Administrative Assistant (2)

Career Area:Business Support ServicesJob 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.It's More Than a Job, It's a CareerCaterpillar is seeking an experienced Administrative Assistant to support Law Security & Public Policy leaders and their respective teams in Peoria, Illinois.What You Will Do:• Schedule meetings, organize, and maintain calendars for team members• Make travel arrangements, such as booking flights, transportation, hotels, and managing expense books• Prepare presentation materials and display presentation material in various meetings• Maintain records and prepare reports such as organization charts, records retention, and budget information• Plan and execute team events• Maintain high confidentiality and professionalism while spending a significant amount of time organizing and expediting workflow through the managers’ officesWhat You Will Have:• Accuracy and Attention to Detail: Understanding the necessity and value of accuracy; ability to complete tasks with high levels of precision.• Collaborating: Knowledge of collaborative techniques; ability to work with a variety of individuals and groups in a constructive and collaborative manner. Conduct themselves with diplomacy and professionalism, and enjoy meeting and helping people• 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.• Flexibility and Adaptability: Knowledge of successful approaches and techniques for dealing with change; ability to adapt to a changing environment and be comfortable with change.• Managing Multiple Priorities : Knowledge of effective self-management practices; ability to manage multiple concurrent objectives, projects, groups, or activities, making effective judgments as to prioritizing and time allocation.• Problem Solving: Knowledge of approaches, tools, techniques for recognizing, anticipating, and resolving organizational, operational or process problems; ability to apply knowledge of problem solving appropriately to diverse situations• Office Administration: Knowledge of office administration activities; proficient in carrying out ongoing office administration tasks effectively and efficiently in support of local and remote teams.• Microsoft Office : Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office products (Microsoft Outlook, Excel, and PowerPoint); Advanced levels of understanding and skill in modifying software applications, utilizing advanced functions in word processing or spreadsheet applications, and advanced graphicsTop Candidates Will Also Have:• Bachelor’s degree and/or significant experience supporting leaders of departments and organizations as well as large and diverse teams• Previous experience within the legal fieldAdditional Information:• The position is located in Peoria, IL• Relocation assistance is not available for this position. Any relocation costs incurred would be the responsibility of the selected candidate• Sponsorship is not available for this positionWhat You Will Get:• Our goal at Caterpillar is for you to have a rewarding career. Our teams are critical to the success of our customers who build a better world.• Here you earn more than just a salary because we value your performance. We offer a total rewards package that provides benefits on day one (medical, dental, vision, RX, and 401K) along with the potential of an annual bonus. Additional benefits include paid vacation days and paid holidays.• All qualified individuals - Including minorities, females, veterans and individuals with disabilities - are encouraged to apply.About CaterpillarCaterpillar Inc. is the world’s leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, off-highway diesel and natural gas engines, industrial gas turbines and diesel-electric locomotives. For nearly 100 years, we’ve been helping customers build a better, more sustainable world and are committed and contributing to a reduced-carbon future. Our innovative products and services, backed by our global dealer network, provide exceptional value that helps customers succeed.Final details:Please frequently check the email associated with your application, including the junk/spam folder, as this is the primary correspondence method. If you wish to know the status of your application – please use the candidate log-in on our career website as it will reflect any updates to your status.#LIVisa 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:August 27, 2024 - September 17, 2024Any 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 .