Administrative assistant

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This position is with an Ameriprise Financial Franchise owner.

Job Description

Step into an instrumental role by assisting with the daily operations of a fast-paced holistic financial planning practice.

The administrative assistant supports the many different tasks for which the practice is responsible and ties directly to the overall business plan of the practice. The administrative assistant allows the advisor the assurance he/she needs to know that his/her practice is being maintained and supported within Ameriprise Financial guidelines.

This role provides administrative support by scheduling meetings as needed, fielding incoming client phone calls, insuring office entry and lobby are clean and professional, logging incoming mail for the practice, greeting and interacting with clients as they arrive.

Responsibilities and Time Allocation will change over time to meet the needs of the practice and can include other duties as assigned by the advisor.

Position Functions:

• Prepare correspondence for advisor signature when needed

• Complete incoming and outgoing mail along with compliance requirements

• Complete application to be a Notary Public, after start date

• Daily office up-keep/cleaning

• Answer incoming and outgoing calls and transferring to the appropriate party

• Assist the planning assistant(s), paraplanner(s), associate financial advisor(s) and advisor(s)

• Greet clients upon arrival and extend hospitality to clients

• Faxing/scanning/uploading/tasking items as needed

• Document client contacts/calls/messages and schedule as needed

• Maintain office supplies

Key Traits of a Successful Administrative Assistant

• Strong organizational and computer skills

• Professional in appearance

• Direct attention to detail and organization

• Effective communication with clients and other advisors/staff

• Effective and efficient time management

• Polite and clear phone manners

• Ability to multi-task

• Ability to adhere to rules and regulations as stated and required by advisor, Ameriprise Financial

• Ability to support and provide guidance for compliance within the advisor's practice

• Positive attitude and sincere willingness to constantly learn and grow

Education and Other Designations:

• Experience in working in a small office environment

Base Pay Salary

The salary will be 40-50k/ year

Full-Time/Part-Time

Full time

Ameriprise Financial is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, military status, veteran status, genetic information, citizenship, disability status, marital status, family status or any other basis prohibited by law.

We are committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible recruitment process for individuals with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or interview process, speak to your recruiter to discuss how we can support you.