Hiring: Executive Assistant - In Office Company: Northwestern Mutual Location: Milwaukee, WI Job Posted Time: 2026-09-10 13:16:48 Employment Type: Contract Target Skills & Keywords : Microsoft Office About the job Required Skills: •Performs a variety of office maintenance and administrative functions; manages schedules and business travel, maintains supplies, prepares invoices and monitors expenses/budgets, takes minutes, etc. •Identifies efficiencies in processes and procedures. •Coordinates department meetings/town halls/committee meetings and events; prepares agenda, materials, etc. •Prepares and provides information needed; prepares reports, collects and analyzes information, prepares presentations, etc. •Assists in the employee experience by coordinating employee events, team communication, and onboarding/orientation to the department. •Works on or may lead projects as requested. •May provide work direction to other administrative or temporary staff. •Other department specific duties as assigned. Qualifications: •Five or more years of administrative assistant experience. •Associates degree or specialized training or equivalent experience; college degree preferred. •Proficient in MS Office at advanced levels. •High degree of organization and planning skills. •Excellent written and verbal communication skills. •Demonstrated capacity to apply good judgment in making independent decisions and coordinating information. •Demonstrated capacity to handle and manage multiple priorities and adapt to rapidly changing needs and priorities. •Administrative Service Delivery: Expert ability to manage executive-level administrative operations, identify process efficiencies, and deliver accurate, timely support. •Organizational Excellence: Expert ability to prioritize competing requests, manage complex calendars and travel, track commitments, and meet tight deadlines across multiple stakeholders. •Attention to Detail: Expert accuracy when preparing schedules, communications, reports, presentations, meeting materials, and expense information. Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!