Senior Administrative Assistant

At U.S. Bank, we’re on a journey to do our best. Helping the customers and businesses we serve to make better and smarter financial decisions and enabling the communities we support to grow and succeed. We believe it takes all of us to bring our shared ambition to life, and each person is unique in their potential. A career with U.S. Bank gives you a wide, ever-growing range of opportunities to discover what makes you thrive at every stage of your career. Try new things, learn new skills and discover what you excel at—all from Day One.

Job Description

Our Public Affairs and Communications team is looking for a talented Administrative Assistant to support the Chief Communications Officer and broader Public Affairs and Communications team. This role regularly exercises judgment and discretion in the execution of responsibilities that include calendar management, travel planning, event coordination and experience handling confidential information.

The successful candidate will report to the Chief Communication Officer and assist in the following department areas: Business Line Communications, Enterprise Communications (Internal and External), Government Relations and Issues Management. The ideal candidate will assist in relieving the executive of administrative detail, assist with meeting agendas and off/onsite events.

Essential Functions and Duties

• Provides administrative support to the Chief Communications Officer and the Public Affairs and Communications department.
• Coordinates meetings, conferences and travel arrangements.
• Assists in creating presentations.
• Frequently uses personal computer software packages for word processing, graphics, spreadsheets, etc.
• Assists with invoice processing and tracking.
• Conducts special projects.

Basic Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Five to eight years of experience in administrative and support staff activities.

Preferred Experience and Skills

• Strong reading, writing and mathematical skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks / projects and deadlines simultaneously.
• Experience working with confidential information.
• Advanced administrative, secretarial, and clerical skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication and grammatical skills.
• Proficient computer skills, with focus on Microsoft Office applications.
• Knowledge of U.S. Bank systems.

Compensation Grade : Grade 9

Location : MN-U.S. Bancorp Ctr Minneapolis

If there’s anything we can do to accommodate a disability during any portion of the application or hiring process, please refer to our disability accommodations for applicants .

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Benefits

Our approach to benefits and total rewards considers our team members’ whole selves and what may be needed to thrive in and outside work. That's why our benefits are designed to help you and your family boost your health, protect your financial security and give you peace of mind. Our benefits include the following (some may vary based on role, location or hours):

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Healthcare (medical, dental, vision)

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Basic term and optional term life insurance

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Short-term and long-term disability

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Pregnancy disability and parental leave

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401(k) and employer-funded retirement plan

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Paid vacation (from two to five weeks depending on salary grade and tenure)

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Up to 11 paid holiday opportunities

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Adoption assistance

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Sick and Safe Leave accruals of one hour for every 30 worked, up to 80 hours per calendar year unless otherwise provided by law

EEO is the Law

U.S. Bank is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating a diverse workforce. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, religion, color, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or veteran status, among other factors. Applicants can learn more about the company’s status as an equal opportunity employer by viewing the federal KNOW YOUR RIGHTS EEO poster.

E-Verify

U.S. Bank participates in the U.S. Department of Homeland Security E-Verify program in all facilities located in the United States and certain U.S. territories. The E-Verify program is an Internet-based employment eligibility verification system operated by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services. Learn more about the E-Verify program .