Executive Assistant
Buffalo, WY - USA
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Job Summary
In this position...
This role requires an individual who is flexible resilient and uses good judgment. This individual must have a high level of integrity and discretion in handling highly confidential business and personal information. This individual must be professional friendly and welcoming when interacting with senior leaders across the globe. They should possess excellent time and data management skills in order to coordinate various email activities and meeting notices across time zones. They should be able to work independently and have a high standard for delivering quality results. They should adapt to change with a positive attitude be a quick learner and self-motivated.
The successful candidate should have exceptional communication skills both verbally and written complete all tasks in a timely manner understand how to prioritize and be a problem solver. The candidate will need to understand the Companys structure and will need to develop working relationships with other assistants executive leaders and operations partners. The candidate will be a valued member of the team and should be open to learning about the business beyond the day-to-day activities of the role.
Responsibilities
What youll do...
- Act as a proactive partner to the executive anticipating needs and adapting to their specific working style to maximize their daily efficiency and impact.
- Orchestrate the executives complex calendar and correspondence; resolve scheduling conflicts with poise and ensure the executive is briefed on all updates in real-time.
- Maintain and archive digital communications and records ensuring full alignment with company retention schedules and organizational standards.
- Screen and prioritize incoming communications; curate essential reading materials and highlight critical information to keep the executive informed.
- Design and manage end-to-end travel itinerariesincluding international logistics visas and accommodations while overseeing seamless expense reconciliation.
- Execute high-level meeting preparation by coordinating agendas distributing materials and managing technical logistics for both virtual and in-person environments.
- Serve as a professional gatekeeper by screening calls and welcoming guests ensuring a premier experience for all visitors.
- Lead the planning and execution of staff meetings off-sites and team gatherings managing everything from office space and technology to post-event follow-ups.
- Produce and edit high-quality reports presentations and budgets ensuring impeccable accuracy and professional formatting.
- Serve as an adjunct member of the leadership team; attend key meetings to track assignments take minutes and ensure accountability for action items.
- Facilitate employee engagement by coordinating skip-level meetings and special projects that bridge the gap between leadership and the broader team.
Qualifications
Youll have...
- Associates degree preferred; will consider a High School diploma or GED combined with 8 years of progressive 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)
- Superior written and verbal communication skills with a sharp eye for detail in editing and formatting executive-level presentations and reports.
- Demonstrated ability to handle highly sensitive and confidential information with absolute integrity and professionalism.
- Strong organizational and time-management skills with the ability to prioritize conflicting needs and see around corners to prevent scheduling issues.
- The ability to build relationships and interface confidently with stakeholders at all levels from front-line employees to C-suite leadership.
A flexible mindset with the ability to pivot quickly in response to changing priorities or last-minute shifts in the executives schedule.
Even better you may have...
- Bachelors degree
- Excellent writing editing and proofreading skills
- Learns new software systems and products/cloud tools with ease
- Responsive self-starter; takes initiative in resolving issues or concerns
- Detail-oriented organized and excellent time management skills
- Displays a high degree of integrity and maintains confidentiality of sensitive information
- Works well independently with minimal supervision
- 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
- Willingness and flexibility to support across all North America 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 in salary grade 5 and ranges from $63480 to $ 106680.
Final determination of salary grade will be based on candidates skills and experience and base salary will be set within the applicable range according to job scope responsibility and competitive market value.
For more information on salary and benefits click here: sponsorship is not available for this position.
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