Job details

Prin Admin Assistant

Career Area:

Administrative Support

Job 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.

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES:

Principal accountabilities may include, but are not limited to:

Coordinate and perform complex administrative tasks, often of a confidential nature, using department procedures and Solar's policies. Prioritize own workload and establish administrative methods and procedures for functional area and related administrative support.
Research and resolve a wide range of problems in accordance with department objectives, using discretion and sound judgment to facilitate workflow.
Compose and prepare detailed reports, presentations, correspondence, meeting minutes, graphs, tables, charts and spreadsheets, including the use of graphics and text art. Includes researching and assembling information and materials from various sources.
Exercise some independent judgment in initiating, planning, coordinating and implementing a variety of large projects or functions. Plan and organize offsites, including price negotiation for equipment rental, catering services, and banquet room fees.
Use advanced computer skills for various software packages including set up and maintenance of databases. Create and generate purchase requisitions and maintenance requests. Use advanced features of electronic mail and time management.
Provide phone coordination including backup phone coverage. Coordinate communications to keep information flowing within department, between departments, with suppliers, and customers.
Maintain multiple calendars for management and conference rooms; coordinate, plan, organize meetings, programs and events; make travel arrangements which may include hotel rooms, car rentals, and calendar coordination for all travelers.
Train or assist department personnel and peers in office procedures, voice mail, electronic mail, time management, as well as limited training in software applications. Recommend changes to improve office efficiency.
Setup and maintain specialized resource files. Authorize limited departmental expense and cost control for supplies, purchase requisitions, check requests, and department purchases.
Provide leadership to peers, team members or other administrative personnel. May include troubleshooting employee concerns.

Compensation & Benefits
Base salary for this role ranges from $ 52,937.00, to $ 79,405.00. Actual salary will be based on experience. The total rewards package, beyond base salary includes:

Annual incentive bonus plan*
Medical, dental and vision coverage starting day 1
Paid time off plan (Vacation, Holiday, Volunteer, Etc.)
401(k) Savings Plan including company match
Health savings account (HSA)
Flexible spending accounts (FSAs)
Short and long-term disability coverage
Life Insurance
Parental leave
Employee Assistance Programs
Voluntary Benefits and Employee Discounts
Career Development
Subject to annual eligibility and incentive plan guidelines

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.

Summary Pay Range:

$52,937.00 - $95,285.00

Compensation and benefits offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, job level, market location, job-related knowledge, skills, individual performance and experience. Please note that salary is only one component of total compensation at Caterpillar.

Benefits:

Annual incentive bonus plan*

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Paid time off plan (Vacation, Holiday, Volunteer, Etc.)

401k savings plan

Health savings account (HSA)

Flexible spending accounts (FSAs)

Disability benefits

Life Insurance

Parental leave

Healthy Lifestyle Programs

Employee Assistance Programs

Voluntary Benefits and Employee Discounts

Tuition Reimbursement

Career Development

Subject to annual eligibility and incentive plan guidelines.

EEO/AA Employer. All qualified individuals - Including minorities, females, veterans and individuals with disabilities - are encouraged to apply.

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By Solar Turbines

In spite of its name, products from Solar Turbines are not powered by the sun. The Caterpillar subsidiary designs, manufactures, and services industrial gas turbines. Its products are used in oil and gas production, natural gas transmission, and c...

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TEAM SIZE

LOCATION

Hybrid, based in San Diego, CA

DATE POSTED

July 22, 2023