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Phenom People

Senior Administrative Assistant - Remote

$18.80 - $36.78/hr

Sr. Administrative Assistant At UnitedHealthcare, we're simplifying the health care experience, creating healthier communities and removing barriers to quality care. The work you do here impacts the ...

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Administrative Assistant - Remote / USA

$18.50 - $24.75/hr

Administrative Assistant - Remote / USA Receives general supervision from the Office Manager ... Senior Administrative Assistant/Records Specialist. Incumbent may assist in training contract ...

Varite

Senior Administrative Assistant

$80 - $88.02/hr

Regularly collaborate with cross-functional Administrative & Executive Assistants. Skills: What is needed: * 5+ years of experience as Administrative Assistant within a high-tech organization ...

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Remote Senior Accountant

Phoenix, AZ · Remote

$30 - $40/hr

Job Title: Remote Senior Accountant Job ID: 1027354 Date Posted: June 30, 2026 Employment Type ... Utilize tax preparation experience to assist the firm during tax season. Qualifications ...

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Chantilly, VA · Remote

$18.50 - $24.75/hr

Kadiak, LLC, a Koniag Government Services company , is seeking an Administrative Assistant to support Kadiak and our government customer. The position is remote. This position requires the candidate ...

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As of Jul 27, 2026, the average hourly pay for remote senior administrative assistant in the United States is $27.31, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $21.39 and $31.25 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Remote Senior Administrative Assistant, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Remote Senior Administrative Assistant, you need advanced organizational skills, attention to detail, and several years of administrative experience, often supported by a relevant degree. Familiarity with office productivity software (such as Microsoft Office Suite, Google Workspace), virtual meeting platforms, and project management tools like Asana or Trello is typically required. Excellent communication, proactive problem-solving, and the ability to self-manage are crucial soft skills in a remote environment. These skills ensure efficient support, seamless remote operations, and strong collaboration across distributed teams.

What does a Remote Senior Administrative Assistant do?

A Remote Senior Administrative Assistant provides high-level administrative support to executives or departments while working from a remote location. Their responsibilities often include managing schedules, organizing meetings, preparing reports, handling correspondence, and maintaining files. They may also coordinate projects, communicate with clients, and oversee junior administrative staff. Advanced technical skills, strong communication abilities, and exceptional organizational skills are essential for this role.

What are some common challenges faced by Remote Senior Administrative Assistants, and how can they be addressed?

Remote Senior Administrative Assistants often face challenges such as managing time zone differences, maintaining clear communication with multiple stakeholders, and staying organized without in-person cues. Utilizing digital collaboration tools like shared calendars, project management apps, and video conferencing platforms can help streamline communication and task management. Proactively setting expectations, maintaining regular check-ins with team members, and developing strong self-discipline are essential strategies for overcoming these challenges and excelling in a remote environment.
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Infographic showing various Remote Senior Administrative Assistant job openings in the United States as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 82% Full Time, 14% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 94% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 4% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $56,798 per year, or $27.3 per hour.
Sr Administrative Assistant

Sr Administrative Assistant

Principal Financial Group

Des Moines, IA • On-site, Remote

$22.93 - $40.96/hr

Full-time

PTO

Posted 25 days ago

Job description

What You'll Do
As the Sr Administrative Assistant, you will be responsible for providing mid-level leaders with a broad range of administrative support. This individual will have regular interactions with a variety of leader levels, will be tasked with calendar management, project coordination, meeting support, and other value added tasks as determined by business need. This role ensures efficient management of day-to-day operations, including scheduling, meeting preparation, communications, and project assistance. Sr Administrative Assistants balance multiple priorities, act as a reliable resource and model high standards of service excellence across the administrative community. They should anticipate leader needs, act as liaisons with key internal and external partners, and ensure organizational priorities are executed efficiently and effectively. They work with confidentiality, influence, and collaboration while supporting a high level of complex scheduling and materials.
  • Day-to-day calendar management for mid-level leaders of a department identified by business-driven value, including scheduling and managing leaders availability, handling meeting logistics, process meeting requests on behalf of leaders supported based on availability and priority, and maintain and organize meeting materials. Uses attention to detail to identify scheduling conflicts and proactively engages with others to resolve. Understands priorities of the person(s) supported, as well as their business needs.
  • Responsible for making recommendations on the most efficient and effective way for the person(s) supported to organize their work. Provides moderate to heavy inbox management. Can connect various channels of information/communications together to make assessments and assist in prioritizing information for the person(s) supported. Provided high-level training/guidance on how to navigate technology platforms such as travel and expensing platforms along with other department specific technology platforms. May coordinate/draft/edit monthly reports, order supplies, manage role and access requests, assist with on-boarding new employees, research and book travel arrangements in partnership with those supported, expense management, creation/maintenance of distribution lists. Initiate some HR tasks on behalf of person(s) supported.
  • May be involved in a variety of business-value driven department or business-wide projects of complex nature tied to strategy and business plans with broader organizational impact.

Who You Are
  • 4+ years of related experience or equivalent demonstrated through one or a combination of the following: work experience, training, military experience, or education. High school diploma required, associate degree preferred.
  • Ability to support a distribution team with heavy travel coordination and expense support needs.
  • Strong organizational skills and strong attention to detail.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills.
  • Self-motivated, resourceful, and able to work independently while collaborating effectively with a broader team
  • 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.
  • Strong proficiency with Microsoft 365 tools - including Outlook, Teams, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, AI prompting, OneNote and SharePoint.

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
$22.93 - $40.96 / hour
Salary Details
The following locations are examples of market-specific salary ranges across different geographies.
  • Wichita, KS: $22.93 - $30.72 / hour
  • Des Moines, IA: $24.21 - $32.43 / hour
  • Charlotte, NC: $25.48 - $34.13 / hour
  • Chicago/Minneapolis: $28.03 - $37.55 / hour
  • Los Angeles/New York City: $30.58 - $40.96 / 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
Additional Information
Work Environment
While we're open to remote opportunities, those candidates who reside within 30 miles of the Des Moines, IA office location, would be working a hybrid work arrangement, working a minimum 3 days in the office.
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.
Date First Posted (TTF)
7/22/2026
Latest Post Date: Careers - US
7/22/2026
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