Secretary to Officer

MetLife, a leading provider of insurance and other financial services to individual and institutional customers, is seeking a Secretary to Officer in Somerset, NJ !!!!! Beyond meaningful and challenging work, MetLife provides a variety of flexible work arrangements, as well as a tuition reimbursement program, competitive benefits, and retirement and pension plans. MetLife’s responsiveness to the needs of both clients and employees is a direct result of one of the core company values– People Count. Major Duties and Functions Include: Provide administrative support for the National Director and other members of the Client Management organization. The selected candidate must be able to proactively manage their own time and activities with minimal supervision to maximize efficiency for managers. Dealing with both internal and external parties, the incumbent will perform diverse secretarial duties and administrative functions requiring confidentiality, initiative, and sound judgment. Manage the busy calendar and coordinate travel for the National Director and other senior members of the Client Management organization Maintain departmental schedule, track attendance, and manage expense reports Organize all aspects of meetings and training sessions of various sizes, including ordering meals and arranging for appropriate A/V equipment Prepare Word documents, spreadsheets, PowerPoint presentations and other materials as requested Review incoming correspondence and develop responses that express the manager’s point of view Perform independent research and analyze data to complete assignments and special projects Assist with on boarding process for new hires, ensuring that computer, phone, etc. are available to them Process incoming invoices for payment and set up purchase orders when necessary Other duties as required or assigned What You Need to Succeed: Bachelor’s degree preferred or equivalent work experience 3+ years of experience supporting executives Excellent follow-up skills Exceptional written and verbal communication skills Highly professional interpersonal skills Advanced skills in Word, Excel, Power Point, and Lotus Notes as well as Internet browsers Ability to handle multiple priorities Work shouldn’t be something you do just to make ends meet. It should provide satisfaction…and an opportunity to make a difference. MetLife… where work meets life!Do YOU have what it takes to join a Major Force in Financial Services: Investments, Financial Advice, Banking and Insurance? If so respond TODAY! For immediate consideration, please use the APPLY ONLINE feature below to submit your resume! MetLife is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Additional Information Position Type:  Full Time, Employee Ref Code:  19594 Number of Openings: 1 Business Area: Individual Corporate Travel paid for interviews? NO Relocation expenses paid? NO Percent of travel on the job: 5-15 Salary Grade: 28 Company Code: MetLife Group View all "MetLife" jobs