What are the responsibilities and job description for the Office Assistant position at Thrivent Financial?
Summary
This position provides administrative support to Sage Path Financial Consultants. This role is critical to our member experience and requires a friendly, upbeat demeanor. The incumbent supports the daily operations of the practice, including, but not limited to : answering the phones, meeting / greeting members, handling / distributing postal mail and practice email, ordering supplies, utilizing Thrivent Financial computer systems and programs in support of client relations, and other administrative tasks as assigned. The Office Assistant reports to and is employed by Sage Path Financial Consultants.
Hours are Tuesdays (10 am to 6 : 30 p.m.), Wednesdays (8 am to 4 : 30 p.m. or 9 : 00 a.m. to 5 : 30 p.m.), and Thursdays (8 am to 4 : 30 p.m. or 9 : 00 a.m. to 5 : 30 p.m.). Opportunity for hours growth to Mondays over time.
No benefits are provided for this part time position. Compensation is $18-20 / hr dependent upon experience.
Job Description
Position Roles / Responsibilities / Accountabilities
Handle incoming telephone calls and responds to requests for information
Performs routine administrative duties such as maintaining office supplies and processing mail
Prepare or coordinates the preparation of routine correspondence, reports, and special projects typically of a routine nature
Supports projects, administration of various programs, and processing functions as needed
Drive client / member facing activity in the practice by scheduling meetings with client / members on behalf of the practice’s Financial Advisors
Update the contact management system with client / member contact and preference information
Assist Financial Advisors in the preparation and follow up for the client / member meetings
Mange events, social media, and other marketing tasks for the team
Provide back-up support on tasks that do not require any type of licensing or registration for other staff members, as needed
Complete other miscellaneous tasks as assigned
Position Qualifications
Previous administrative / secretarial experience desired
Strong technical computer aptitude and knowledge of business tools (e.g., Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint) or ability to learn
Ability to handle multiple tasks and maintain a high quality of work while experiencing frequent interruptions
Ability to maintain integrity of sensitive / confidential information
Basic understanding of our products and services, and Thrivent Financial
Competencies
Planning / Organizing
Customer Focus
Communication
Interpersonal Skills
Teamwork and Collaboration
Adaptability / Flexibility
External / Internal Dependencies
Must be able to work with all roles of Sage Path Financial Consultants
Must be able to represent the organization in work with external clients
Must be able to cultivate and maintain relationships with outside organizations
As part of Sage Path Financial Consultant's recruiting / hiring / contracting process, a verification of a candidate's background will be made to complete the hiring / contracting process. In addition, fingerprints will be taken for submission to the Federal Bureau of Investigation for review against nationwide fingerprint records.
At Thrivent, we believe money is a tool, not a goal. Driven by a higher purpose at our core, we are committed to providing financial advice, investments, insurance, banking and generosity programs to help people make the most of all they’ve been given. At our heart, we are a membership-owned fraternal organization, as well as a holistic financial services organization, dedicated to serving the unique needs of our customers. We focus on their goals and priorities, guiding them toward financial choices that will help them live the life they want today—and tomorrow.
For over 100 years, Thrivent has been helping people build their financial futures and live more generous lives. Today, it’s a Fortune 500 company that offers a full range of expert financial solutions, serving more than 2 million customers, as well as the communities in which they live and work.
Thrivent fosters a diverse workforce to serve our diverse clientele, reflecting a wide range of backgrounds and experiences. If you’re intrigued about our work and the possibility of becoming part of it, we invite you to visit Thrivent.com to learn more. You won’t just build a career; you’ll be part of an organization focused on growing, innovating, and serving.
Salary : $18 - $20
