Job Information
Thrivent Financial Office Assistant in Lakewood, California
Summary
This position provides administrative support to Monarch Group. This role is critical to our member experience and requires a friendly, upbeat demeanor. The incumbent supports the daily operations of the practice, including, but not limited to: answering the phones, meeting/greeting members, handling/distributing postal mail and practice email, ordering supplies, utilizing Thrivent Financial computer systems and programs in support of client relations, and other administrative tasks as assigned. The Office Assistant reports to and is employed by Monarch Group.
Does any of this sound like you? You are customer focused, organized, and resourceful. You are able to handle multiple details, follow-through and help the clients feel supported and appreciated. If this sounds like you - we would love to talk with you! This part-time (20-25 hours/week) position has the potential to move to full-time and provides overall office support to the practice serving as a resource to the Financial Professional and client/members. Compensation is between $20-24/hr dependent upon experience. This role will be fully in office.
Job Description
Position Roles/Responsibilities/Accountabilities
Handles incoming telephone calls to Monarch Group and responds to requests for information
Performs routine administrative duties such as maintaining office supplies and processing mail
Prepares or coordinates the preparation of routine correspondence, reports, and special projects typically of a routine nature
Supports projects, administration of various programs, and processing functions as needed
Performs routine service work on client accounts, including but not limited to handling non-transactional forms, handling client service calls to home office, providing tax forms to clients, and helping with basic account information and site navigation
Assists with managing marketing lists and email campaigns
Drives client/member facing activity in the practice by scheduling meetings with client/members on behalf of the practice’s Financial Advisor
Updates the contact management system with client/member contact and preference information
Provides back-up support on tasks that do not require any type of licensing or registration for other staff members, as needed
Completes other miscellaneous tasks as assigned
Position Qualifications
Previous administrative/secretarial experience desired
Strong technical computer aptitude and knowledge of business tools (e.g., Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint) or ability to learn
Ability to handle multiple tasks and maintain a high quality of work while experiencing frequent interruptions
Ability to maintain integrity of sensitive/confidential information
Basic understanding of Monarch Group, our products and services, and Thrivent Financial
Traits we Value:
Exceptional customer support - clients notice and see the difference
You are self-directed and resourceful
You are innately organized – it’s who you are
You embrace systems and processes and have a passion for continual learning
You have a strong work ethic; prompt, dependable - professional and personal integrity
External/Internal Dependencies
Must be able to work with all roles of the Monarch Group
Must be able to represent the organization in work with external clients
Must be able to cultivate and maintain relationships with outside organizations
As part of Monarch Group's recruiting/hiring/contracting process, a verification of a candidate's background will be made to complete the hiring/contracting process. In addition, fingerprints will be taken for submission to the Federal Bureau of Investigation for review against nationwide fingerprint records.
At Thrivent, we believe money is a tool, not a goal. Driven by a higher purpose at our core, we are committed to providing financial advice, investments, insurance, banking and generosity programs to help people make the most of all they’ve been given. At our heart, we are a membership-owned fraternal organization, as well as a holistic financial services organization, dedicated to serving the unique needs of our customers. We focus on their goals and priorities, guiding them toward financial choices that will help them live the life they want today—and tomorrow.
For over 100 years, Thrivent has been helping people build their financial futures and live more generous lives. Today, it’s a Fortune 500 company that offers a full range of expert financial solutions, serving more than 2 million customers, as well as the communities in which they live and work.
Thrivent fosters a diverse workforce to serve our diverse clientele, reflecting a wide range of backgrounds and experiences. If you’re intrigued about our work and the possibility of becoming part of it, we invite you to visit Thrivent.com to learn more. You won’t just build a career; you’ll be part of an organization focused on growing, innovating, and serving.