Administrative Assistant II

Administrative Assistant II

Hybrid

Portland, OR

Full time

REQ006203

The next part of your journey is right around the corner — with The Standard.

A genuine desire to make a difference in the lives of others is the foundation for everything we do. With a customer-first mindset and an intentional focus on building strong teams, we’ve been able to uphold our legacy of financial stability while investing in new, innovative technologies that support the needs of our customers.

Our high-performance culture focused on operational excellence thrives thanks to remarkable people united by compassion and a customer-first commitment. Are you ready to make a difference?

Job Summary

This hybrid role provides both analytical and specialized administrative support to one or more managers while delivering operational assistance across the division. Responsibilities include driving programs to enhance employee engagement, supporting operational processes, managing actuarial operations, and assisting with marketing and sales initiatives.

The position requires strong organizational skills, discretion, and the ability to work independently on complex projects.

Principal Duties & Responsibilities:

Administrative Support

• Provide advanced-level administrative support, including managing complex projects and conducting in-depth research for data analysis.
• Prepare and maintain project plans and budgets; track progress and resolve obstacles or escalate significant issues.
• Offer subject matter guidance to Administrative Assistant I personnel within the division.
• Analyze problems, compile and interpret data, and prepare complex reports from multiple sources.
• Assist in budget formulation, track expenses, report variances, and coordinate with Corporate Accounting.
• Create, edit, and proofread confidential documents, reports, and presentations.
• Manage travel arrangements, meeting agendas, minutes, and special event planning.
• Evaluate and communicate sensitive information with discretion.

Divisional Support

• Develop and manage programs to drive employee engagement, especially for hybrid and remote workers.
• Provide administrative processing support for business operations as needed.
• Support actuarial operations for special projects, including workflow coordination for Financial Plan.
• Assist marketing operations by creating and organizing key marketing materials.
• Support sales operations, including conference planning and distributor payment management.
• Perform other operational duties as required.

Skills and Background You’ll Need

EDUCATION

• Associates degree is required
• Bachelor’s degree preferred

EXPERIENCE

• Minimum 4–6 years of advanced administrative support experience
• Proven ability to manage complex projects and conduct data analysis
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
• Ability to work on-site at least 1 day per month

Key Behaviors of a Successful Candidate

• Driving Success: Acts with urgency, pursues ambitious goals and shows resilience in the face of obstacles and setbacks.
• Adaptability: Sees possibilities in changing circumstances, accepts and understands change and alters behavior as necessary.
• Improvement Mindset: Continually seeks new ways to create business/customer value by identifying and implementing opportunities for improved efficiency, effectiveness and innovation.

Why Join The Standard?

We have built an enduring legacy of stability, financial strength and exceptional customer service through the contributions of the service-oriented 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 medical, dental, vision and a 401(k) plan with matching company contributions

• An annual incentive bonus plan

• Generous paid time off including 11 holidays, 2 wellness days, and 8 volunteer hours annually — PTO increases with tenure

• A supportive, responsive management approach and opportunities for career growth and advancement 

• Paid parental leave and adoption/surrogacy assistance

• An employee giving program that double matches your donations to eligible nonprofits and schools

The actual compensation for this role will be based on a combination of education and experience, knowledge and skills, position budget, internal equity, and market data.

Salary Range: 25.00 - 33.29