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Administrative Associate

1 month ago Malvern, PA

We are looking for a highly organized and proactive Administrative Assistant to provide support to the Head of Digital & Analytics in our Personal Investor division. This position plays an important role in ensuring efficient daily operations, allowing the Head of Digital & Analytics to concentrate on strategic priorities and leadership tasks within a complex matrix structure.

Duties and Responsibilities

  • Calendar & Meeting Management: Maintain complex and dynamic calendars for leaders and team members, proactively scheduling, rearranging, and coordinating meetings based on priorities. Ensure attendees have required materials and track attendance.
  • Communication & Coordination: Answer and manage phone calls and emails, relay messages accurately, and maintain department distribution lists. Represent the department professionally when interacting with senior leaders, clients, and vendors.
  • Travel & Event Coordination: Arrange domestic and international travel, including required documentation and materials. Organize and coordinate events such as on-sites and offsites, including logistics, refreshments, and conference room management.
  • Expense & Supply Management: Process expense reports, monitor departmental expenditures, and order/inventory office supplies as needed.
  • Professional Support: Provide guidance to less experienced administrative staff and support individual team members with diary management and scheduling.
  • Special Projects: Participate in special projects and perform other duties as assigned.

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Qualifications

  • Minimum of three years administrative or related experience, preferably in a medium to large size department in a corporate setting.
  • High school diploma or an equivalent combination of training and experience; Associate's degree or related degree preferred.
  • Experience working with C-level executives is preferred but not required.
  • Skills:

    • Ability to follow established procedures and guidelines, with the opportunity to exercise independent judgment.
    • Proficiency with Microsoft Office products.
    • Strong organizational and interpersonal skills.
    • Ability to take direction, be adaptable, and balance multiple priorities.
    • A positive and collaborative demeanor.
    • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint), and familiarity with office productivity tools such as SharePoint, Teams, or Google Workspace is a plus.
    • Strong time management, attention to detail, organizational skills, and verbal/written communication are essential.
    • Ability to multitask and handle confidential information with discretion.

Special Factors

Sponsorship
Vanguard is not offering visa sponsorship for this position.

About Vanguard

At Vanguard, we don't just have a mission-we're on a mission.

To work for the long-term financial wellbeing of our clients. To lead through product and services that transform our clients' lives. To learn and develop our skills as individuals and as a team. From Malvern to Melbourne, our mission drives us forward and inspires us to be our best.

How We Work

Vanguard has implemented a hybrid working model for the majority of our crew members, designed to capture the benefits of enhanced flexibility while enabling in-person learning, collaboration, and connection. We believe our mission-driven and highly collaborative culture is a critical enabler to support long-term client outcomes and enrich the employee experience.

Client-provided location(s): Malvern, PA
Job ID: Vanguard-172640
Employment Type: FULL_TIME
Posted: 2025-12-10T20:34:28

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • FSA
    • HSA
    • Health Reimbursement Account
    • Fitness Subsidies
    • On-Site Gym
    • HSA With Employer Contribution
    • Health Insurance
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Long-Term Disability
    • Mental Health Benefits
    • Virtual Fitness Classes
    • Pet Insurance
  • Parental Benefits

    • Non-Birth Parent or Paternity Leave
    • Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
    • Fertility Benefits
    • Adoption Assistance Program
    • Family Support Resources
    • Adoption Leave
  • Work Flexibility

    • Flexible Work Hours
    • Hybrid Work Opportunities
  • Office Life and Perks

    • Company Outings
    • Commuter Benefits Program
    • Casual Dress
    • Happy Hours
    • Snacks
    • Some Meals Provided
    • On-Site Cafeteria
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Personal/Sick Days
    • Paid Holidays
    • Paid Vacation
    • Volunteer Time Off
    • Leave of Absence
  • Financial and Retirement

    • Relocation Assistance
    • Performance Bonus
    • 401(K) With Company Matching
    • 401(K)
    • Financial Counseling
    • Profit Sharing
  • Professional Development

    • Promote From Within
    • Mentor Program
    • Shadowing Opportunities
    • Access to Online Courses
    • Tuition Reimbursement
    • Internship Program
    • Lunch and Learns
    • Leadership Training Program
  • Diversity and Inclusion

    • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program
    • Employee Resource Groups (ERG)

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