How to hire a trust manager assistant

How to hire a trust manager assistant, step by step

Here's a step-by-step trust manager assistant hiring guide:

• Step 1: Identify your hiring needs
• Step 2: Create an ideal candidate profile
• Step 3: Make a budget
• Step 4: Write a trust manager assistant job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new trust manager assistant
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   First, determine the employments status of the trust manager assistant you need to hire. Certain trust manager assistant roles might require a full-time employee, whereas others can be done by part-time workers or contractors.

   Determine employee vs contractor status

   Is the person you're thinking of hiring a US citizen or green card holder?

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   A trust manager assistant's background is also an important factor in determining whether they'll be a good fit for the position. For example, trust managers assistant from different industries or fields will have radically different experiences and will bring different viewpoints to the role. You also need to consider the candidate's previous level of experience to make sure they'll be comfortable with the job's level of seniority.

   The following list breaks down different types of trust managers assistant and their corresponding salaries.

   Type of Trust Manager Assistant	Description	Hourly rate
   Trust Manager Assistant	Secretaries and administrative assistants perform clerical and administrative duties. They organize files, prepare documents, schedule appointments, and support other staff.	$11-19
   Secretary	Secretaries are employees who are responsible for many of the administrative needs of the office. They are usually assigned to executives or to a specific department... Show more	$12-24
   Administrator Secretary	Administrator secretaries are assistants to managers or higher officers in charge of administrative tasks. Their responsibilities include liaising with an organization's internal departments and in communicating with the general public... Show more	$12-22

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Trust Administration
   • Real Estate

   Responsibilities:

   • Manage portfolio of accounts consisting of housing, transportation, education and industrial development of both municipal and corporate issuers.
   • Focuse on evaluating collateral assets cash flow and portfolio performance to deliver financial obligations as required by legal CMBS/RMBS notes.
   • Perform bi-weekly payroll using ADP system and schedule family educators for workshops.

3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your trust manager assistant job description is one of the best ways to attract top talent. A trust manager assistant can vary based on:

   • Location. For example, trust managers assistant' average salary in montana is 38% less than in new york.
   • Seniority. Entry-level trust managers assistant 44% less than senior-level trust managers assistant.
   • Certifications. A trust manager assistant with certifications usually earns a higher salary.
   • Company. Working for an established firm or a new start-up company can make a big difference in a trust manager assistant's salary.

   Average trust manager assistant salary

   $15.12hourly

   $31,455 yearly

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   Entry-level trust manager assistant salary

   $23,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 19, 2025

4. Writing a trust manager assistant job description

   A trust manager assistant job description should include a summary of the role, required skills, and a list of responsibilities. It's also good to include a salary range and the first name of the hiring manager. Below, you can find an example of a trust manager assistant job description:

   Trust manager assistant job description example

   Job DescriptionStart Your Story at Speedway!
   We're committed to bringing passion and customer focus to the business.
   We’re excited to be part of the 7-Eleven family of stores!
   If you enjoy working as part of a retail management team and have previous supervisory experience, we would love the opportunity to talk with you! Speedway is focused and dedicated to your success! We are committed to ensuring our employees receive proper training in order to provide excellent customer service to our customers on every visit. We offer full-time hours and valuable management and leadership experience with competitive pay.
   
   Speedway offers best in class benefits including:

   • 401K Plan
   • Weekly paychecks and paid holidays
   • Paid vacation and sick pay plans
   • Coverage in medical, dental, life, and vision insurances eligible upon enrollment
   • Monthly bonus/incentive potential
   • Tuition Reimbursement and Adoption Assistance

   
   What you bring :

   • Oversee and provide customer service leadership, training, and coaching, alongside the General Manager, for all store employees
   • Maintaining high retention by focusing on identifying qualified applicants, developing leaders, empowering employees, and encouraging employee productivity
   • Maintaining a clean, safe environment by complying with all health and sanitation procedures to ensure the store is presentable and that all products are in-stock
   • Assist in implementing all merchandising and marketing program
   • Cash handling, fuel transactions, and promoting the Speedy Rewards loyalty program
   • A valid Driver’s License from the state of residence and auto insurance in order to conduct area pricing surveys
   • A High School diploma or GED is preferred, but not required for candidates that have at least one year of Retail Management experience
   • The ability to multi-task, perform repeated bending, standing, and reaching, and occasionally lifting up to 50 pounds

   
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5. Post your job

   There are a few common ways to find trust managers assistant for your business:

   • Promoting internally or recruiting from your existing workforce.
   • Ask for referrals from friends, family members, and current employees.
   • Attend job fairs at local colleges to meet candidates with the right educational background.
   • Use social media platforms like LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter to recruit passive job-seekers.

   Post your job online:

   • Post your trust manager assistant job on Zippia to find and recruit trust manager assistant candidates who meet your exact specifications.
   • Use field-specific websites.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   During your first interview to recruit trust managers assistant, engage with candidates to learn about their interest in the role and experience in the field. During the following interview, you'll be able to go into more detail about the company, the position, and the responsibilities.

   It's also good to ask about candidates' unique skills and talents to see if they match your ideal candidate profile. If you think a candidate is good enough for the next step, you can move on to the technical interview.

   The right interview questions can help you assess a candidate's hard skills, behavioral intelligence, and soft skills.

7. Send a job offer and onboard your new trust manager assistant

   Once you've found the trust manager assistant candidate you'd like to hire, it's time to write an offer letter. This should include an explicit job offer that includes the salary and the details of any other perks. Qualified candidates might be looking at multiple positions, so your offer must be competitive if you like the candidate. Also, be prepared for a negotiation stage, as candidates may way want to tweak the details of your initial offer. Once you've settled on these details, you can draft a contract to formalize your agreement.

   It's also important to follow up with applicants who do not get the job with an email letting them know that the position is filled.

   Once that's done, you can draft an onboarding schedule for the new trust manager assistant. Human Resources should complete Employee Action Forms and ensure that onboarding paperwork is completed, including I-9s, benefits enrollment, federal and state tax forms, etc. They should also ensure that new employee files are created for internal recordkeeping.

8. Go through the hiring process checklist

   • Determine employee type (full-time, part-time, contractor, etc.)
   • Submit a job requisition form to the HR department
   • Define job responsibilities and requirements
   • Establish budget and timeline
   • Determine hiring decision makers for the role
   • Write job description
   • Post job on job boards, company website, etc.
   • Promote the job internally
   • Process applications through applicant tracking system
   • Review resumes and cover letters
   • Shortlist candidates for screening
   • Hold phone/virtual interview screening with first round of candidates
   • Conduct in-person interviews with top candidates from first round
   • Score candidates based on weighted criteria (e.g., experience, education, background, cultural fit, skill set, etc.)
   • Conduct background checks on top candidates
   • Check references of top candidates
   • Consult with HR and hiring decision makers on job offer specifics
   • Extend offer to top candidate(s)
   • Receive formal job offer acceptance and signed employment contract
   • Inform other candidates that the position has been filled
   • Set and communicate onboarding schedule to new hire(s)
   • Complete new hire paperwork (i9, benefits enrollment, tax forms, etc.)

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