Administrative Assistant

Summary

This position provides administrative support to Red Mountain Associates. 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, scheduling appointments, 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 Administrative Assistant reports to and is employed by Red Mountain Associates.

This role is fully in office located in Birmingham, AL.

Hours: 9am - 4:30pm, Monday - Friday

Compensation: $23-27/hr. depending on experience.

Benefits: Simple IRA 3%match, PTO and holiday pay offered.

The practice supports ongoing growth and development among the team.

Job Description

Position Roles/Responsibilities/Accountabilities

• Answer and appropriately triage all incoming phone calls and messages.

• Drive client facing activity by scheduling and coordinating meetings with clients across multiple time zones.

• Maintain advisor’s calendar, managing multiple and complex schedules and preparing in advance for meetings and events.

• Greet clients and visitors upon arrival and ensure a welcoming, professional front office experience.

• Manage client correspondence, including mailing lists, card distributions, and compliance and marketing mailings.

• Maintain adequate office supplies and ensure a professional appearance of all office areas.

• Update Salesforce with accurate client contact information and communication preferences.

• Maintain organized physical and electronic client files in accordance with firm standards.

• Prepare correspondence and reports

• Coordinate special projects as assigned.

• Record checks received by inputting data into the blotter and client posting sheets.

• Provide comprehensive administrative support to advisors across a variety of functions and tasks.

• Completes other miscellaneous tasks as assigned

Position Qualifications

• Previous administrative/secretarial experience desired

• Previous call center 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 Red Mountain Associates, 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 Red Mountain Associates

• 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 Red Mountain Associates' 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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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.