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Aflac, a Fortune 500 company, is an industry leader in voluntary insurance products that pay cash directly to policyholders and one of America's best-known brands. Aflac has been recognized as Fortune’s 50 Best Workplaces for Diversity and as one of World’s Most Ethical Companies by Ethisphere.com.
Our business is about being there for people in need. So, ask yourself, are you the duck? If so, there’s a home, and a flourishing career for you at Aflac.
Worker Designation – This role is hybrid. This means you will be expected to report to one of our Aflac offices located in Washington, DC for at least 60% of the work week. You will work from your home (within the continental US) for the remaining portion of the work week. Details of this schedule will be discussed with your leadership.
What does it take to be successful at Aflac?
Acting with Integrity
Communicating Effectively
Pursuing Self-Development
Serving Customers
Supporting Change
Supporting Organizational Goals
Working with Diverse Populations
What does it take to be successful in this role?
Certified Professional Secretary (CPS) or Certified Administrative Professional (CAP) (preferred)
Excellent oral, written and interpersonal communications skills to interact effectively, exercise discretion, judgment, and diplomacy when dealing with internal and external customers, and senior and executive management
Self-starter
Education & Experience Required
High School Diploma or Equivalent
Four years of administrative support experience, including one year supporting executive-level management
Or an equivalent combination of education and experienceEducation & Experience Preferred
Bachelor's Degree
Principal Duties & Responsibilities
Prepares a variety of sensitive or routine correspondence on own initiative from drafts or verbal instruction, such as memos, letters, articles, reports, proposals, charts, etc.; prepares and processes routine forms, documents, requisitions, purchase orders, transmittal forms, etc., following standard procedures and responds to inquiries
Serves as a liaison between executives, managers, and visitors as required; reviews requests, schedules appointments, and resolves problems requiring in-depth knowledge of company policies and procedures and projects in progress; receives, screens, and routes incoming telephone calls, places calls, receives visitors, arranges appointments, and maintains the executive calendar; coordinates travel arrangements and schedules meetings, prepares agendas and materials for presentations, and takes and prepares meeting minutes
Maintains inventory levels of office supplies and initiates purchase orders as necessary; reconciles invoices and maintains current expense and balance records against budgeted dollars; provides administrative assistance to the management team by compiling data for and developing the department’s budget; submits travel and other expenses for payment or reimbursem*nt
Maintains effective and accurate filing systems that provide a quick reference database of records, including but not limited to, statistical and financial reports that show the department’s accomplishments, productivity levels, operating cost, etc.; releases information according to company policies and procedures; audits files at specific intervals to identify and purge outdated or unnecessary items, and ensures confidentiality of records
Provides administrative support related to the operational functions of the department, and assists with the training and development of subordinate secretaries and other administrative staff
Support leadership team through coordinating divisional/departmental meetings and events as well as supporting company events including Employee Appreciation Week, holiday celebrations, etc.
Performs other duties as required
Total RewardsThis compensation range is specific to the job level and takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including, but not limited to: education, experience, licensure, certifications, geographic location, and internal equity. The range has been created in good faith based on information known to Aflac at the time of the posting. Compensation decisions are dependent on the circ*mstances of each case. This salary range does not include any potential incentive pay or benefits, however, such information will be provided separately when appropriate. The salary range for this position is $35,000 to $80,000.In addition to the base salary, we offer an array of benefits to meet your needs including medical, dental, and vision coverage, prescription drug coverage, health care flexible spending, dependent care flexible spending, Aflac supplemental policies (Accident, Cancer, Critical Illness and Hospital Indemnity offered at no costs to employee), 401(k) plans, annual bonuses, and an opportunity to purchase company stock. On an annual basis, you’ll also be offered 11 paid holidays, up to 20 days PTO to be used for any reason, and, if eligible, state mandated sick leave (Washington employees accrue 1 hour sick leave for every 40 hours worked) and other leaves of absence, if eligible, when needed to support your physical, financial, and emotional well-being. Aflac complies with all applicable leave laws, including, but not limited to sick and safe leave, and adoption and parental leave, in all states and localities.
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Administrative
Industries
Insurance
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