Sr Administrative Assistant - Private Asset Management

The Senior Administrative Assistant provides support to meet the business needs of company upper management. Under moderate supervision, this job meets the daily requirements of upper management and various other office needs, including operational tasks, organizational duties and office-wide coordination efforts. Key Responsibilities and Duties Serves as primary administrative contact for upper management, working across all lines of business and with external agencies by answering telephone, taking messages and answering routine questions. Provides support for daily upper management operations including meeting arrangements, travel and expenses. Coordinates overall office functioning through inventory checks, space scheduling, event planning, event execution and paperwork processing. Maintains master copies of organizational policy and procedure manuals and keeps them up-to-date. Acts as a liaison between upper management and internal departments, ensuring effective communication and cohesion. Maintains upper management calendars, contact lists and provides ad‑hoc support as needed. Educational Requirements High School Preferred Work Experience No Experience Required; 2+ Years Preferred Physical Requirements Sedentary Work Career Level 3IC Preferred Qualifications 2+ years administrative or office support experience providing direct support to senior‑level leadership or management in a professional office environment, with a demonstrated ability to manage competing priorities while maintaining accuracy and professionalism. Previous experience in coaching, mentoring, or informally guiding junior or newer administrative staff Bachelor’s degree Strong proficiency with Microsoft suite of products, specifically Excel Proven experience being detail oriented and organized with good follow through skills Able to multi‑task and produce in a fast paced, team‑oriented environment Excellent oral and written communication skills Strong interpersonal and customer service skills Additional Key Responsibilities and Duties Coordinate and communicate meetings for high‑net‑worth clients in multiple locations across multiple time zones Answer phones and route calls; provide general information to clients; refer questions and issues to appropriate staff or department for further information and problem resolution Maintain calendar for executives Create internal/external correspondence using Microsoft Office products (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, etc.) as well as create correspondence and/or log activities in client management system (Siebel/Unified Desktop) Compile client data and research Make routine travel arrangements and complete expense reports Order and maintain office supplies Schedule and set up internal meetings/conference calls/catering as required May act as liaison for office facilities and maintenance issues May act as liaison for vendors and ensure payment of office‑related invoices Ad‑hoc reporting/projects Assist teammates; cover other duties during vacations Salary: $28.85/hr – $39.28/hr (actual base salary may vary based on experience, time in role, internal peer comparability, performance, business sector, and geographic location) Equal Opportunity We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. TIAA does not discriminate against any candidate or employee on the basis of age, race, color, national origin, sex, religion, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other legally protected status. #J-18808-Ljbffr Nuveen