Support Services Associate - Berkley

"Our Company provides a state of predictability which allows brokers and agents to act with confidence."

Founded in 1967, W. R. Berkley Corporation has grown from a small investment management firm into one of the largest commercial lines property and casualty insurers in the United States.

Along the way, we’ve been listed on the New York Stock Exchange, become a Fortune 500 Company, joined the S&P 500, and seen our gross written premiums exceed $10 billion.

Today the Berkley brand comprises more than 50 businesses worldwide and is divided into two segments: Insurance and Reinsurance and Monoline Excess. Led by our Executive Chairman, founder and largest shareholder, William. R. Berkley and our President and Chief Executive Officer, W. Robert Berkley, Jr., W.R. Berkley Corporation is well-positioned to respond to opportunities for future growth.

The Company is an equal employment opportunity employer 

Provides entry level administrative or technical support to departments as needed (including daily receptionist coverage). Provides support with duties such as administrative support, general maintenance of the facility and office equipment. May include distribution of incoming mails and preparation of outgoing mail for shipping using postage meter; data entry, filing correspondence, invoices, receipts, and other records; and coordinating and monitoring printing services.

Professional support services floater provides administrative support to departments on an as needed basis and is the primary back up for the receptionist daily.

Key Functions/Duties of Position:
• Answer phones and provide daily reception desk coverage
• Sort mail, deliver mail to/from Chairman’s office twice a day
• Schedule meetings and conference rooms
• Schedule business travel and complete expense reports
• Perform data entry and scan documents
• Maintain inventory of office supplies and order supplies as needed
• Support and/or provide backup coverage for Administrative Assistants on an as needed basis
• Assist the Event Planner and/or HR with projects as needed
• Other duties as assigned

• Proficient in MS Outlook, Word and Excel and intermediate PowerPoint skills
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong Team Player
• Punctual
• Accountable
• Flexible and adaptable to new situations and work assignments that may change daily
• Able to interact well with various levels of management and colleagues

Education Requirement

Bachelor’s Degree Preferred or Equivalent Experience