Executive Assitant

Crane Company • Elyria, OH

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Crane Aerospace & Electronics is seeking an Executive Assistant at its Elyria, Ohio location. The Executive Assistant to the Vice President of Quality performs administrative and office support activities for one or more executives in Aerospace & Electronics. The position calls for professionalism, discretion, and strong organizational skills to support the executive team effectively.

The role coordinates executive schedules, meetings, communications, travel, records, and presentations; serves as a liaison between executives and stakeholders; and supports administrative consistency by training and guiding other Administrative Assistant employees. It may also support organizational initiatives and site events. The position is based in a standard office environment at a manufacturing facility, with occasional exposure to manufacturing-related conditions and required personal protective equipment.

Requirements

• Five or more years of experience supporting executive-level positions.
• High-level proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Strong customer service, interpersonal, and leadership skills.
• Ability to work independently and be self-directed.
• Proactive approach and flexibility in response to change.
• Ability to multitask and prioritize a heavy workload.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with internal staff and outside professionals.
• Two-year degree or equivalent.
• Where the position requires access to Controlled Data or Information, only US Persons will be considered, consistent with ITAR requirements.

Nice To Haves

• Executive- or senior-level administrative or project management experience in a business environment.

Responsibilities

• Proactively manage Outlook calendars, perform schedule maintenance, and resolve scheduling conflicts.
• Schedule and coordinate internal and external meetings, including virtual and hybrid meetings.
• Manage incoming and outgoing mail, package delivery, and correspondence.
• Prepare and organize accurate, timely materials for meetings, appointments, and presentations.
• Coordinate complex global and domestic travel, including multi-city itineraries, travel documents such as visas and passports, and expense reporting.
• Compile, create, and maintain reports, databases, and charts using software such as Excel, PowerPoint, and SharePoint.
• Partner with management to foster a collaborative working environment, promote leadership, and exercise sound judgment and professionalism.
• Train, mentor, and guide other Administrative Assistant employees to support consistency across the organization.
• Serve as a liaison between the executive team and internal and external stakeholders, ensuring clear communication and follow-up on key initiatives.
• Maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information with discretion.
• Perform other tasks assigned by the supervisor or management.
• Identify opportunities to improve and streamline administrative processes and their quality and efficiency.
• Assist management with implementing organizational changes and initiatives.
• Support planning and coordination of site-level events, including employee engagement events and executive visits.

Benefits

• Health care, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance starting the first day of the month.
• 15 days of paid time off, accruing from the first day of employment.
• 12 paid holidays per year.
• 401(k) plan with company match.
• Education reimbursement, eligible after six months of employment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Associate degree