At Allstate, great things happen when our people work together to protect families and their belongings from life’s uncertainties. And for more than 90 years, our innovative drive has kept us a step ahead of our customers’ evolving needs. From advocating for seat belts, air bags and graduated driving laws, to being an industry leader in pricing sophistication, telematics, and, more recently, device and identity protection. 

Job Description

The Assistant to the Board of Directors provides broad administrative and discretionary support to the corporate secretarial function for The Allstate Corporations Board of Director and Annual Shareholder Meeting processes.

Key ResponsibilitiesServe as the central point of contact for directors on meeting logistics, schedules and other communicationsAssist in planning and execution of logistics for Board and committee meetings (virtual, hybrid, and in-person), including troubleshooting for virtual meetingsDevelop and maintain Board and committee meeting annual calendars and meeting schedulesAssist in preparation, assembly, and timely distribution of board materials and other communications to the BoardCoordinate director travelManage, track and process director and Board meeting expensesLiaise with directors, external guests, senior management and internal stakeholders (IT, Security, Facilities, Events, Executive Assistants to C-Suite) on Board and committee-related mattersMaintain corporate governance websiteMaintain governance records, internal Sharepoint sites and other document management systems; ensure appropriate document retentionAssist in review and response to document requests from internal and external parties (e.g., internal audit, external auditors, litigation)Provide additional administrative support on Board and corporate governance matters, including shareholder engagement meetingsLeverage new technologies and AI tools to continually improve effectiveness and efficiency of processes

 

Education Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

Experience5+ years of experience supporting senior executives, boards, governance functions or legal/compliance in a public companyExperience in work environments requiring white-glove service mindset, a high degree of professionalism and discretionThe individual in this role must exercise a high degree of confidentiality when handling sensitive or proprietary informationAbility to collaborate with diverse stakeholders and manage competing priorities in a deadline-driven environmentExperience working with C-Suite executives and Boards of DirectorsExceptional organizational, problem-solving skills and judgmentExperience with board portals (e.g., Diligent)Experience with other technology: Microsoft suite of products:  Copilot, One Note, Sharepoint, Excel, PowerPoint, WordAdobe Acrobat or pdf softwareOneSpan or similar e-signature toolsGEMS or similar entity management softwareProficiency with expense reimbursement platforms (e.g., Concur, Workday Expenses)

Supervisory ResponsibilitiesThis job does not have supervisory duties.

Education & Experience (in lieu)In lieu of the above education requirements, an equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

Skills

Board Administration, Change Agility, Confidentiality, Executive Assistance, Executive Support, Executive Travel, Meeting Organization, Microsoft Office, Organizing, Organizing Events, Prioritization, Task Organization, Time Management

Compensation

Compensation offered for this role is 30.10 - 45.13 per hour and is based on experience and qualifications.

The candidate(s) offered this position will be required to submit to a background investigation.

Joining our team isn’t just a job — it’s an opportunity. One that takes your skills and pushes them to the next level. One that encourages you to challenge the status quo. One where you can shape the future of protection while supporting causes that mean the most to you. Joining our team means being part of something bigger – a winning team making a meaningful impact.

Allstate generally does not sponsor individuals for employment-based visas for this position.

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