Executive Assistant

Posted: Wednesday, 15 January 2025
Valid Thru: Friday, 14 February 2025
Index Requested on: 01/15/2025 07:29:42
Indexed on: 01/15/2025 07:29:42

Location: Columbia, SC, 29201, US

Industry: Advertising and Public Relations
Occupational Category: 13-0000.00 - Business and Financial Operations
Type of Employment: FULL_TIME

Chubb is hiring!

Description:

JOB DESCRIPTION

Combined Insurance, a Chubb company, is seeking an Executive Assistant to join our fast-paced, high energy, growing company. We are proud of our tradition of success in the insurance industry of nearly 100 years. Come join our team of hard-working, talented professionals!

JOB SUMMARY:

The Executive Assistant will provide comprehensive administrative support to our executive leadership. The ideal candidate will excel in a fast-paced environment demonstrating flexibility, proactive problem-solving, and a commitment to confidentiality and professionalism. Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, strong decision-making capabilities, and a keen attention to detail are essential this role.

RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • Act as an administrative coordinator to the executive leadership and their departments.
  • Create professional PowerPoint presentations, coordinating the efforts across multiple functions and departments, as needed.
  • Serve as gatekeeper for the executive leadership, providing daily executive administrative support by answering phones, drafting and responding to emails, scheduling meetings, managing the calendar and arranging travel.
  • Undertake special projects requiring a high degree of confidentiality and accuracy.
  • Execute other ad hoc duties as assigned, per the direction of the executive leadership
SKILLS/EXPERIENCE:
  • Minimum of 5 years executive administrative experience, preferably in a professional, corporate environment
  • Outstanding written and verbal communication skills
  • Strong problem-solving skills, critical thinking, and initiative
  • Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to interact with all organizational levels, including C-suite executive
  • Experience in budget management
  • Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook) required
  • Proven ability to multitask and work independently to meet deadlines
  • Exceptional organizational skills
  • Independent thinking and planning with experience in organizing and coordinating meetings across multiple locations

COMPETENCIES:
  • Relationship-Builder - Is helpful, respectful, approachable, team and service-oriented, building strong working relationships and a positive work environment; maintains an exceptional client service mindset.
  • Problem Solving - Takes an organized and logical approach to thinking through problems and complex issues. Simplifies complexity by breaking down issues into manageable parts. Looks beyond the obvious to get at root causes. Develops insight into problems, issues and situations.
  • Continuous Learning - Demonstrates a desire and capacity to expand expertise develop new skills and grow professionally. Seeks and takes ownership of opportunities to learn, acquire new knowledge and deepen technical expertise. Takes advantage of formal and informal developmental opportunities. Takes on challenging work assignments that lead to professional growth.
  • Initiative - Willingly does more than is required or expected in the job. Meets objectives on time with minimal supervision. Eager and willing to go the extra mile in terms of time and effort. Is self-motivated and seizes opportunities to make a difference.
  • Adaptability - Ability to re-direct personal efforts in response to changing circumstances. Is receptive to new ideas and new ways of doing things. Effectively prioritizes according to competing demands and shifting objectives. Can navigate through uncertainty and knows when to change course.
  • Results Orientation - Effectively executes on plans, drives for results and takes accountability for outcomes. Perseveres and does not give up easily in challenging situations. Recognizes and capitalizes on opportunities. Takes full accountability for achieving (or failing to achieve) desired results.
  • Values Orientation - Upholds and models Chubb values and always does the right thing for the company, colleagues and customers. Is direct, truthful, and trusted by others. Acts as a team player. Acts ethically and maintains a high level of professional integrity. Fosters high collaboration within own team and across the company; constantly acts and thinks "One Chubb."
  • Detail Oriented - Has exceptional attention to detail and focus on accurate and timely delivery.
  • Creativity - Possess the ability to analyze a situation and develop an alternative method for handling a situation when traditional methods aren't successful.

EDUCATION:
  • Bachelor's or equivalent education and experience required


ABOUT US

OUR BENEFITS

As a Chubb corporate employee, you have access to one of the most comprehensive benefit plans in the business, designed to meet your needs and help you reach your financial goals. More details can be found here. Chubb is committed to supporting its employees with a comprehensive compensation package that is appropriate in the market where they work. Below are several of the many benefits we offer our employees:
  • Health insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • A company-match 401(k) plan
  • Disability insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Employee referral bonuses

ABOUT COMBINED INSURANCE

Combined Insurance Company of America is a Chubb company and a leading provider of supplemental accident, health, disability, and life insurance products in North America. Headquartered in Chicago, with satellite office in Columbia, SC, Combined is celebrating over 100 years in business. We are committed to making the world of supplemental insurance easy to access and understand. The company has an A+ rating by the Better Business Bureau and an A + (Superior) financial strength rating by A.M. Best. We are ranked by VIQTORY as the number one Military Friendly® Employer in 2023 (over $1 billion revenue category), marking Combined's twelfth consecutive year on the Top 10 list. We pride ourselves on approaching all situations with a Positive Mental Attitude (PMA) and encouraging collaboration.

ABOUT CHUBB

Chubb is a world leader in insurance. With operations in 54 countries, Chubb provides commercial and personal property and casualty insurance, personal accident and supplemental health insurance, reinsurance, and life insurance to a diverse group of clients. The company is distinguished by its extensive product and service offerings, broad distribution capabilities, exceptional financial strength, underwriting excellence, superior claims handling expertise and local operations globally.

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Educational requirements:

  • high school

Desired Skills:

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Benefits:

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