaries, maintain confidentiality of all corporate, personnel and other work-related items, and allocate resources. Our team values strong written and verbal communication, with the ability to manage multiple priorities, projects, and professional relationships within the German American team.
What You’ll Do:
A Day in the Life – Every day, you will oversee important details that impact our Executive Committee schedules. Whether you’re communicating critical details, coordinating and scheduling daily appointments and travel arrangements for the named Executives that you support, or administering a project assigned to your role, you are the person people rely on for a seamless experience. Additional routine parts of this role include gathering, compiling and disbursing data, working closely with Executive members regarding meetings, scheduling, committees, annual proxy statement, and other support as needed during merger and acquisitions and more.
You’re Part of a Team – You are part of the Executive Administrative Team. You collaborate with Executive Officers to align departmental strategy or direction with the overall goals of the organization. You are encouraged to take initiative, accept challenges and be collaborative to achieve performance and operating excellence for our customers and shareholders.
What it Takes:
- Three or more years of experience serving as an Executive/Administrative Assistant or similar role
- Proficiency in all Microsoft Office programs, especially Excel, PowerPoint, Word and Outlook. Experience using a CRM System is a plus.
- Strong organization and coordination with calendars, travel arrangements, other incoming inquiries
- Confidentiality and discretion in handling sensitive Company information
- Ability to act proactively, anticipating the needs of Executive team members
- Ability to travel, as needed. (<10%)
- Skills in: customer service, communicating effectively (written and verbally), building relationships, motivating others, making decisions, thinking critically, solving complex problems and deescalating situations with team members or customers.
- Ability to: build relationships across diverse teams, facilitate, achieve goals, accept and implement corporate strategies, be logical, manage time, use available resources and partnerships to solve problems, work with speed and accuracy, grasp technical information quickly, and work independently and as a team member.
- Bilingual/Multilingual
- Knowledge of banking
Bonus Points:
What we can offer you:
- This position will be based in Jasper, IN
- Medical, dental, vision, STD, LTD, Life insurance, etc.
- 17 days paid time off, 11 paid holidays and bereavement leave
- Educational assistance program
- Wellness benefits
- Life event coverage
- Paid parental bonding leave
- Service awards
- Financial benefits including 401(k) match, stock purchase plan and more
- National and local discounts on everything from computers and vacations to phones and retail shopping.
- Logo wear discounts
- Free checking account, checks and discounted bank services
About Us:
German American Bancorp and its family of financial services companies employ talented, compassionate people throughout the organization, truly making German American special. Delivering genuine, customized, personal service with a focus on truly serving customers and communities well, our employees bring the Shield of Excellence commitment to life with each and every interaction.
All employees at German American are responsible for adhering to compliance laws, regulations, and established Bank policies and procedures, including Bank Secrecy Act, Anti-Money Laundering, and Countering the Financing of Terrorism.
German American Bank is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, veteran status, disability or any other category protected by law.
German American is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, if you require reasonable accommodation in completing the application process, interviewing, or completing any part of the pre-employment testing, please direct your inquires to our Talent Acquisition team at 812-482-0717 or [email protected].
Skills Required
- Three or more years of experience as an Executive Assistant, Administrative Assistant, or in a similar role
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Outlook
- Strong organization and coordination skills, including calendar management, travel arrangements, and handling inquiries
- Confidentiality and discretion when handling sensitive company information
- Ability to proactively anticipate executive team needs
- Ability to travel as needed, less than 10%
- Strong customer service, written and verbal communication, relationship-building, decision-making, critical-thinking, problem-solving, and de-escalation skills
- Ability to facilitate, manage time, work independently and collaboratively, and achieve goals
- CRM system experience
- Bilingual or multilingual ability
- Knowledge of banking
What We Do
German American Bancorp is a financial holding company whose banking subsidiary, German American Bank, serves individuals and businesses across Indiana, Kentucky, and Ohio. It offers banking and wealth-management services through a network of local offices; in Columbus and Greater Cincinnati it operates as Heartland Bank, a division of German American Bank. Founded in Jasper, Indiana, the organization emphasizes helping employees, clients, communities, and shareholders thrive.
