Executive Assistant Jobs

If you are an Executive Assistant looking for an opportunity to grow, Emerson has an exciting opportunity for you! Based in our Shakopee, MN location, you will perform broad, varied, and complex administrative duties in a responsible and confidential manner is support of a group of high level executives.
AS AN EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT YOU WILL:

• Utilize online tools in creating spreadsheets, graphs, charts, and presentations.
• Assure that correspondence represents company standard formatting to include appropriate English, grammar, spelling, punctuation, and proofreading.
• Compose correspondence, prepare reports and presentations requiring information from a variety of sources where formats may not be defined.
• Handle projects of an administrative nature which require confidentiality, discretion, and independent judgment.
• Manage the President’s calendar to include coordinating travel logistics, meetings, conferences etc.
• Respond to correspondence and requests, outlining specifics of what needs to be completed and/or instituting follow-up action.
• Screen calls, correspondence, and visitors. Answer routine questions, furnish information, and direct inquiries to the appropriate department, requiring an in-depth knowledge of company business, policies, procedures, and personnel.
• Communicate daily with personnel from all levels of the organization, both internally and externally to complete assigned tasks.

WHO YOU ARE:
You manage uncertainty with confidence anticipating land mines and planning accordingly. You provide timely and helpful information to individuals across the organization. You act with diplomacy and tact, understanding internal and external stakeholder requirements, expectations and needs. You break down objectives into appropriate initiatives and actions.
REQUIRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE & SKILLS:

• High school diploma or a general equivalency degree (GED)
• Legal authorization to work in the United States
• Six (6) years of broad administrative assistant experience including executive level.

PREFERRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE & SKILLS:

• Administrative assistant training and/or college education
• OFFICE

About Us
WHY EMERSON
Our Commitment to Our People
At Emerson, we are motivated by a spirit of collaboration that helps our diverse, multicultural teams across the world drive innovation that makes the world healthier, safer, smarter, and more sustainable. And we want you to join us in our bold aspiration.
We have built an engaged community of inquisitive, dedicated people who thrive knowing they are welcomed, trusted, celebrated, and empowered to solve the world’s most complex problems — for our customers, our communities, and the planet. You’ll contribute to this vital work while further developing your skills through our award-winning employee development programs. We are a proud corporate citizen in every city where we operate and are committed to our people, our communities, and the world at large. We take this responsibility seriously and strive to make a positive impact through every endeavor.
At Emerson, you’ll see firsthand that our people are at the center of everything we do. So, let’s go. Let’s think differently. Learn, collaborate, and grow. Seek opportunity. Push boundaries. Be empowered to make things better. Speed up to break through. Let’s go, together.
Work Authorization
Emerson will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. This is not a position for which sponsorship will be provided. Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F-1(including those with OPT or CPT) , H-1, H-2, L-1, B, J or TN, or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible for hire.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Emerson is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age, marital status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status. We are committed to providing a workplace free of any discrimination or harassment.
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About Emerson
Emerson is a global leader in automation technology and software. Through our deep domain expertise and legacy of flawless execution, Emerson helps customers in critical industries like life sciences, energy, power and renewables, chemical and advanced factory automation operate more sustainably while improving productivity, energy security and reliability.
With global operations and a comprehensive portfolio of software and technology, we are helping companies implement digital transformation to measurably improve their operations, conserve valuable resources and enhance their safety.
We offer equitable opportunities, celebrate diversity, and embrace challenges with confidence that, together, we can make an impact across a broad spectrum of countries and industries. Whether you’re an established professional looking for a career change, an undergraduate student exploring possibilities, or a recent graduate with an advanced degree, you’ll find your chance to make a difference with Emerson. Join our team – let’s go!
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