Administrative Assistant, Office Operations
Latham, NY - USA
Job Summary
We are seeking a Regional Administrative Assistant Office Operations to join our Power & Water Solutions business based in Latham NY.
At Emerson we help customers in the worlds most critical industries solve complex challenges that shape modern life. Power & Water Solutions is an industry leading automation and controls organization supporting renewable energy conventional power generation and water and wastewater infrastructure. Our teams modernize and upgrade control systems to improve reliability sustainability and long term performance of essential infrastructure across North America.
In this highly visible role you will play an important part in keeping the office running smoothly while supporting regional administrative activities. You will bring organization coordination and attention to detail to a wide range of office operations facility coordination and administrative responsibilities that directly impact daily operations employee experience and customer interactions.
- Provide comprehensive administrative and office support including answering and routing phone calls monitoring voicemail coordinating travel arrangements supporting department activities and assisting with a variety of day to day operational needs
- Serve as a key point of contact for office operations helping ensure the site runs smoothly efficiently and professionally while supporting a positive employee and visitor experience
- Coordinate logistics for customer Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) activities including assisting with scheduling room setup visitor support on site coordination and ordering meals or refreshments for meetings
- Maintain office readiness by managing inventory of office supplies snacks and common area items; proactively restocking placing orders and ensuring shared spaces and conference rooms are meeting ready
- Organize maintain and retrieve information and records in both digital and physical formats while handling sensitive and confidential information with professionalism and discretion
- Oversee and coordinate facility management contractors and cleaning services and serve as a liaison with building management for issue escalation follow up and ongoing communication
- Support time reporting and labor activities including collecting and compiling data for overtime (OT) and related reporting
- Assist with internal events trainings and employee activities by supporting logistics setup and communication
- Identify opportunities to improve office processes coordination and overall employee or customer experience
- Perform additional administrative and operational duties as assigned to support business needs
You collaborate effectively with others and build positive working relationships to achieve shared objectives. You plan and prioritize work to stay organized and adaptable in a fast paced environment. You communicate clearly and thoughtfully adjusting your approach based on the situation and audience. You follow through on commitments demonstrate reliability and handle responsibilities with care integrity and discretion.
- High school diploma or general equivalency degree
- A minimum of two years of experience in an administrative or office support role
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications including Outlook Word Excel PowerPoint and Teams
- Strong attention to detail with effective multitasking and record keeping skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Demonstrated commitment to confidentiality and professionalism
- Legal authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship now or in the future
- Experience supporting office operations or facility coordination in a professional environment
- Comfort working with multiple teams and shifting priorities
- A customer focused mindset with attention to detail and follow through
At Emerson we prioritize a workplace where every employee is valued respected and empowered to grow. We foster an environment that encourages innovation collaboration and diverse perspectivesbecause we know that great ideas come from great teams. Our commitment to ongoing career development and growing an inclusive culture ensures you have the support to thrive. Whether through mentorship training or leadership opportunities we invest in your success so you can make a lasting impact. We believe diverse teams working together are key to driving growth and delivering business results.
We recognize the importance of employee wellbeing. We prioritize providing flexible competitive benefits plans to meet you and your familys physical mental financial and social needs. We provide a variety of medical insurance plans with dental and vision coverage Employee Assistance Program 401(k) tuition reimbursement employee resource groups recognition and much more. Our culture offers flexible time off plans including paid parental leave (maternal and paternal) vacation and holiday leave.
Our compensation philosophy is simple: we pay a competitive base salary within the local market in which we operate and reward performance during our annual merit review process. The salary range for this role is $48000 - 89100 annually plus benefits including healthcare paid time off 401K and profit sharing commensurate with the skills talent capabilities and experience each candidate brings to a role.
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About Company
Emerson has refocused its business portfolio to deliver solutions that bring greater value to our customers. About Emerson We concentrate on the most complex, profound challenges facing the world in the process, industrial, commercial and residential markets. Our global talent, best-i ... View more