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Administrative Coordinator

Alera Group, North Haven, CT, United States


Administrative Coordinator

At Alera Group, our Employee Benefits team helps organizations attract, retain, and engage their workforce through thoughtful, compliant, and competitive benefits strategies. We're seeking an Administrative Coordinator who will contribute to delivering proactive service, strategic guidance, and an exceptional client experience.
Alera Group was founded in 2017 and has grown to become the 14th largest broker of U.S. business. We are passionate about our clients' success in the areas of Employee Benefits, Property and Casualty Insurance, and Financial Services. With a network of offices nationwide, our commitment to collaboration allows us to offer national resources combined with local service.
Why Alera Group

Make an Impact: Your work supports businesses and individuals in protecting what matters most.
Grow With Us: We invest in development, mentorship, and long-term career growth.
The Collaborative Way: We believe in accountability, teamwork, and shared success across all offices and lines of business.
National Strength. Local Heart: Scale, resources, and expertise

with relationships that feel personal.
What You'll Do / Your Impact

Client & Office Support

Perform reception and front-office duties, including receiving and distributing mail, scanning and filing documents, processing checks, scheduling, and meeting support
Assist with meeting setup, meeting recaps, and greeting visitors
Provide general administrative assistance across the organization as needed
Operational & Administrative Excellence

Monitor and stock office inventory, track assets, order supplies, and maintain office equipment and appliances
Coordinate office lunches and help keep physical office spaces organized
Pull reports, perform data entry, and manipulate data using various software applications
Serve as the primary point of contact for building maintenance and service vendors
Pack, ship, and receive office equipment and supplies
Growth & Retention

Support special projects and operational initiatives across teams
Demonstrate flexibility and willingness to assist wherever needed to support organizational success
Contribute to a reliable, organized, and collaborative work environment
What You Bring

Required

Bachelor's degree preferred, but not required
Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Teams, Excel, and Word
Ability to navigate multiple systems and learn new software quickly
High attention to detail with strong organizational and time-management skills
Clear written and verbal communication skills
Ability to work independently with minimal oversight
Commitment to confidentiality and protection of sensitive information
Reliable transportation and ability to lift up to 50 lbs
Preferred

Prior experience in an administrative, office coordination, or operations support role
Comfort supporting both routine tasks and ad hoc projects
Core Competencies

Technology adaptability
Organization and accuracy
Proactive problem-solving
Sound judgment and decision-making
Accountability and follow-through
Professional communication
Compensation: Hourly range: $20

$21 per hour
Benefits: Alera Group offers comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, life and disability coverage, 401(k), generous PTO, and more.
Work Model: This role is In-Office
Professional Development

Alera Group Academy

At Alera Group, growth isn't left to chance. Through Alera Group Academy, we provide structured development opportunities designed to help you expand your expertise and build a meaningful career.
You'll have access to:
Role-specific learning paths
Leadership development programs
Technical and compliance training
Industry certifications and continuing education support
Peer learning and knowledge-sharing communities
Whether you're deepening technical expertise or preparing for leadership, we're invested in helping you grow.
We're an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status, or any other protected class.
Alera Group is committed to protecting your privacy. Please review our Privacy Policy to understand what personal information we may collect and use as part of your application process.
Location Type: In-Office