Top 291 Project assistant Jobs in Des Moines, Ia

Sr Administrative Assistant
Principal Financial Group —Des Moines, IA
- $22.93 - $40.96 an hour
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- Paid time off
11d
Assistant Project Coordinator
Boyd Jones Construction —Urbandale, IA
- Part-time
- Organizational skills
- Business
- Associate's degree
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Executive Assistant
Federal Home Loan Bank of Des Moines —Des Moines, IA
- $65,540 - $77,829 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Mid-level
- Paid holidays
- 401(k)
Accounting Assistant
Barr-Nunn Transportation —Granger, IA
- Online Application
- Microsoft Word
- Background check
- Office
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
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13d
Human Resources/Payroll/Accounting Specialist
Iowa Association of School Boards —Des Moines, IA
- $55,000 - $65,000 a year
- Full-time
- Ability to walk for extended periods
- Mid-level
- Office
- Health savings account
- Health insurance
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3d
Executive & Personal Assistant (EAPA)
Iowa Diabetes —West Des Moines, IA
- Full-time
- Background check
- Google Workspace
- Clinic experience
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Cure Optimization Engineer
QPS Employment Group —Des Moines, IA
- $70,000 a year
- Mid-level
- Analysis skills
- 1 year
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Actuarial Assistant
FBL Financial Group, Inc. —West Des Moines, IA
- Mid-level
- Analysis skills
- US work authorization
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
Critical Facilities Manager
Ascent LLC. —West Des Moines, IA
- Online Application
- Microsoft Word
- Bachelor of Science
- Bachelor's degree
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
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QA Analyst
IMT Insurance —West Des Moines, IA
- $53,000 - $67,000 a year
- Online Application
- Hybrid work
- 1 year
- Entry level
- Time management
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
11d
Implementation Associate
IMT Insurance —West Des Moines, IA
- $53,000 - $67,000 a year
- Online Application
- Hybrid work
- Organizational skills
- Communication skills
- Entry level
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
Team Administrator
Morgan Stanley —West Des Moines, IA
- Part-time
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- Writing skills
Administrative Support Assistant 2
State of Iowa —Des Moines, IA
- Online Application
- Word processing
- Research
- Mid-level
- Paid holidays
- Dental insurance
5d
Assistant Project Manager
Aterra Construction Services —West Des Moines, IA
- Mid-level
- Commercial
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3d
Administrative Assistant - Faith Forward
GRAND VIEW UNIVERSITY —Des Moines, IA
- Part-time
- Background check
- Marketing
- Office
Administrative Assistant
Elite Fire & Automation —Des Moines, IA
- $20 - $23 an hour
- Full-time
- Microsoft Outlook
- Customer service
- Office
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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3d
Aisles Online Shopper
Hy-Vee Inc —Windsor Heights, IA
- Part-time
- Pass drug screening
- Forklift
- High school diploma or GED
8d
Outreach Lab Assistant FT Days
MercyOne —Des Moines, IA
- Full-time
- Computer literacy
- Adults
- High school diploma or GED
Human Resources Administrative Assistant
Electrical Power Products Inc. —Des Moines, IA
- Microsoft Excel
- Computer literacy
- Office
- Opportunities for advancement
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Test Proctor
Des Moines University —West Des Moines, IA
- High school diploma or GED
- University
- Education

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Sr Administrative Assistant

Principal Financial Group -
Des Moines, IA

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Job Details

Full-time
$22.93 - $40.96 an hour
11 days ago

Benefits

Paid time off

Qualifications

Project coordination
High school diploma or GED

Full Job Description

What You'll Do:

As the Sr Administrative Assistant, you will be responsible for providing mid-level leaders with a broad range of administrative support. This individual will have regular interactions with a variety of leader levels, will be tasked with calendar management, project coordination, meeting support, and other value added tasks as determined by business need. This role ensures efficient management of day-to-day operations, including scheduling, meeting preparation, communications, and project assistance. Sr Administrative Assistants balance multiple priorities, act as a reliable resource and model high standards of service excellence across the administrative community. They should anticipate leader needs, act as liaisons with key internal and external partners, and ensure organizational priorities are executed efficiently and effectively. They work with confidentiality, influence, and collaboration while supporting a high level of complex scheduling and materials.

