Department Coordinator

Company: Ameriprise Financial, Inc.
Location: Minneapolis
Posted on: August 7, 2022

Job Description:

Ameriprise Financial is seeking an enthusiastic Department Coordinator to join our team! This role will play an integral part in providing ongoing support to an assigned department or team by coordinating office activities. This includes tracking office expenses, overseeing small projects, business unit programs, calendaring and leading process improvements. You may also back up other support team members and/or provide leadership to direct reports including coaching, mentoring and performance reviews. If you are organized and enjoy a variety of work in a collaborative, team-oriented environment please apply now! Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day coordination and support of department and project activities to ensure key tasks and deadlines are met.
• Plan and coordinate events, including accommodations and resources, preparation of agenda, meeting materials and supplies, as well as tracking expenses, report creating and providing initial analysis of reports.
• Management of leader calendar(s) and oversight of meeting prioritization. May read and respond to emails and requests on behalf of the leader; ensure leader is advised of pending requests or requests where follow up is required.
• Interact with internal partners and apply program processes and procedures to draft/send communications/materials for projects, programs, or events (performance management processes, process improvement projects, town hall meetings, and conferences, etc.). Generate dashboards and reporting to support risk and compliance monitoring. Enforce deadlines, keep department informed of changes, track and compile data.
• Provide on-boarding support to new team members, including preparing office/desk space, coordination of first week schedule, system and network access, office equipment and supplies, etc. Provide off-boarding support to team members including collecting office equipment.
• Coordinate and manage small projects/programs and may participate in larger projects representing the business unit. Research and respond to questions regarding department projects, programs, processes, functions, and requests. Partner with other functional areas to get questions and issues resolved and accomplish responsibilities. Required Qualifications
  • Associate degree or equivalent (2-years)
  • 1-3 years of relevant experience
  • Excellent organization skills and attention to detail.
  • Strong knowledge and application of Excel, PowerPoint, and Word processing software.
  • Effective written and verbal communication skills.
  • Previous experience and success in a support role. Preferred Qualifications
    • Bachelors degree or equivalent (4-years)
    • Project management/coordination experience. About Our Company At Ameriprise Financial, we're not just in the business of helping clients with their financial goals - we also help our advisors and employees reach their true potential by embracing an inclusive and collaborative culture. We celebrate the unique qualities and reward the contributions of our talented, passionate employees. If you're motivated and want to work for a strong, ethical company that cares about you and your community, take the next step with Ameriprise Financial. Ameriprise Financial is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, genetic information, age, sexual orientation, citizenship, gender identity, disability, veteran status, marital status, family status or any other basis prohibited by law.

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