Job Description

Executive Administrative Assistant

 

General Motors is searching for an Executive Assistant to perform a wide range of administrative tasks and support multiple executives at the Warren Technical Center. Success as the point person for the Advanced Engineering Execution team will rely on your excellent interpersonal skills, outstanding time management, and initiative to independently research and collect needed information. Accuracy and attention to detail when making travel arrangements, calendaring, and scheduling are key. If you are an adaptable teammate interested in being on the pulse of an evolving campus with new and exciting ideas, we are interested in hearing from you! Please read below:

 

Responsibilities:

 

• Conserve leaders’ time by assuming administrative details to expedite email and phone correspondence
• Collaborate with GM Executives and their Admins on all levels
• Schedule meetings and maintain dynamic calendars
• Arrange U.S. and global travel, including passport, visa requirements, and expense reporting
• Manage dedicated conference room scheduling
• Exercise independent judgement in handling ambiguous tasks with minimal input from staff
• Back up other admins as necessary
• Lead multiple tasks while skillfully balancing interruptions
• Update records, confidential files, and reports
• Revise staff and department group distribution lists

 

Required:

 

• Associate Degree or equivalent experience
• 2-5 years of demonstrated ability as an Executive Assistant, Personal Assistant, or similar administrative type role
• High degree of discretion and confidentiality
• Confidence to work independently on projects in a fast-paced environment with changing timelines
• Skilled problem-solver with capability to determine solutions to unusual problems
• Proficient in Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Microsoft Teams, and video conferencing
• Outstanding interpersonal and relationship leadership skills to effectively collaborate with varying levels of the organization as needed
• High level of integrity, ability to deal with ambiguity, take initiative/self-directed
• Ability to work outside normal business hours as needed
• Up-to-date, valid driver’s license

 

GM does not provide immigration-related sponsorship for this role. Do not apply for this role if you will need GM immigration sponsorship now or in the future. This includes direct company sponsorship, entry of GM as the immigration employer of record on a government form, and any work authorization requiring a written submission or other immigration support from the company (e.g., H1-B, OPT, STEM OPT, CPT, TN, J-1, etc). This role is categorized as hybrid. This means the selected candidate is expected to report to a specific location at least 3 times a week {or other frequency dictated by their manager}. This job is not eligible for relocation benefits. Any relocation costs would be the responsibility of the selected candidate.

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