Job Description

What You'll Do:

The Executive Office Operations Assistant role manages C-suite operational needs while delivering a high-touch, welcoming experience for all visitors. The Executive Office Operations Assistant supports key administrative functions within the C-Suite, including executive projects, and events, requiring sound judgment, discretion, and close collaboration with executive leadership support partners.

C-Suite Operations & Executive Suite Management

• Maintain consistent front desk coverage and serve as the first point of contact for executives and visitors.
• Ability to build and maintain positive relationships/relationship management.
• Manage scheduling and access to secured conference rooms.
• Oversee office and kitchen supply inventory to ensure readiness and professionalism.
• Support and implement initiatives that enhance the overall executive and guest experience.
• Coordinate with building management, facilities, security, and support teams to address operational needs.

Office of the CEO Support

• Partner closely with the CEO’s Executive Assistant to ensure seamless Office of the CEO operations.
• Create, edit, and format executive meeting materials, presentations, and communications.
• Assist with coordinating complex domestic and international travel for the CEO by partnering closely with the travel consultant and corporate hangar to plan flight logistics; book hotels and ground transportation; and prepare comprehensive travel itineraries that include flight details, accommodations, transportation, and meeting agendas.
• Manage event logistics, including invitations, RSVPs, and on-site support.
• Process expense approvals and assist with mass communications as needed.
• Support calendar coordination and meeting preparation across global time zones.
• Handle highly confidential information with discretion and professionalism.
• Provide administrative and logistical support for strategic initiatives and special projects.
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Who You Are:

• 6+ years of related experience or equivalent demonstrated through one or a combination of the following: work experience, training, military experience, or education.
• Ability to set priorities, handle multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
• Flexible and adaptable to rapidly changing priorities and the ability to handle confidential information.
• school diploma required, associate degree preferred.
• Strong organizational skills and strong attention to detail.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with leadership teams.
• Ability to gather, consolidate and analyze data from various sources.
• Exceptional interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Strong attention to detail and follow-through.
• Flexible and adaptable to rapidly changing priorities and the ability to handle confidential information.
• Professional presence, sound judgment, and discretion.
• Proficiency in Windows based computer applications (Microsoft Office Suite).
• Ability to manage sensitive and confidential information.

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: $28.32 - $38.37 / 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

This role will be located at our Des Moines, IA office working a hybrid schedule of 3 days in the office and 2 days remotely.

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): 1/14/2026 Latest Post Date: Careers - US: 1/14/2026

Job Tags

Hourly pay, Full time, Temporary work, Work experience placement, Work at office, Remote work, Flexible hours,

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