Administrative Assistant

GE Vernova•Elgin Township, IL

2d•$79,800 - $119,800

About The Position

The role often requires adaptability, multitasking, and a proactive approach to ensure the office operates efficiently. By fulfilling these duties, administrative assistants play a pivotal role in maintaining organizational productivity and supporting both staff and management effectively.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution, OR a high school diploma/GED with at least 6 years of relevant experience in a related field.
3+ years of experience with MS Office software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and office equipment.

Nice To Haves

Strong ability to learn new digital tools for travel, ordering material, booking conference rooms, etc.

Responsibilities

Arranging meetings, appointments, and travel plans for managers or teams, and booking conference rooms and coordinating calendars to avoid conflicts at 4 different campuses.
Supporting onboarding processes for new hires and helping improve office processes and policies to enhance efficiency.
Coordinating visitors through registration at 4 different campus locations, transportation logistics, lodge reservations, conference room facilities, and refreshment and meal planning. This includes planning and operations around large symposia (300-600 people).
Providing general administrative support to managers, executives, or departments, ensuring smooth day-to-day operations.
Planning, preparing, editing, and formatting documents such as organizational newsletters, and reports using Microsoft Office Suite or similar software.
Ability to manage multiple tasks, prioritize work, and maintain attention to detail.
Clear oral and written communication, professionalism in interactions with staff, clients, and visitors. Strong interpersonal skills.
Ability to anticipate needs, resolve minor issues independently, and support workflow improvements.
Handling sensitive information with care and maintaining professional standards.

Benefits

medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage
access to Health Coach from GE Vernova, a 24/7 nurse-based resource
access to the Employee Assistance Program, providing 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling and referral services
GE Vernova Retirement Savings Plan, a tax-advantaged 401(k) savings opportunity with company matching contributions and company retirement contributions
access to Fidelity resources and financial planning consultants
tuition assistance
adoption assistance
paid parental leave
disability benefits
life insurance
12 paid holidays
permissive time off