Summary

　　This position provides administrative support to Garret Kollin. This role is critical to our member experience and requires a friendly, upbeat demeanor. The incumbent supports the daily operations of the practice, including, but not limited to: answering the phones, meeting/greeting members, handling/distributing postal mail and practice email, ordering supplies, utilizing Thrivent Financial computer systems and programs in support of client relations, and other administrative tasks as assigned. The Office Assistant reports to and is employed by Garret Kollin. Compensation ranges between $16-20/hr depending upon experience.

　　Tuesdays and Thursdays required in Crookston. Opportunity to work other hours in Fertile. 16-30 hours a week available.

　　Job Description

　　Position Roles/Responsibilities/Accountabilities

　　Handles incoming telephone calls and responds to requests for information

　　Performs routine administrative duties such as maintaining office supplies and processing mail

　　Prepares or coordinates the preparation of routine correspondence, reports, and special projects typically of a routine nature

　　Supports projects, administration of various programs, and processing functions as needed

　　Drive client/member facing activity in the practice by scheduling meetings with client/members on behalf of the practice’s Financial Advisors

　　Update the contact management system with client/member contact and preference information

　　Assist Financial Advisors in the preparation and follow up for the client/member meetings

　　Tracks practice expenses and oversees the practice bill paying

　　Provides back-up support on tasks that do not require any type of licensing or registration for other staff members, as needed

　　Participates in the business planning process

　　Completes other miscellaneous tasks as assigned

　　Position Qualifications

　　Previous administrative/secretarial experience desired

　　Strong technical computer aptitude and knowledge of business tools (e.g., Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint) or ability to learn

　　Ability to handle multiple tasks and maintain a high quality of work while experiencing frequent interruptions

　　Ability to maintain integrity of sensitive/confidential information

　　Basic understanding of our products and services, and Thrivent Financial

　　Competencies

　　Planning/Organizing

　　Customer Focus

　　Communication

　　Interpersonal Skills

　　Teamwork and Collaboration

　　Adaptability/Flexibility

　　External/Internal Dependencies

　　Must be able to work with all roles of the team

　　Must be able to represent the organization in work with external clients

　　Must be able to cultivate and maintain relationships with outside organizations

　　As part of Garret Kollin's recruiting/hiring/contracting process, a verification of a candidate's background will be made to complete the hiring/contracting process. In addition, fingerprints will be taken for submission to the Federal Bureau of Investigation for review against nationwide fingerprint records.

　　At Thrivent, we believe money is a tool, not a goal. Driven by a higher purpose at our core, we are committed to providing financial advice, investments, insurance, banking and generosity programs to help people make the most of all they’ve been given. At our heart, we are a membership-owned fraternal organization, as well as a holistic financial services organization, dedicated to serving the unique needs of our customers. We focus on their goals and priorities, guiding them toward financial choices that will help them live the life they want today—and tomorrow.

　　For over 100 years, Thrivent has been helping people build their financial futures and live more generous lives. Today, it’s a Fortune 500 company that offers a full range of expert financial solutions, serving more than 2 million customers, as well as the communities in which they live and work.

　　Thrivent fosters a diverse workforce to serve our diverse clientele, reflecting a wide range of backgrounds and experiences. If you’re intrigued about our work and the possibility of becoming part of it, we invite you to visit Thrivent.com to learn more. You won’t just build a career; you’ll be part of an organization focused on growing, innovating, and serving.