Senior Administrative Assistant
This Senior Administrative Assistant role provides administrative support for Marketing and R&D members, both in the Morrisville office as well as in the field / global locations. The role reports directly to the VP of Marketing, with a matrix reporting relationship to the VP of R&D, and supporting their broader teams as needed. Interfacing with field sales management is routine, with ongoing occasional interaction with field sales reps. This position will also coordinate closely with the Executive Assistant to Surgical BU President, as well as their administrative peers.
Principal Responsibilities :
- Maintain calendars and coordinate meetings, webinars, and conference calls. Prepare agendas, publish minutes, and prioritize schedules as necessary. Seek / find / control meeting and lodging space for key meetings as necessary.
- Develop and process presentations, letters, documents, spreadsheets, charts, and reports using Microsoft Office software.
- Prepare, process, and complete expense reports for assigned direct staff through the expense reporting system.
- Arrange domestic and international business travel, including necessary reservations and supporting critical international documentation supporting such.
- Manage the new vendor set up, purchase orders and check request process for marketing vendors and where applicable, R&D vendors.
- Maintain the compliance folders for local / regional / global trade shows.
- Support the new hire onboarding process, include coordinating computer setup, updating email distribution lists and establishing initial 1 : 1 meet and greet meetings.
- Maintain and order office supplies.
- Schedule and plan for meetings, in-house and offsite, inclusive of catering needs
- Assist in planning team activities.
- Maintain existing and create new files, contact lists, itineraries, and mailings as needed.
- Monitor deadlines & track progress toward task completion, communicating with management as appropriate.
- Complete other duties as assigned.
Education / Experience Requirements :
A high school diploma and direct relevant prior administrative support of senior leadership positions or executive staff is a must, with expectation of 6-8 years of experience minimum. A bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience with 4-6 years of administrative experience would be a plus.Specialized Skills / Other Requirements :
Proficiency / expertise in Microsoft Office suite, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.This role will also interface with Marketing team members outside the US (Ireland and England), so global cultural sensitivity is a must. Prior experience booking international and domestic travel is also a must.Excellent oral and written communication skillsExcellent organizational skillsHigh attention to detailAbility to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Develops alternative solutions; Team-oriented with strong interpersonal skills.Customer Service - Responds promptly to customer needs; Responds to requests for service and assistance.Oral Communication - Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; Listens and gets clarification; Responds well to questions; Participates in meetings.Written Communication - Writes clearly and informatively; Edits work for spelling and grammar.Teamwork - Balances team and individual responsibilities; Gives and welcomes feedback; Supports everyone's efforts to succeed.Organizational Support - Follows policies and procedures; Completes administrative tasks correctly and on time; Supports organization's goals and values.Professionalism - Reacts well under pressure; treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position.Adaptability - Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.Attendance / Punctuality - Is consistently at work and on time.Dependability - Follows instructions, responds to management direction.Initiative - Volunteers readily; Takes independent actions and calculated risks; Asks for and offers help when needed.Innovation - Generates suggestions for improving work.