Milwaukee Succeeds is hiring: Senior Executive Assistant in Milwaukee

Overview

We are seeking a highly motivated and proactive Senior Executive Assistant to support an executive-level officer. The ideal candidate will possess a positive attitude and a keen ability to anticipate needs, ensuring seamless day‑to‑day operations. They will be responsible for managing schedules, coordinating meetings, handling communications with precision and professionalism, and fostering a productive and organized environment that allows executives to focus on strategic initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Manage the executive’s calendar, travel arrangements and schedule meetings and appointments across multiple time zones.
• Oversee and monitor all correspondence, including emails, calls, mail, and other communications.
• Draft communications, reports, presentations, spreadsheets, and conduct research or generate reports using various tools.
• Manage meetings: prepare agendas, coordinate presentations, and take minutes as appropriate; coordinate functional employee meetings and events.
• File and organize all documents, both paper and electronic, including emails, reports, and presentations.
• Monitor and manage expenses to meet company budget requirements.
• Assist in elevating the employee experience by coordinating employee events and functional communications.
• Take on special projects and provide work direction to other administrative staff as needed.
• Maintain strict confidentiality in handling materials and sensitive information.

Qualifications & Desired Skills

• Previous experience supporting senior leadership or executive‑level leaders.
• Associate degree or higher; college degree preferred.
• Strong technical skills in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Excellent organizational, planning, and time‑management abilities.
• Exceptional interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Resourceful, adaptable, and able to handle a variety of tasks in a fast‑paced environment.
• Ability to prioritize projects and be proactive in a team setting.

Compensation

Pay Range – $29.01 to $53.88 per hour.

Benefits & Local/Geographic Pay Structure

• Non‑Exempt: Structure 110 – $31.90 to $59.25 per hour; Structure 115 – $33.35 to $61.94 per hour.
• Flexible work schedules.
• Concierge service.
• Comprehensive benefits.
• Employee resource groups.

We believe in fairness and transparency. It's why we share the salary range for most of our roles. However, final salaries are based on a number of factors, including the skills and experience of the candidate, the current market, location of the candidate, and other factors uncovered in the hiring process.

EEO Statement

Northwestern Mutual is an equal‑opportunity employer who welcomes and encourages diversity in the workforce. We are committed to creating and maintaining an environment in which each employee can contribute creative ideas, seek challenges, assume leadership and continue to focus on meeting and exceeding business and personal objectives.