Office Assistant

Build your career with a company that is rated a top 20 lender nationally for VA Home Loans! Veterans First Mortgage is an FHA/VA home lender. Come join a team that trains you from the ground up! Veterans First Mortgage employees strive to give each and every borrower an exceptional customer experience. We have a visionary marketing team with a cutting-edge lead program. Our in-house team of loan officers, processors, underwriters and closers share one goal: to make the loan process swift, simple and compliant. Military members make up a large part of our demographic. An increasing number of veterans are using their home loan benefits. Come take advantage of this momentum and feel a great satisfaction in helping those that serve our country.For more information on Veterans First Mortgage, please visit http://www.veteransfirst.com/careersVeterans First Mortgage is a consumer-direct lender that specializes in serving Veterans and the military community from its main loan center in Salt Lake City. We operate under Wintrust Financial Corporation, an Illinois-based bank.Why join us?Veterans First holds Top Workplace awards from The Salt Lake Tribune and The San Diego Union-TribuneCompetitive pay and discretionary or incentive bonus eligibleComprehensive benefit package including medical, dental, vision, life, a 401k plan with a generous company match and tuition reimbursement to name a fewFamily-friendly work hoursPromote from within cultureWhy join this team? We have a culture that encourages an entrepreneurial spiritWe offer multiple opportunities for development and upward mobilityWhat You'll DoVeterans First is recruiting for an Office Assistant. This person provides comprehensive administrative support to the day-to-day operations for Veterans First’s Salt Lake City branch. Additional responsibilities include general administrative support such as preparing correspondence, forms and reports, coordinating office activities, processing confidential reports and documents, filing electronic and hard copy, distribute mail, order supplies, vendor communication, track deadlines and various projects as assigned.Job ResponsibilitiesServe as office assistant to include responsibility for office supplies, secure maintenance of office equipment, including computers, copy machines and fax machines, establish and maintain filing system, sort and direct mail, and maintain an accurate calendarMaintain office organization, cleanliness and overall functionality.Greet visitors, provide high level of customer service using professionalism, confidentiality, and good judgmentCoordinate meeting and event registration and logistics, which includes securing space, arranging for food refreshments, preparing materials, and confirming participant reservations and attendanceProvide administrative and operational support to Contacting and Sales team.Assist with invoice processing, vendor communication, and office expense tracking.Perform additional administrative and operation duties as assigned.QualificationsHigh school diploma or equivalent requiredStrong organizational and multitasking skillsProficiency in Microsoft Office SuiteStrong written and verbal communication skillsAbility to work independently and collaboratively across departmentsFully on-site position BenefitsMedical Insurance Dental Vision Life insurance Accidental death and dismemberment Short-term and long-term Disability Insurance Parental Leave Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Traditional and Roth 401(k) with company match Flexible Spending Account (FSA) Employee Stock Purchase Plan at 5% discount Critical Illness Insurance Accident Insurance Transportation and Commuting Benefits Banking Benefits Pet InsuranceCompensationThe estimated salary range for this role is $45,000 - 55,000, along with eligibility to earn an annual bonus. Actual salaries may vary based on several factors, such as a candidate’s qualifications, skills and experience.Since 1996, Veterans First Mortgage has helped over 100,000 borrowers obtain the American Dream of home ownership. Inside Mortgage Finance ranks Veterans First Mortgage as a top VA mortgage lender by volume. With primary lending centers in Salt Lake City, UT and San Diego, CA, and loan officer licensed nationwide in almost every state, Veterans First is a VA and FHA mortgage lender that has over 350 hard-working team members that strive to make every aspect of the loan process as easy as possible. Veterans First Mortgage community and overseas programs revolve around veterans and our Troops. When we say "Thank you for your service," we mean it! Veterans First Mortgage is a trade name of Wintrust Mortgage, a division of Barrington Bank & Trust Company, N.A., a Wintrust Community Bank, NMLS # 449042.From our first day in business, Wintrust has been proud to serve a variety of unique communities and people from all walks of life. To build a company that reflects the communities we serve, we believe that fostering a unique and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and empowered to succeed will support our ongoing success. Wintrust Financial Corporation, including community banking and financial services subsidiaries, is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, and other legally protected categories.