Job Description
Perform administrative duties for one or more departments or units and provide various office support activities.
The Senior Specialist, Administrative Assistant plays a critical role in supporting multiple dynamic leaders across the Communications, Marketing, and Corporate Social Responsibility division. Serving as a trusted partner, this role supports leaders by anticipating needs and ensuring seamless coordination across priorities, projects, and stakeholders. With strong judgment, business acumen, and a proactive mindset, the role supports fast paced, purpose driven work-helping leaders operate efficiently, make informed decisions, and advance the organization's purpose to improve the health and well-being of our customers and communities.
?? What? You'll ?Do
Support three separate leaders:1)VP, Brand & Creative, 2) VP, Demand Generation, 3) VP,Strategy,Planning,Performance
Support the leadersand department staff by scheduling, planning, and attending meetings as needed; provide administrative support including expense reporting and travel planning.
Act as a coordinator for departmental projects, following up on pending details, coordinating project activities, and ensuring deadlines are met.
Exercise considerable discretion and independent judgment while analyzing complex information requests andidentifyingtrends or patterns.
Maintain and update distribution lists and organizational charts.
Coordinate departmental activities and events.
Coordinate departmental moves and serve as a liaison with IT for services, equipment, and system upgrades.
Assemble, analyze, and summarize information to support decision-making; preparepresentations,reports, summaries, and responses to inquiries using multiple information sources under general direction.
Support departmental budget processes, including running reports, basic budget analysis, and budget entries as needed.
What You Bring
High school diploma or GED.
5+ years of experience in relatedfield.
Prior experience as an administrative assistant or in a similar professional support capacity.
Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to work effectively with diverse personalities and working styles.
High energy level with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Demonstrated desire to grow professionally, with strong business acumen and an interest in understanding organizational goals and operations.
Proficiencyin Microsoft Office Suite (Teams, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Copilot)
Bonus Points?
Experience supporting senior leaders or executives.
Proven ability toanticipateneeds and proactively solve problems.
Comfort working with ambiguity and shifting priorities.
Strong organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail.
Interestin continuous learning and professional development.
What? You'll ?Get ?
The opportunity to work at the?cutting edge?of health care delivery with a team?that's?deeply invested in the community??
Work-life balance, flexibility, and the autonomy to do?great work???
Medical, dental, and vision coverage along with?numerous?health and wellness programs???
Parental leave and support plus adoption and surrogacy?assistance???
Career development programs and tuition reimbursement for continued education???
401k match including an annual company contribution???
Learn more (https://careers.bluecrossnc.com/global/en/benefits) ???
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Salary Range
At Blue Cross NC, we take great pride in a fair and equitable compensation package that reflects market-price and our starting salaries are typically planned near the middle of the range listed. Compensation decisions are driven by factors including experience and training, specialized skill sets, licensure and certifications and other business and organizational needs. Our base salary is part of a robust Total Rewards package that includes an Annual Incentive Bonus*, 401(k) with employer match, Paid Time Off (PTO), and competitive health benefits and wellness programs.
*Based on annual corporate goal achievement and individual performance.
$55,370.00 - $88,592.00
Skills
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About Us
It's an exciting time to work at Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina (Blue Cross NC). Health care is changing, and we're leading the way. We offer more than health insurance our customers can count on. We're committed to better health and better health care - in our communities and beyond. Our employees bring energy and creativity to the workplace, and it shows in our innovative approach to improving the health and well-being of North Carolinians.
Blue Cross NC is a fully taxed, not-for-profit company headquartered in Durham, North Carolina. We serve more than 4.3 million members, and we employ more than 5,000 people across the country who are passionate about making health care better for all.
Help us lead the charge for better health care by joining our award-winning team. Discover tremendous opportunities with us to do challenging and rewarding work. Opportunities that can lead you to a fulfilling career, work that can help others lead healthier, happier lives.
Authorization to Work in the United States
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Request Accommodations
Blue Cross NC provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process, please notify HR at HR.Staffing@bcbsnc.com .
Blue Cross NC is a Hybrid Flex company. Whether the role is Hybrid Flex or Remote Flex depends on the nature of the work and distance from our Durham headquarters. We welcome candidates from outside the local area and in any of our approved states:
Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Michigan, Mississippi, Missouri, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Wisconsin, and Wyoming
