Administrative Assistant

Position Summary:  

We are seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Associate to provide support to the Chief Growth Officer and Chief Solutions Officer (and their teams) at Cerity Partners. This role is critical in ensuring the smooth operation of daily functions and delivering exceptional service to our clients. This individual will also partner with the other parts of the organization and gain valuable experience in business development efforts across individual, institutional and corporate clients. The ideal candidate will be proactive, adaptable, and capable of handling various responsibilities in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Support Chief Growth Officer and Chief Solutions Officer (and their teams).

  • Help coordinate and plan events.

  • Handle all logistics for meetings and travel - including room bookings, catering requests, and coordinating facilities for setup and cleanup.

  • Complete and submit expense reports for executives.

  • Assist Partner(s) with creating, collating, and distributing meeting and presentation materials, including PowerPoint decks.

  • Plan and orchestrate work to ensure the priorities of the Partner(s) are met, organizational goals are achieved, and best practices are maintained.

  • Perform daily operational tasks as needed and assist in other duties as assigned.

• Provide tactical support for key growth initiatives touching solutions, business development and digital marketing

• Receive valuable training and mentorship for future sales and solutions positions in the firm.

Required Credentials:

• 4-Year Bachelors Degree

• Interest in sales and business

Skills & Competencies:

• Excellent communication, organizational, and time management skills.

• Expert proficiency with Microsoft Office suite of products, Zoom, Teams and standard office equipment.

• Commitment to confidentiality and maintaining discretion.

• Ability to collaborate effectively in a team-based environment.

• High degree of professionalism in working with diverse groups of people, including senior executives, colleagues, community leaders and clients.

• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

• Display excellent time management skills.

• Adherence to compliance policies and procedures.

• Ability to exercise independent judgment in planning and prioritizing work.

Compensation:

$65,000 - $75,000

Why Cerity Partners:

Our people drive our success by working together to deliver exceptional service to our clients. Below is a glimpse of the key elements of our total rewards package:

• Health, dental, and vision insurance – day 1!

• 401(k) savings and investment plan options with 4% match

• Flexible PTO policy

• Parental Leave

• Financial assistance for advanced education and professional designations

• Opportunity to give back time to local communities

• Commuter benefits

Cerity Partners is committed to providing an environment where all individuals can be their authentic selves. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer who respects each individual and supports the diverse cultures, perspectives, and experiences of our colleagues. We are dedicated to building an inclusive and diverse workforce and will not discriminate based on race, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, disability status, or any other applicable characteristics protected by law. 

Cerity Partners is committed to working with and providing accommodations to applicants with disabilities or special needs. For those needing accommodations, please reach out to [email protected]. Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S.