Job Description
Work Arrangement:
This role is categorized as hybrid, but four days per week on site. This means the successful candidate is expected to report to GM's Global Technical Center in Warren four times per week, at a minimum.
The Role:
The Executive Administrative Assistant will provide support to multiple executives in the Research & Development organization. Your role will include ensuring smooth operations and effective communication for the group. This position requires a proactive individual with exceptional organizational skills, attention to detail, the ability to manage multiple tasks, and the capability to build and maintain relationships across the enterprise. ?The successful candidate thrives in fast-paced, high-energy teams, and is adaptable to change. You should be able to solve problems through action, make high-quality decisions, and think with a strategic mindset. Graceful management of ambiguity, cultivation of innovation, and an insatiable desire to collaborate are all required to be successful in the role. ?
What You'll Do: ?
Administrative Support: Provide comprehensive administrative support including managing complex calendars and travel arrangements, scheduling meetings, managing expenses and badge requests.
Document Preparation: Create, edit, and format documents and presentations. Ensure all materials are accurate, professional, and align with team standards.?
Communication: Serve as a liaison between the executives and internal/external stakeholders. Craft clear and impactful communications and handle confidential information with discretion and professionalism.?
Team Coordination: Organize and facilitate team meetings and events, including finding conference rooms, preparing agendas, organizing safety presenters, taking notes, and following up on action items as needed.
Initiative : Identify opportunities for process improvement and take the initiative to implement solutions that enhance productivity and efficiency.? Provide back up support to others as needed.
Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work across various departments to gather information, coordinate efforts, and ensure the successful completion of projects. Build and maintain strong relationships with colleagues at all levels, particularly EA peers on other teams.
Travel: Assist leaders with their travel arrangements and submission of travel expenses.
Event Planning: Assist in the planning and execution of events, ensuring all logistics are handled seamlessly as needed.?
Your Required Skills & Abilities: ?
3 - 5+ years' experience supporting executive leaders is required
Must demonstrate a high level of integrity and discretion handling confidential matters?
Demonstrated ability to operate in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
Ability to look ahead, proactive anticipation of leader and business needs
Demonstrated ability to work independently in an ever-changing environment?
Highly proficient in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint), virtual meeting tools (e.g., Teams), chat tools (e.g., Slack), and travel tools (e.g., Concur).
Highly proficient verbal and written communication skills
Must exhibit excellent organizational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks effectively
Strong attention to detail and accuracy is required
Foster a positive environment and teamwork
What Will Give You A Competitive Edge:
Professional training and/or certification(s) in administrative skills/support
Experienced in supporting multiple executives simultaneously
Experience and interest in modern work management tools, such as those similar to JIRA or Glean.
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 job is not eligible for relocation benefits. Any relocation costs would be the responsibility of the selected candidate.
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