Administrative Assistant

2 weeks ago


Portland, United States StanCorp Financial Group Full time

At The Standard, you'll join a team focused on putting our customers first.

Our continued success is driven by a high-performance culture. We're looking for people who are collaborative, accountable, creative, agile and are driven by a passion for doing what's right - across the company and in our local communities.

We offer a caring culture where you can make a real difference, every day.

Ready to reach your highest potential? Let's work together.

*This is a mostly remote position with potential hybrid needs in our Portland, OR office. This role is open to applicants in other states on a more fully remote basis, for the right match.

In this administrative assistant 2 role, you will be providing advanced-level administrative support to senior leadership and managerial staff for various administrative tasks such as calendar and project management, communication needs, travel and expense reporting, coordination of dept. activities, and other ad hoc support needs such as:

  • Create, edit, and proofread letters, memos, reports, presentation materials, and prepare correspondence often with little direction.
  • Gather and analyze incoming inquiries or information to identify and solve problems.
  • Make travel arrangements, prepare, and distribute agendas and meeting minutes, maintain appointment schedules, and plan/coordinate special events.
  • Evaluate and communicate information in a clear manner, recognizing when high sensitivity and discretion is required.
  • Coordinate activities, information and communication between departments and outside parties.
Skills and Background You'll Need
  • Education: Bachelor's degree.
  • 2+ years of demonstrated expertise providing advanced administrative support to leadership.
  • Experience working in one of the following industries: Insurance, banking, and/or financial services.
  • Experience creating PowerPoint presentations for projects and presentations.
  • Proven ability to grab complex needs and put them into a workable action plan which aligns with leadership and organizational goals.
  • Ability to guide and assist with a balance of kindness and assertiveness.
Key Behaviors of a Successful Candidate
  • An ability to initiate and take responsibility for ownership of your tasks, decisions and outcomes as it relates to your work.
  • Acts with the appropriate sense of urgency in accomplishing goals and persists until a problem is solved or a goal is achieved.
  • Capable of adapting your behavior and working style to reflect new approaches or priorities in your work and department/organizational goals.
Why Join The Standard?

We have built an enduring legacy of stability, innovation and financial strength thanks to the contributions of the talented, creative and compassionate people who choose to work at The Standard. To ensure we can attract and retain the best talent, when you join The Standard, you can expect:
  • A rich benefits package including a 401(k) plan with matching company contributions
  • An annual incentive bonus plan
  • Generous paid time off
  • A supportive and responsive management approach
  • Opportunities for career growth and advancement
  • Paid time off to volunteer
  • An employee giving program that double matches your donations to eligible nonprofits and schools
  • Much more
Please note - the salary range for this role is listed below. In addition to salary, our package includes incentive plan participation and comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision and retirement benefits, as well as an initial PTO accrual of 164 hours per year. Employees also receive 11 paid holidays and 2 wellness days per year.
  • Eligibility to participate in an incentive program is subject to the rules governing the program and plan. Any award depends on various factors, including individual and organizational performance.


Salary Range:
23.80 - 31.61

Positions will be posted for at least 5 days from original posting date.

Standard Insurance Company, The Standard Life Insurance Company of New York, Standard Retirement Services, Inc., StanCorp Equities, Inc. and StanCorp Investment Advisers, Inc., marketed as The Standard, are Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, or veteran status or any other condition protected by federal, state or local law. The Standard offers a drug and alcohol free work environment where possession, manufacture, transfer, offer, use of or being impaired by an illegal substance while on Standard property, or in other cases which the company believes might affect operations, safety or reputation of the company is prohibited. The Standard requires a criminal background investigation, employment, education and licensing verification as a condition of employment. All employees of The Standard must be bondable.

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