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Administrative Assistant

The Administrative Assistant will support daily operations by delivering high-quality administrative, clerical, and customer service support. This position helps the office run smoothly, assists the Commercial Lines Manager and Finance Operations Manager, and contributes to a positive client experience. This is a part-time role offering 12 hours per week, located in Santa Barbara, CA.

Key Responsibilities

Administrative & Operational Support

• Greet clients and visitors.
• Answer and route phone calls professionally.
• Manage incoming and outgoing mail, deliveries, and general correspondence.
• Assist with ordering office supplies and managing inventory of essential office equipment.
• Assist with documents, reports, and presentations for internal use.
• Assist with scheduling meetings, events, managing calendars, and coordinating office logistics.
• Assist with office errands as directed.
• Participate in process improvements and special projects assigned by leadership.

Client Service Support

• Assist Commercial Lines Manager and Finance Operations Manager as directed.
• Assist with recording commissions and client payments.
• Collect necessary documents from clients for policy processing or renewals.
• Enter client information into the agency management system, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
• Deliver excellent customer service by addressing general inquiries and directing clients to the correct team members.
• Support the preparation and processing of insurance applications, endorsements, certificates of insurance, and other standard forms as directed by licensed staff.
• Contact marine clients about upcoming cancellations.
• Compile production reports.
• Work with marketing on new campaigns as assigned.
• Help track outstanding items needed for submissions or renewals.
• Special projects and other duties as assigned.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

• Education – High School graduate/GED required.
• Administrative experience in an office environment preferred.
• Professional, customer-focused mindset.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks, prioritize, and meet deadlines.
• Effective communication and collaboration skills, both written and oral.
• Problem-solving and analytical skills, with attention to detail.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information.
• Must embody the Heffernan Habits as illustrated herein.

Why Choose Heffernan?

At Heffernan, our culture is guided by the Heffernan Habits, prioritizing communication, respect, fun, community impact, and celebrating what makes each of us unique. We're proud of our strong commitment to philanthropy and giving back, and we support our employees with a comprehensive benefits package designed to promote well-being, growth, and long-term success.

Heffernan Habits:

• Answer The Phone (And Email): Communication is the foundation of success in life, work, and relationships. It begins with being present and responsive to both clients and colleagues. Listen to what is said and notice what goes unsaid.
• Have Fun: Fun is something we don't shy away from, and participation brings us together on many different levels. Take the time to know your colleagues and let barriers fall away. If we are happy and enjoy time together, we will do a better job for our clients and for one another!
• Be Respectful: Lend a hand, be kind, and smooth the path. Respect is the cornerstone of developing and maintaining strong relationships. Lead with humility, take ownership of your actions, and ease the way for others. We are in this together as a team, as a family, and as trusted advisors to many.
• Do Good: This is our core. We strive to do good for our clients, our community, and our planet.
• Celebrate & Value Our Differences: "Because You're Different". It is our differences, when valued and amplified, that allow us to innovate, to learn, to connect, and to stand apart from the rest.

About Heffernan Insurance Brokers

Heffernan Insurance Brokers, founded in 1988, is one of the largest independent insurance brokerage firms in the United States providing comprehensive business insurance, personal insurance, employee benefits and financial services solutions to a wide range of businesses and individuals. Headquartered in Walnut Creek, Calif., Heffernan has a nationwide presence specializing in customized solutions to serve its clients' different needs in virtually every industry. Heffernan has been named on the insurance industry's 'Best Agency to Work For' list, and consistently named a 'Top Corporate Philanthropist'.

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