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Administrative Assistant

at Caterpillar, Inc. in Peoria, Illinois, United States

Job Description

Career Area:

Business Support Services

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.

Caterpillar is seeking an experienced Administrative Assistant to support Law Security & Public Policy leaders and their respective teams.

This role will provide administrative support as follows: 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, budget information, planning and executing team events.

In addition to the above duties, the incumbent must maintain high confidentiality and professionalism, and spend a significant amount of time organizing and expediting workflow through the managers’ offices. Job duties also require the use of advanced levels of understanding and skill in modifying software applications, utilizing advanced functions in word processing or spreadsheet applications, and advanced graphics.

What You Will Have:

+ Seasoned, advanced administrative skills gained through 3 – 5 years of experience supporting leaders of departments and organizations.

+ Strong interpersonal skills are required as well as proficiency in managing the daily activities of an office or work area.

+ Previous experience in the legal field is highly recommended.

+ Excellent oral and written communication, ability to multitask while paying attention to details, strong customer focus, act with a sense of urgency, conduct themselves with diplomacy and professionalism, enjoy meeting and helping people.

+ Advanced expertise in use of computer software programs such as Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

What You Will Get:

+ Networking & Professional Growth: With more than 100,000 employees and locations around the globe, Caterpillar offers many opportunities for growing your career and your network. You’ll have a variety of options and support available to help you pursue the career and live the life you want for yourself!

+ Competitive Wages and Benefits: We offer a variety of other benefit programs, including health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, tuition reimbursement, vacation time, volunteer days and more.

+ Our Total Rewards packages include competitive base pay and the potential for an annual performance-based incentive.

Additional Information:

+ The location for this position is Peoria, IL.

+ Relocation assistance is not available for this position. Any relocation costs incurred would be the responsibility of the selected candidate.

About Caterpillar

Caterpillar 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. #LI

Visa 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:

July 10, 2024 – July 22, 2024

Any 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 (http://flows.beamery.com/caterpillarinc/talcom) .

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Job Posting: JC262485903

Posted On: Jul 12, 2024

Updated On: Jul 20, 2024

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