American National is an established, stable, and successful multi-line insurance corporation that has provided financial strength and a sense of security to employees, customers and business partners since 1905.  We’ve been recognized by Forbes as one of America’s most trustworthy financial companies and best mid-sized employers. With focus on our organization’s values and cultural richness: Financial Strength, Integrity, Respect, Service and Teamwork (FIRST) and Agility, Collaboration, and Engagement (ACE) we continue to pursue our vision to be a leading provider of financial products and services for current and future generations.

What’s in it for you?

American National supports a comfortable, diverse, and inclusive work environment, following a casual dress code and focus on healthy work-life balance. We understand that comprehensive benefits are important which is why we offer a generous package that includes: medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability, life insurance, flexible spending accounts, matching 401(k), paid time off, paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, health-wellness initiatives, and a volunteer program where employees are provided PTO for giving their time to a charity of choice, and referral bonuses! We also offer a comprehensive wellness program that includes onsite fitness centers and classes or discounted gym memberships, free health screenings, free flu shots, and more.

How you will make an impact:

The American National Human Resources Department is seeking a full-time, Executive Assistant team member to directly support the Senior Vice President, Human Resources Officer. To thrive in this position, the individual selected should have a background in producing and delivering presentations/reports, experience managing an email inbox with a high-level of confidentiality, and familiarity with a travel platform.

• Liaison for the Human Resources Department, providing ongoing support 
• Schedule and organize meetings, travel, conferences, and departmental activities with a keen focus on detail, directing priority deadlines, providing updates on pending items that require attention, and extending follow-up
• Generate and design general correspondence, presentations, budgeting detail, memos, reports, and company business plans
• Reconcile credit card expense statements
• Facilitate and attend executive leadership and divisional meetings
• Anticipate issues that may arise and adjust as-needed
• Successfully handle sensitive and confidential information

Qualifications/Day-1, required skills:

• Professional level administrative support that includes key skills in travel coordination, email inbox/Outlook calendar management
• Technical proficiency in the noted programs: Microsoft Office (PowerPoint, Excel, Teams, Outlook)
• Ability to work a hybrid schedule at the Galveston, TX. campus

Preferences:

• Two-year college degree
• Six years’ + relevant, C-suite level support experience
• Openness to advancing skills, learning new concepts, and ongoing development/feedback
• Thrive in a time sensitive and urgent work environment
• Organized, detail oriented, technically inclined, and a self-starter

Hiring Practices

The preceding job posting was designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this position. It is not intended to be interpreted as a comprehensive list of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications.  We are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role, but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with the job qualifications, we still encourage you to apply. You may be just the right candidate for this position or other opportunities at American National.

American National’s recruitment policies help us place individuals in a timely and efficient manner. Only the most qualified candidates will be contacted by our recruiting team. Candidates may check the status of their application(s) by logging into our Career Portal.

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American National is an equal opportunity employer, committed to enhancing a diverse and inclusive environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, gender, gender expression, national origin, veteran status, disability or any other legally protected categories.

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