Job Information
Caterpillar, Inc. Executive Admin Assistant to the SVP in Irving, Texas
Career Area:
Business Support Services
Job Description:
Your Work Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc.
When you join Caterpillar, you're joining a global team who cares not just about the work we do – but also about each other. We are the makers, problem solvers, and future world builders who are creating stronger, more sustainable communities. We don't just talk about progress and innovation here – we make it happen, with our customers, where we work and live. Together, we are building a better world, so we can all enjoy living in it.
Our * Americas Distribution Services Division (ADSD)* provides governance and administration of Cat® dealers across the U.S., Canada, and Latin America.
We’re committed * to our customers, who build a better world with our products, services, and solutions. We understand and show the value of why they should always choose us. We’re exploring new ideas and opportunities – *innovating to discover the breakthroughs necessary for tomorrow’s growth.
Through it all, we are one team (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mYIDne7Q5ek&list=PLwAXbfivFg0jmiNqqgFLeQJpRB_i-UVln&index=39) – creating and delivering world-class components and solutions superior to the competition. Learn more about the Caterpillar Experience (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GvCYWtWARlk&list=PLwAXbfivFg0jmiNqqgFLeQJpRB_i-UVln&index=25) .
What you Will Do:
Maintain the Senior Vice President’s calendar, scheduling requested meetings, determining priorities when conflicts arise
Managing traveland expenses including: booking flights, transportation, hotels, and expense reporting
Preparing presentation materials, and maintaining records and reports
Provide administrative support to other members of the leadership team when needed
Maintain high confidentiality and professionalism, and spend a significant amount of timeorganizing and expediting workflow through the Senior Vice President’s office
Utilize discretion, judgment and initiative to continue the work responsibilities of the office when the executive is unavailable in an efficient manner
What You Will Have:
(Required Skills)
Effective Communications: Understanding of effective communication concepts, tools and techniques; ability to effectively transmit, receive, and accurately interpret ideas, information, and needs through the application of appropriate communication behaviors
Accuracy and Attention to Detail: Understands the necessity and value of accuracy; ability to complete tasks with high levels of precision
Collaboration:
Ability to assist communicating shared goals with diverse groups and parties.
Able to promote collaboration across generations, functions, regions, and levels.
Knowledge of problem solving techniques to meet business goals through collaborative processes.
Managing Multiple Priorities Ability to multitask while paying attention to details, customer focus, act with a sense of urgency, conduct themselves with diplomacy and professionalism, enjoy meeting and helping people.
Office Administration and Calendaring :
Knowledge and experience using computer software programs such as Microsoft 365 (including Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and Concur
Ability to manage schedules, meetings, coordinate travel and expense reimbursements
Problem Solving:
Knowledge of problem solving appropriately to diverse situations
Ability to identify and documents specific problems and resolution alternatives
Knowledge of alternative techniques for assessing accuracy and relevance of information.
Ability to analyze risks and benefits of alternative approaches and obtain decision on resolution.
What will Put you Ahead
*(Preferred Skills) *
Flexibility and Adaptability :
Ability to adjust to new or changing assignments, shifting tasks or priorities processes, and people.
Ability to identify and consider alternative approaches to situations or problems.
Bachelor’s Degree or Higher
What You Will Get:
Networking & Professional Growth: With more than 100,000 employees and locations around the globe, Caterpillar offers many opportunities for growing your career and your network. You’ll have a variety of options and support available to help you pursue the career and live the life you want for yourself!
Competitive Wages and Benefits: We offer a variety of other benefit programs, including health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, vacation time, volunteer days and more. Our Total Rewards packages include competitive base pay and the potential for an annual performance-based incentive.
Additional Information:
The location for this position is Irving, TX. Relocation assistance is not available for this position. Any relocation costs incurred would be the responsibility of the selected candidate.
Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position. This employer is not currently hiring foreign national applicants that require or will require sponsorship tied to a specific employer, such as, H, L, TN, F, J, E, O. As a global company, Caterpillar offers many job opportunities outside of the U.S which can be found through our employment website at www.caterpillar.com/careers.
Posting Dates:
July 3, 2024 - July 14, 2024
Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen.
EEO/AA Employer. All qualified individuals - Including minorities, females, veterans and individuals with disabilities - are encouraged to apply.
Not ready to apply? Join our Talent Community (http://flows.beamery.com/caterpillarinc/talcom) .
There’s more to work at Caterpillar than just the work itself. We hire smart, friendly people and it shows in our culture. We hold ourselves to high standards and make sure our values of integrity, excellence, teamwork, commitment and sustainability come to life in the way we work. We make sure our employees feel continuously challenged while also supported. We provide professional growth opportunities, including leadership programs. We celebrate the diversity of our team, while also working together as one Caterpillar.
Our culture, like everything at our company, is made possible by each employee’s contribution. Person by person, we create the environment we work in, and we are proud of the Caterpillar we’ve built.