Administrative Assistant

Emerson • Austin, TX

11d

About The Position

We are seeking a highly skilled, proactive, and detail-oriented Executive Administrative Assistant (EA) to support the Vice President GM and the PBU leadership team within Emerson’s Test & Measurement Business Group. This role is critical in enabling executive effectiveness in a fast-paced, global organization.
The ideal candidate is an exceptional organizer, trusted partner, and proactive problem-solver who thrives in dynamic environments, anticipates needs, and brings a high degree of professionalism, discretion, and operational excellence.

Requirements

• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, highly dynamic, and matrixed environment.
• Strong problem-solving mindset with a proactive, solutions-oriented approach.
• High cultural awareness and ability to collaborate effectively across regions and time zones.
• Absolute discretion and integrity in handling sensitive information.
• Strong executive presence, professionalism, and emotional intelligence.
• Ability to anticipate needs, manage ambiguity, and operate with strategic foresight.
• High level of accountability, ownership, and attention to detail.
• 2+ years of experience supporting senior executives, preferably in a global enterprise environment.
• Advanced proficiency with collaboration and productivity tools (Outlook, Teams, SharePoint, OneDrive, OneNote).
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Strong organizational, prioritization, and time-management skills with the ability to manage competing priorities.
• Experience supporting global leadership teams across multiple time zones.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Legal Authorization to work in the United States – sponsorship will not be provided for this role

Responsibilities

• Provide high-level executive administrative support to the VP & GM and PBU leadership team.
• Own and expertly manage complex executive calendars, meetings, and global travel logistics.
• Drive efficient workflows, systems, and operating rhythms that improve leadership effectiveness.
• Act as a key liaison between executives and internal/external stakeholders.
• Handle highly sensitive and confidential information with the utmost discretion and integrity.
• Prepare, submit, and track expense reports and related administrative processes.
• Coordinate and prioritize global leadership meetings, offsites, and team events.
• Proactively manage priorities, deadlines, and action items to ensure seamless project execution.
• Continuously optimize administrative processes to improve efficiency, accuracy, and scalability.
• Anticipate executive needs and proactively resolve issues before they escalate

Benefits

• We provide a variety of medical insurance plans, with dental and vision coverage, Employee Assistance Program, 401(k), tuition reimbursement, employee resource groups, recognition, and much more.
• Our culture offers flexible time off plans, including paid parental leave (maternal and paternal), vacation and holiday leave.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed