Executive Administrative Assistant - Risk Management

Company: Sallie Mae
Location: Sterling
Posted on: May 13, 2022

Job Description:

**When you join Sallie Mae, you become a champion for all students.**We're on a mission to power confidence as students begin their unique journey. To help them plan their higher education, successfully finish, and prepare for life after school. To help them Start smart. Learn big.Students need guidance navigating this important time in their life. They need someone who acknowledges that their education path is unique. They need a partner willing to evolve and not only meet but surpass their expectations. We're changing. Because students need a better way.We're looking for people who are excited to drive this transformation. To break barriers and think of new ways to adapt, help, and create better experiences for students-and for each other.This is where diverse backgrounds, beliefs, and perspectives matter. It's where you're empowered to bring your authentic self to work.Feeling your best allows you to do your best. Our benefits take care of the whole you-from physical and mental to financial and professional. You'll get opportunities to further your education and career, support for you and your family (including your pets!), paid time off to volunteer for the things that matter to you, and more.We're obsessed with impact and making a real difference. For us, that means putting relationships first, asking "why not?" when tackling challenges, and continuously learning new skills.Come do more than join something, change something. For students, for future generations, for the future of education.**What You'll Contribute**The Executive Administrative Assistant will partner with executive members of the Risk Management Leadership Team. This role will be a valuable member of the Risk Management Chief of Staff Team and report to the Chief of Staff. The Executive Administrative Assistant will work closely with the Senior Executive Administrative Assistant and, in their absence, provide administrative support to the Chief Risk Officer. In addition to working with executive partners in Risk Management, this role will have the opportunity to support governance practices and process enhancements across the department. This role will also support associate recognition efforts and help bring the "magic" to our associates.Administrative responsibilities include managing calendars, coordinating travel arrangements, preparing expense reports, and supporting team needs.**What You'll Do**Administrative Support (60%)+ Manages daily calendars for your executive partners - demonstrating flexibility and problem-solving abilities to adjust or prioritize schedules based on last-minute changes+ Arranges and reserves conference rooms, catering, audio/video, and other essential services as needed for meetings and conferences+ Coordinates travel arrangements?Team Support (20%)+ Drives key team activities and events (such as all-hands meeting, team meetings, conferences, and social events)+ Orders supplies as neededRisk Management Support (20%)+ Supports associate engagement efforts+ Supports department governance functions as needed**What You Have**Minimum education, skills, and experience required.+ High school diploma supplemented by specialized secretarial courses or equivalent educational experience.+ 5+ years of administrative and office support for senior management level.+ Effective written and verbal communicator.+ Strong attention to detail.+ Proficiency with Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Word, Microsoft PowerPoint, and Microsoft Excel.+ Ability to perform administrative tasks and office procedures requiring independent judgment with speed and accuracy.+ Strong interpersonal, time management, and organizational skills and the ability to assist Executive Partners in staying organized and meeting all relevant deadlines.Preferred education, skills, and experience:+ Graduated from an accredited business school/college+ Process management experience+ Event planning experienceNot the right fit? Let us know you're interested in a future opportunity by clicking _Introduce Yourself_ in the top-right corner of the page or create an account to set up email alerts as new job postings become available that meet your interest!**Sallie Mae is proud to be an equal opportunity (EEO) employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, genetic information, gender identity, disability, Veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. If you'd like more information about your EEO rights as an applicant, please click here (https://https//www.eeoc.gov/employees-job-applicants) . EEO is the Law supplement (https://https//www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/OFCCP\_EEO\_Supplement\_Final\_JRF\_QA\_508c.pdf) . Click here (https://https//www.salliemae.com/legal/pay-transparency-policy/)** **to view the U.S. Pay Transparency Policy.****Reasonable accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities in all phases of the application and employment process. To request an accommodation please call (855) 756-2007 and choose option 9. All information you provide will be kept confidential and will be used only to the extent required to provide needed reasonable accommodations.**Sallie Mae is proud to be an equal opportunity (EEO) employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, genetic information, gender identity, disability, Veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. If you'd like more information about your EEO rights as an applicant, please click https://https/www.eeoc.gov/employees-job-applicants. https://https/www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/OFCCP_EEO_Supplement_Final_JRF_QA_508c.pdf. Click https://https/www.salliemae.com/legal/pay-transparency-policy/ to view the U.S. Pay Transparency Policy.

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