Executive Assistant To The President
Crane Aerospace and Electronics has an exciting opportunity for an Executive Assistant to the President at our Lynnwood, WA location. Crane Aerospace & Electronics supplies critical systems and components to the aerospace and defense markets. Located in the epicenter of United States aviation manufacturing, our Lynnwood, Wash., facility delivers industry-leading aerospace & defense power and fluid solutions.
Job Summary : The Executive Assistant to the President will provide high-level administrative support, ensuring the efficient operation of the President's office. This role requires exceptional organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to handle sensitive information with discretion. The ideal candidate will be a proactive problem solver with excellent communication skills and a strong ability to manage multiple priorities.
Essential Functions
- Professionally represent the company President when interfacing with customers, organizing company events, reviewing correspondence and responding to inquiries made to the President.
- Create effective working relationships with the Crane Corporate staff and their respective executive assistants. Ensure that corporate staff visits to A&E sites have solid planning and execution.
- Create effective working relationships with the Assistants of key customer executives.
- Work closely with the A&E VP of Sales and Marketing to create and maintain a customer contact plan for the A&E President.
- Provide proactive follow-up on action-items assigned by President to any member of the A&E staff. Ensure these actions are completed on a timely basis.
- Complete special product as assigned by the President. May include creative problem solving, progress oversight, working with multiple company departments and extensive company research
- Confidentiality the executive assistant will have access to company confidential information. Maintain the highest integrity and confidentiality of all sensitive information.
Strategic Planning
Organizes and coordinates staff meetings, off-sites and org eventsGiven little to no direction, is free to explore and determine methods to accomplish objectives that support department vision or goals or increase leader capacityServe as the primary point of contact between the President and internal / external stakeholders to address questions and research requests between the executive, his / her peers and his / her leadership team. Handle correspondence, draft emails, and prepare reports and presentations.Understand business goals and organizational prioritiesTravel And Company Meetings
Leads the travel arrangements for multiple executives (domestic and international) both in and outside the department. Publishes agenda, prepares travel docs and proactively manages disruptions in travel plansDevelop itineraries and agendas for executive travel, including scheduling flights, securing travel documents (e.g. VISA's), arranging other transportation, and booking accommodations. Monitor the progress of executive travel to ensure that changes are managed proactivelyActively seek to improve professional skill set and capabilities through active engagement in industry status, educational opportunities, and membership in relevant professional organizationsAttend regular A&E staff meetings and capture / maintain action items in a standard format. Follow-up with action owners to ensure that items are completed on a timely basisMake arrangements for standard company meetings such as AOP, IC, Strategic Planning, etc.Prepare and submit all expense report for the presidentAssist in planning and coordinating company eventsSchedule And Email Management
Actively maintain & manage the A&E president's personal schedule using Microsoft Outlook. Ensure that standing meetings are maintained, ensure that sufficient personal working time is reserved for the president, and make schedule adjustments to accommodate emergent meetingsProvide daily / weekly schedule reminders to the president to ensure appointments are kept on timeMonitor the president's incoming business e-mail. Work closely with the president to ensure that all correspondence from Customers, Crane executives, and A&E employees are addressed on a timely basisSets annual calendar with key business cycles in mind and proactively identifies calendar dependenciesPresentations And Reports
Assist the President with the creation of professional presentations to be used in both external and internal communicationsConduct research and gather information to support the President's decision-making processEstablish and assist President with the management of regular reports such as the weekly President's report to ensure timely and complete submittalProvide the president with soft and hardcopy summaries of key reports and KPI's for the A&E BusinessSupport Of Other A&E Leadership Team Members
As time allows, provide support to the A&E VP of Finance, VP Sales and Marketing, VP HR, and VP OperationsNon-Essential Functions
Identify opportunities to improve and streamline the quality and efficiency of work and aid management in the implementation of organizational changeMinimum Qualifications
Experience : Eight (8) or more years of experience supporting an executive level position(s)Education / Certification : Bachelor's degree preferred, but not required.Knowledge : High level MS Office proficiency (Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint)Skills / Abilities : Strong customer service, interpersonal, and leadership skills; Self-directed and able to perform assignments independently; Demonstrated pro-active approach and flexibility with change; Ability to multitask and prioritize a heavy workload; Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with internal staff and outside professionalsEligibility Requirement : This position may require access to Controlled Data or Information. Where the position requires such access only US Persons will be considered. As a US Department of Defense contractor, we are bound by International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR).Preferred Qualifications
Executive or senior level administrative / project management experience in a business environmentWorking Conditions
Standard office environmentWork requires substantial visual concentration on detailWorking conditions are normal for a manufacturing environmentManufacturing operations may require the use of safety equipment to include but not limited to : eye safety glasses, gowning, masks, hearing protectors, heel / wrist straps and any other required PPEMay be exposed to unusual environmental conditions such as loud noises, cold temperatures, confined spaces, dust or fumesFlexible and willing to work overtime outside of typical office hours if necessaryStanding : 5%Sitting : 95%Lifting (in pounds) : up to 25 poundsPushing (in pounds) : up to 25 poundsMental / Visual : use of computer and basic office equipmentWorkspace : cubicle / deskTop Benefits
Benefits : Health care, dental, vision, life and disability insurance starting the first day of the monthTime Off : 15 days of paid time off that start accruing your first day at Crane and 12 paid holidays per year.401k Retirement Plan : 401k plan with company matchEducation Reimbursement : eligible after 90 days of employmentSalary range : $118,900 - $155,500. Several factors contribute to actual salary, including experience in a similar role or performing comparable job responsibilities, skills, training, and other qualifications. Some roles may be eligible for participation in performance-based bonus programs.