Administrative Assistant

Summary

Dana Vlasics is an independent financial advisor of Thrivent Financial. We take a broad-based approach to helping our clients achieve multiple financial goals. Dana Vlasics helps our clients analyze their current situation, develop in-depth financial programs, and help them implement an integrated financial strategy.

Thrivent Financial is a faith-based, not-for-profit financial services organization with approximately 2.6 million clients. As the nation's largest fraternal benefit society, we're here solely to help others. We help every day through the financial solutions we offer, the client activities we support, and the resources we provide to the Christian community and nonprofit organizations.

Position summary:
This position provides administrative support to Dana Vlasics. This role is critical to our client experience and requires a friendly, upbeat demeanor. This individual will support the daily operations of the practice, including, but not limited to: answering the phones, meeting/greeting clients, handling/distributing 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 Administrative Assistant reports to and is employed by Dana Vlasics.
This position is a 1099 position. Compensation is between $18-21/hr dependent upon experience. Schedule for this role is Tuesday/Wednesday, Thursday 5 hours a day totaling 15 hours a week.

Job Description

Position Roles/Responsibilities/Accountabilities

• Handles incoming telephone calls and responds to requests for information
• Performs routine administrative duties such as maintaining office supplies, data entry of information, and processing mail
• Prepares routine correspondence, reports, and special projects
• Supports projects, administration of various programs, and processing functions as needed
• Drive client facing activity in the practice by scheduling meetings with clients on behalf of the practice’s Financial Advisors
• Update the contact management system with client contact and preference information
• Assist Financial Advisors in preparation and follow up of client meetings
• Provides back-up support on tasks that do not require any type of licensing or registration for other staff members, as needed
• Completes 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, services, and Thrivent Financial

Competencies

• Planning/Organizing
• Client Focus

• Communication
• Interpersonal Skills
• Teamwork and Collaboration
• Adaptability/Flexibility

External/Internal Dependencies

• Must be able to represent the organization in work with external clients
• Must be able to cultivate and maintain relationships with outside organizations

Compliance and Regulatory
As part of  Dana Vlasics’ 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.

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