Administrative Assistant

Oshkosh Corporation • Appleton, WI

35d

About The Position

About Pierce, an Oshkosh company At Pierce Manufacturing, we build trucks that protect people and communities around the world. To our team, there is no room for anything less than providing the absolute best. Since 1913, building truck bodies on Model T Ford chassis in an old converted church has evolved to creating highly customized, carefully designed and engineering pumpers, aerials, tankers and rescue units that have no equal. Today, you'll find more than 30,000 Pierce apparatuses on the road that are making a difference in people's lives, every day. To us, every step in the process of building our trucks is personal. From innovation and expertise, to the customization and service. Our trucks are designed to perform under the toughest conditions. JOB SUMMARY: The Administrative Assistant provides departmental administrative support by conducting research, preparing reports, handling requests for information, receiving visitors, preparing travel schedules, arranging calls and scheduling meetings. Supports a medium to large team or a senior level manager. Works under broad supervision.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Three (3) or more years administrative support experience.

Nice To Haves

• Proficient with the Microsoft Suite: Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Word, etc.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• High degree of initiative, follow-through, and organizational skills.
• Excellent interpersonal communication (verbal and written) and collaboration skills.
• Ability to interface with personnel at all levels directly or virtually.
• Ability to manage confidential data.

Responsibilities

• Manage and coordinate the schedules and appointments of the department.
• Coordinate travel domestically and internationally, which includes assisting with passports and visas.
• Handle communications, take calls and messages, arrange conference calls.
• Coordinate and schedule meetings, including on-site and off-site, conferences, presentations, and celebrations.
• Assist with preparing presentations, which may include research and compiling data.
• Compile and prepare reports as required, ensuring due dates are met.
• Handle all miscellaneous administrative duties, which includes maintenance of electronic files, distribution of mail and communications, ordering supplies, printer maintenance, processing invoices, maintaining files, etc.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees