Sr Administrative Assistant

What You'll Do

As a Sr Administrative Assistant, you will independently with limited direction, be responsible for providing a broad range of administrative support activities to leaders of a department identified by business-driven value. Activities may include: calendar and e-mail management (responding to emails on behalf of), may provide moderate to heavy inbox support, meeting coordination, submitting/approving/tracking expenses, researching and booking travel arrangements in partnership with those supported, compile monthly reports, order supplies and assist with onboarding new employees. Incumbents in this position understand the area they support and how it impacts the business in which they operate, can anticipate patterns and themes to see beyond the immediate problem to the wider implications.

• Independently manage the schedules for leaders of a department identified by business-driven value. May include: Managing all aspects of a person(s) schedule including: responding to all invitations and requests, making decisions on priority on behalf of the person(s) supported, negotiating with others to find the best date/time options. Tactical meeting coordination (scheduling and room set-up, catering, proactively coordinate agendas, gather pre-meeting materials, draft/edit meeting and presentation materials, may attend meetings and capture action items and proactively follow-up on action items to ensure completion). Handle communications on behalf of the person(s) being supported to the department or team, distribution list creation/maintenance.
• May provide moderate to heavy inbox management (deleting junk, categorizing and filing, flagging messages for importance). Make recommendations on the most efficient and effective way for the person(s) supported to organize their work. Can connect various channels of information/communications together to make assessments and assist in prioritizing information for the person(s) supported.
• May coordinate/draft/edit monthly reports, order supplies, manage role and access requests, assist with onboarding new employees (order technology, information access, security, schedule appropriate meetings, gather/assemble relevant PFG/BU/SCBU/department information), research and book travel arrangements in partnership with those supported, expense management (submit/approve purchase/travel card expenses and track department expenses and submit invoices), creation/maintenance of distribution lists. Initiate some HR tasks on behalf of person(s) supported. Manage information through multiple technology channels, handling requests for new technology (i.e., SharePoint, Box, Clear ID, etc.). Set-up/maintenance of department and team shared sites and process flow of information. Provide high-level training/guidance on how to navigate technology platforms such as Chrome River and Concur along with other department specific technology platforms. Backup for team members.
• May be involved in a variety of business-value driven department or business-wide projects.
  
  
  

Who You Are

• High school diploma and 4 years related experience required with 6 or more years of experience preferred.
• Strong organizational skills and strong attention to detail.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to gather and consolidate data from various sources.
• Ability to set priorities, handle multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
• Flexible and adaptable to rapidly changing priorities and the ability to handle confidential information.
• Keyboarding and adaptability in computer, web and mobile business applications, proficiency in Windows based computer applications (Microsoft Office) and the operation of office equipment.
• Limited travel may be involved.
  
  
  

Salary Range Information

Salary ranges below reflect targeted base salaries. Non-sales positions have the opportunity to participate in a bonus program. Sales positions are eligible for sales incentives, and in some instances a bonus plan, whereby total compensation may far exceed base salary depending on individual performance. Actual compensation for all roles will be based upon geographic location, work experience, education, licensure requirements and/or skill level and will be finalized at the time of offer.

Salary Range (Non-Exempt expressed as hourly; Exempt expressed as yearly)

$24.21 - $37.55 / hour

Time Off Program

Personal Time Off (PTO) is provided to hourly (non-exempt) employees and provides a set amount of accrued time earned each pay period. Employees can use their PTO for vacation, personal or short-term illness.

Pension Eligible

Yes

Work Environment

This role will be a hybrid opportunty, working a minimum 3 days in the office at either our Des Moines, IA or Minneapolis, MN office location.

Work Authorization/Sponsorship

At this time, we're not considering candidates that need any type of immigration sponsorship now or in the future or those needing work authorization for this role. (This includes, but is not limited to students on F1-OPT, F1-CPT, J-1, etc.)

Nonimmigrant Workers and Green Card for Employment-Based Immigrants

Investment Code of Ethics

For Principal Global Investors positions, you’ll need to follow an Investment Code of Ethics related to personal and business conduct as well as personal trading activities for you and members of your household. These same requirements may also apply to other positions across the organization.

Experience Principal

At Principal, we value connecting on both a personal and professional level. Together, we’re imagining a more purpose-led future for financial services - and that starts with you. Our success depends on the unique experiences, backgrounds, and talents of our employees. And we support our employees the same way we support our customers: with comprehensive, competitive benefit offerings crafted to protect their physical, financial, and social well-being. Check out our careers site to learn more about our purpose, values and benefits.

Principal is an Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

Posting Window

We will accept applications for 3 full days following the Original Posting Date, after which the posting may remain open or be removed based upon applications received. If we choose to post the job again, we will accept additional applications for at least 1 full day following the Most Recently Posted Date. Please submit applications in a timely manner as there is no guarantee the posting will be available beyond the applicable deadline.

Original Posting Date

12/31/2025

Most Recently Posted Date

1/7/2026