Administrative Skills, Budget Management, Business Operations, Business Support, Calendar Management, Communication Skills, Cross-Functional, Customer Support/Service, Detail Oriented, Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO), Establish Priorities, Event Management, Executive Assistant Skills , Expense Tracking, High School Diploma, Legal, Logistics Management, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft PowerPoint, Multitasking, On Site Support, Onboarding, Operational Support, Organizational Skills, Plan Meetings, Process Development, Process Improvement, Reporting Skills, Systems Administration/Management, Team Lead/Manager, Time Management, Travel Planning
Executive Assistant
Position Details: Serves as a key administrative partner to Vice Presidents, managing high-volume calendars, coordinating cross-functional meetings, and supporting internal and external communications. This role requires a high level of professionalism and the abilityto anticipate needs.
You Will:
- Manage leaders' calendars, prioritize meeting requests, and coordinate meeting logistics. Coordinate travel and itineraries for the leader and their team, as needed.
- Anticipates needs and streamlines processes for aligned VPs
- Prepares reports, communications, and presentation materials
- Manages department events and employee engagement activities, including managing logistics such as venue, food, and onsite support
- Partner with stakeholders and other departments to support business operations
- Serve as a liaison between the VP and internal/external stakeholders
- Manage departmental systems and expense tracking, including generating routine reports to support operational efficiency and budget oversight
- Plays a key role in onboarding and backup support for other admins
- Demonstrates knowledge of business operations and supports process improvements
You Have:
- 3+ years of administrative experience
- Experience supporting multiple executive leaders and/or departments
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- Strong organizational and communication skills
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
- Ability to handle confidential information with discretion
- High attention to detail and strong customer service orientation
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines in a dynamic environment
We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, disability, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status or any other protected characteristic under federal, state, or local law. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to fostering an inclusive, accessible work environment that includes both providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities during the application and hiring process as well as throughout the course of one's employment.
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Grainger
Grainger’s purpose is to help professionals keep their operations running and their people safe while creating a company where dedicated, talented people can thrive. This commitment comes to life in a number of ways, including our commitment to Workplace Safety, and through our dedication to the people who make Grainger A Place to Thrive.
Grainger is committed to providing a safe work environment and ensuring team members are properly trained in all aspects of their work. Therefore, the company’s Environmental, Health and Safety Program (EHS) is designed to integrate EHS initiatives into all aspects of business operations. The program encompasses five key components as follows:
• Leadership provided through partnership with Operations and EHS Teams;
• Policy Guidelines outlining company and regulatory requirements;
• Education and Awareness which is disseminated throughout Grainger’s Operations;
• Goals and Measurements defined as Key Performance Indicators; and
• Monitoring and Recognition to evaluate progress intermittently throughout the year and recognize achievements.
10,000 employees or more
Construction - Industrial Facilities and Infrastructure