About this role
ATTENTION MILITARY AFFILIATED JOB SEEKERS - Our organization works with partner companies to source qualified talent for their open roles. The following position is available to Veterans, Transitioning Military, National Guard and Reserve Members, Military Spouses, Wounded Warriors, and their Caregivers. If you have the required skill set, education requirements, and experience, please click the submit button and follow the next steps. Unless specifically stated otherwise, this role is "On-Site" at the location detailed in the job post. Our vision for the future is based on the idea that transforming financial lives starts by giving our people the freedom to transform their own. We have a flexible work environment, and fluid career paths. We not only encourage but celebrate internal mobility. We also recognize the importance of purpose, well-being, and work-life balance. Within Empower and our communities, we work hard to create a welcoming and inclusive environment, and our associates dedicate thousands of hours to volunteering for causes that matter most to them. Chart your own path and grow your career while helping more customers achieve financial freedom. Empower Yourself. The Project Leader & Administrative Assistant position is a newly created role reporting to the Chief Investment Strategist. At a high level, the role will typically break out into the following approximate percentages of time: 40% media/social media and conference appearance coordination and related travel arrangements, 35% support high-level projects, 25% research operations support,. This role will operate in a hybrid environment; reporting to the downtown Chicago office as necessary. What you will do Coordinate and organize media appearances, studio bookings, and schedules Manage calendar scheduling, arrange travel and coordinate expense reporting Maintain research project priority lists and approvals Coordinate content production and social media activity with internal contributors and stakeholders Compile and deliver activity summaries to executive leadership Document and follow up on important actions / decisions from research project meetings Ensure planning deadlines are met Provide in-depth reporting and analysis where needed Gather data and produce presentations in PowerPoint and Excel in a quality manner and on time for an Executive level audience Manage and maintain vendor contracts Provide administrative support to Chief Investment Strategist and her direct reports Maintain confidentiality in all communications Perform with excellence and precision in a successful, fast-paced, growing company