Administrative Assistant, EVDD Strategy & Operations

About Ford:

We are the movers of the world and the makers of the future. We get up every day roll up our sleeves and build a better world -- together. At Ford were all a part of something bigger than ourselves. We believe freedom of movement drives human progress. We also believe in providing you with the freedom to define and realize your dreams. With our incredible plans for the future of mobility we have a wide variety of opportunities for you to accelerate your career as you help us define tomorrows transportation.

About EVDD:

Fords Electric Vehicle Digital and Design (EVDD) team is charged with defining the technology vision within Ford and driving the future of digital technologies and design. EVDD is customer obsessed entrepreneurial and data-driven. Youll join an agile team of doers pioneering our future by working collaboratively staying focused on what matters and delivering excellence day in and day out.

About the role:

In this role you will be responsible for providing administrative support for the Director of EVDD Business Operations & Strategy.

What youll do

• Partner closely with the executive to streamline their day ensuring efficient and effective time management while keep big-picture goals moving forward.
• Own the calendar inbox and travel details anticipating needs before they arise and clearing roadblocks before they happen.
• Ensure the executives preparedness for meetings and engagements by securing required materials inviting key attendees and esuring sufficient preparation time.
• Assist with events such as staff meetings all-hands meetings off-sites team gatherings etc. overseeing all calendaring communication technology logistics and related follow-up activities.
• Optimize travel arrangements based on the executives travel needs and preferences.
• Manage expenses ensuring timely processing and alignment with key policies.
• Keep the team connected and aligned from organizing key meetings to ensuring follow-ups dont fall through the cracks.
• Jump into special projects with curiosity and confidencebringing clarity coordination and a can-do attitude to whatever comes your way.
• Use everyday tools like Outlook Teams SharePoint and Excel to stay organized communicate clearly and keep things running smoothly
• Maintain the highest level of confidentiality regarding corporate and personal information.

Youll have...

• Associates degree or equivalent combination of relevant education and experience.
• 3 years of experience as an executive assistant or project manager.
• 3 years of Microsoft software experience (e.g. Outlook SharePoint OneDrive PowerPoint Word Excel and other related programs).
• Prior experience as an Executive Assistant.
• Excellent organizational skills time management skills and attention to detail to include anticipating needs and being proactive
• Excellent writing editing and proofreading skills
• Displays high degree of professionalism in order to maintain confidential information deal with people tactfully and help establish strong relationships and positive communication
• Ability to work collegially within a team environment in an open concept office area
  
  

Even better you may have...

• Bachelors degree or professional associates degree.
• Responsive self-starter; takes initiative in resolving issues or concerns.
• Works well independently with minimal supervision.
• Learns new software systems and products/cloud tools with ease.
• Ability to work collegially and collaboratively within a team environment in an open-concept office area.
• Comfortable interacting with all levels of the organization from executive leadership to individual contributors.
• Ability to plan prioritize and support multiple assignments simultaneously.
• Experience working on multiple projects simultaneously while meeting deadlines with changing priorities.
• Committed to providing seamless support across time zones.

You may not check every box or your experience may look a little different from what weve outlined but if you think you can bring value to Ford Motor Company we encourage you to apply!

As an established global company we offer the benefit of choice. You can choose what your Ford future will look like: will your story span the globe or keep you close to home Will your career be a deep dive into what you love or a series of new teams and new skills Will you be a leader a changemaker a technical expert a culture builderor all of the above No matter what you choose we offer a work life that works for you including:
Immediate medical dental vision and prescription drug coverage
Flexible family care days paid parental leave new parent ramp-up programs subsidized back-up child care and more
Family building benefits including adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement fertility treatments and more
Vehicle discount program for employees and family members and management leases
Tuition assistance
Established and active employee resource groups
Paid time off for individual and team community service
A generous schedule of paid holidays including the week between Christmas and New Years Day
Paid time off and the option to purchase additional vacation time.

This position is a salary grade 4.

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sponsorship is not available for this position.

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This position is hybrid. Candidates who are in commuting distance to a Ford hub location may be required to be onsite four or more days per week. #LI-Hybrid #LI-LS1