NORTHWESTERN MUTUAL Administrative Assistant Salary in the United States

The position of Administrative Assistant provides support for all contracting, licensing, and onboarding efforts for Northwestern Mutual - Minneapolis. This position will be responsible for providing exceptional candidate care as they guide the candidates through pre-employment requirements and into their first day. This position requires a high degree of organization, attention to detail and ability to communicate effectively with a wide range of individuals. The duties of this position entail specific responsibilities that include, but are not limited to:

Contracting & Licensing 

• Manage completion of pre-employment requirements for contracting of new hires, process changes and terminations as needed
• Act as liaison between the office and the Home Office during background screening process.  Flag findings to the Managing Partner for determining appropriate action
• Manage insurance licensing and registration licensing processes (course sign up, material ordering, exam scheduling) for new office staff and advisors
• Schedule and track licensing, or registration education requirements, to include continuing education or industry or Home Office courses.

Onboarding

• Effectively communicate onboarding procedures, detail and status, to candidates, recruiting team, and office leadership
• Conduct onboarding meetings with new Financial Advisor Interns
• Assist Financial Advisor support staff through the onboarding process

Qualifications

• Associates or Bachelor’s Degree required
• Insurance licensing knowledge preferred
• 1 year experience in office setting
• Proven ability to build relationships/rapport quickly
• Strong attention to detail, and follow through
• Works effectively with people at all levels
• Ability to maintain a high degree of confidentiality
• Aptitude and disciple to follow processes, and adhere to company policies and employment regulations