Executive Assistant
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Job Description
About Us:
How many companies can say theyve been in business for over 177 years
Here at ZEISS we certainly can! As the pioneers of science ZEISS handles the everchanging environments in a fast-paced world meeting it with cutting edge of technologies and continuous advancements. ZEISS believes that innovation and technology are the key to a sustainable future and solutions for global change. We have a diverse range of portfolios throughout the ZEISS family in segments like Industrial Quality & Research Medical Technology Consumer Markets and Semiconductor Manufacturing Technology. We are a global company with over 42000 employees and have over 4000 in the US and Canada alone! Make a difference come join the team!
Whats the role
The Executive Assistant to the President provides high-level administrative support to the President of the organization. This role requires exceptional organizational skills attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously. The Executive Assistant will serve as a liaison between the President and other stakeholders ensuring effective communication and coordination of activities.
Initiatives are often cross-functional by nature and require interacting and working with a wide range of functional groups including Sales Marketing Customer Service Supply Chain Management IT Operations Finance & Accounting HR and the ZEISS Headquarters function in Germany.
Sound Interesting Heres what youll do:
Administrative Support:
- Manage the Presidents calendar including scheduling meetings appointments and travel arrangements.
- Prepare and organize documents reports and presentations for meetings.
- Maintain Org Charts
- Handle correspondence including emails phone calls and mail ensuring timely responses.
- Prioritize and address inquiries and requests with sound judgement.
Meeting Coordination:
- Organize and coordinate meetings including logistics agendas and follow-up actions.
- Take minutes during meetings and distribute them to relevant parties.
- Prepare briefing materials for the President prior to meetings.
Project Management:
- Independently manage projects from start to finish.
- Monitor project timelines and deliverables ensuring deadlines are met.
Communication:
- Serve as the primary point of contact for internal and external stakeholders.
- Draft and edit communications on behalf of the President ensuring clarity and professionalism.
Confidentiality:
- Handle sensitive information with discretion and maintain confidentiality at all times.
- Ensure compliance with organizational policies and procedures.
- Special projects and other duties as assigned.
- Associates degree in Business Administration or related field (or related experience) preferred.
- Prior experience in a similar role:
- 2-3 Years Related Experience Required
- 4 Years Related Experience Preferred
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word Excel PowerPoint Outlook) and other relevant software.
- Exceptional organization skills and attention to detail.
- Highly analytical and proactive in managing calendars and resources.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Strong project management and task prioritization skills.
- Positive energy with a collaborative team-player mindset.
- Ability to adapt to changing priorities and work under pressure.
- Occasional Travel may be required
JOB CONDITIONS/COMPLEXITY:
Works on complex problems where analysis of situations or data requires an in-depth evaluation of various factors. Exercises judgment within broadly defined practices and policies in selecting methods techniques and evaluation criteria for obtaining results. Will require occasional travel to Zeiss labs and offices. Some administrative support of the Presidents direct reports may be required.
EQUIPMENT USED:
General office equipment: PC and related software 10-key calculator telephone copier and fax machine. Software programs: Microsoft Office products.
The pay offered for this role may be influenced by factors such as job location scope of role qualifications education experience & complexity/specialization/scarcity of talent.
This position is eligible for a Performance Bonus.
ZEISS also offers robust benefits including medical plans retirement savings plan and paid time off.
Your ZEISS Recruiting Team:
Christina Choing Lindsay WalkerZeiss provides Equal Employment Opportunity without unlawful regard to an Applicants race color religion creed sex gender marital status age national origin or ancestry physical or mental disability medical condition military or veteran status citizen status sexual orientation pregnancy (includes childbirth breastfeeding or related medical condition) genetic predisposition carrier status gender expression or identity including transgender identity or any other class or characteristic protected by federal state or local law of the employee (or the people with whom the employee associates including relatives and friends).
Employment Type
Full-Time