Day-to-day calendar management for mid-level leaders of a department identified by business-driven value, including scheduling and managing leaders availability, handling meeting logistics, process meeting requests on behalf of leaders supported based on availability and priority, and maintain and organize meeting materials. Uses attention to detail to identify scheduling conflicts and proactively engages with others to resolve. Understands priorities of the person(s) supported, as well as their business needs.
Responsible for making recommendations on the most efficient and effective way for the person(s) supported to organize their work. Provides moderate to heavy inbox management. Can connect various channels of information/communications together to make assessments and assist in prioritizing information for the person(s) supported. Provided high-level training/guidance on how to navigate technology platforms such as travel and expensing platforms along with other department specific technology platforms. May coordinate/draft/edit monthly reports, order supplies, manage role and access requests, assist with on-boarding new employees, research and book travel arrangements in partnership with those supported, expense management, creation/maintenance of distribution lists. Initiate some HR tasks on behalf of person(s) supported.
May be involved in a variety of business-value driven department or business-wide projects of complex nature tied to strategy and business plans with broader organizational impact.

Who You Are:

4+ years of related experience or equivalent demonstrated through one or a combination of the following: work experience, training, military experience, or education. High school diploma required, associate degree preferred.
Ability to support a distribution team with heavy travel coordination and expense support needs.
Strong organizational skills and strong attention to detail.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Self-motivated, resourceful, and able to work independently while collaborating effectively with a broader team
Ability to gather and consolidate data from various sources.
Ability to set priorities, handle multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
Flexible and adaptable to rapidly changing priorities and the ability to handle confidential information.
Strong proficiency with Microsoft 365 tools - including Outlook, Teams, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, AI prompting, OneNote and SharePoint.

Salary Range Information: Salary ranges below reflect targeted base salaries. Non-sales positions have the opportunity to participate in a bonus program. Sales positions are eligible for sales incentives, and in some instances a bonus plan, whereby total compensation may far exceed base salary depending on individual performance. Actual compensation for all roles will be based upon geographic location, work experience, education, licensure requirements and/or skill level and will be finalized at the time of offer. Salary Range: $22.93 - $40.96 / hour Salary Details:

The following locations are examples of market-specific salary ranges across different geographies.

Wichita, KS: $22.93 - $30.72 / hour
Des Moines, IA: $24.21 - $32.43 / hour
Charlotte, NC: $25.48 - $34.13 / hour
Chicago/Minneapolis: $28.03 - $37.55 / hour
Los Angeles/New York City: $30.58 - $40.96 / hour

Time Off Program: Personal Time Off (PTO) is provided to hourly (non-exempt) employees and provides a set amount of accrued time earned each pay period. Employees can use their PTO for vacation, personal or short-term illness. Pension Eligible: Yes Additional Information:

Work Environment

While we're open to remote opportunities, those candidates who reside within 30 miles of the Des Moines, IA office location, would be working a hybrid work arrangement, working a minimum 3 days in the office.

Work Authorization/Sponsorship

At this time, we're not considering candidates that need any type of immigration sponsorship now or in the future or those needing work authorization for this role. (This includes, but is not limited to students on F1-OPT, F1-CPT, J-1, etc.)

Nonimmigrant Workers and Green Card for Employment-Based Immigrants

Investment Code of Ethics

For Principal Global Investors positions, you’ll need to follow an Investment Code of Ethics related to personal and business conduct as well as personal trading activities for you and members of your household. These same requirements may also apply to other positions across the organization.

Experience Principal

At Principal, we value connecting on both a personal and professional level. Together, we’re imagining a more purpose-led future for financial services – and that starts with you. Our success depends on the unique experiences, backgrounds, and talents of our employees. And we support our employees the same way we support our customers: with comprehensive, competitive benefit offerings crafted to protect their physical, financial, and social well-being. Check out our careers site to learn more about our purpose, values and benefits.

Principal is an Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

Posting Window: We will accept applications for 3 full days following the Original Posting Date, after which the posting may remain open or be removed based upon applications received. If we choose to post the job again, we will accept additional applications for at least 1 full day following the Most Recently Posted Date. Please submit applications in a timely manner as there is no guarantee the posting will be available beyond the applicable deadline. Date First Posted (TTF): 7/22/2026 Latest Post Date: Careers - US: 7/22/2026

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