Executive Administrative Assistant - Norwalk

Job Description Summary · Position is responsible for providing general administrative support for GE Aerospace Senior Leaders in Treasury and Finance while also assisting team with operational tasks. This role requires exceptional attention to detail, discretion, and the ability ...

Job description

Job Description Summary

Position is responsible for providing general administrative support for GE Aerospace Senior Leaders in Treasury and Finance while also assisting team with operational tasks. This role requires exceptional attention to detail, discretion, and the ability to balance multiple priorities. The ideal candidate will thrive in a dynamic environment, exercise good judgment in a variety of situations, demonstrate strong written and verbal communication, administrative and organizational skills. Candidate is also expected to have and maintain a notary designation to support business needs.

Job Description

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Executive Support
  • Assists with calendar management.  Able to coordinate daily activities, prioritize inquires and requests, as well as troubleshoot conflicts. Will work in conjunction with the leader to ensure smooth day-to-day engagements.
  • Provides a bridge for smooth communication between the leader's office and internal departments; Able to maintain credibility, trust and support with senior management.
  • Ability to work with key external relationships (banks, consulting firms, etc) to facilitate meetings and coordinate communications.
  • Coordinate travel arrangements; create travel trip itineraries; arrange for transportation, lodging, and other needs while traveling; communicate with supervisors while traveling to ensure that they are fully informed of all issues arising; process and reconcile T&L expense accounts; print and submit/mail VAT reports, if necessary.
  • Works closely and effectively with the leaders to keep them well informed of upcoming commitments and responsibilities, following up appropriately.
  • Demonstrated ability to be discreet, flexible, work in a fast-paced environment, deal well with ambiguity.
  • May be required to schedule, plan and organize logistical details for in-house and off-site meetings, training and events.
  • Develop and prepare agendas for various departmental meetings; coordinate and attend staff meetings as appropriate; prepare and distribute minutes to appropriate personnel, on an as needed basis.
  • Maintain filing and records management systems and other office flow procedures which may be confidential.
  • Prepare, track and coordinate mail and shipments for the organization. Able to effectively acquire and maintain inventory of office supplies and equipment within budget constraints
  • Helps support community responsibility events/activities.
  • Able to identify the necessary credentials to ensure proper access to employees, both US and Foreign Nationals, as well as visitors, to protect GE Proprietary information and comply with government regulations. Knowledge of point of contacts and tools for all requests.
  • Facilities coordination: manage new hire working space, office moves, update floor plans, report building issues and communicate as necessary. Maintain office equipment, report any issues or request service to keep equipment operation. Custodian of organization resources.
  • Demonstrated ability to manage contacts using Outlook to conduct up-to-date database entry, track and manage highly classified correspondence, and facilitate relationships with key stakeholders. Helps keep organization charts, phone lists, and birthday lists up to date.
• Operations Support
  • Assist with invoice management, including tracking, processing, and filing.
  • Support bill payment activities and ensure timely execution of financial obligations.
  • Coordinate with the finance team to maintain accurate records and documentation.
  • Provide administrative support for audits, reconciliations, and other finance-related processes.
• Additional Responsibilities
  • Maintain and utilize a Notary Public designation to support company documentation needs.
  • Contribute to process improvements and administrative efficiency across the organization.
  • Support ad hoc projects and initiatives as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

High school diploma / GED

Minimum of 5 years' experience as an administrator, preferably within a large organization.

DESIRED CHARACTERISTICS

• Knowledge of general office management and current computer/office communications technologies; Proficient in Microsoft Software: PowerPoint, Word, Excel and Outlook.
• Able to run reports in Excel, Access, Business Objects and other data gathering programs. Input and update data into Oracle databases.
• Self-Starter, proactive, able to work independently, able to maintain confidentiality and handle matters discreetly.
• Effective time management and organizational skills; able to balance multiple priorities.
• Able to effectively interact and communicate with senior level management, corporate contacts and external customers.
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communications including strong grammatical skills. High attention to detail.
• Able to quickly identify and prioritize goals and uses resources. Able to create solutions and meet deadlines, while considering both strategy and efficiency.
• Team player with strong interpersonal skills, capable of working within a globally diverse team across different time zones and businesses. 

The base pay range for this position is $63, ,000. The specific pay offered may be influenced by a variety of factors, including the candidate's experience, education, and skill set. This position is also eligible for an annual discretionary bonus based on a percentage of your base salary. This posting is expected to close on 2/26/26.

Healthcare benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage; access to a Health Coach, a 24/7 nurse-based resource; and access to the Employee Assistance Program, providing 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling and referral services. Retirement benefits include the GE Retirement Savings Plan, a tax-advantaged 401(k) savings opportunity with company matching contributions and company retirement contributions, as well as access to Fidelity resources and planning consultants. Other benefits include tuition assistance, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, disability insurance, life insurance, and paid time-off for vacation or illness. 

General Electric Company, Ropcor, Inc., their successors, and in some cases their affiliates, each sponsor certain employee benefit plans or programs (i.e., is a "Sponsor"). Each Sponsor reserves the right to terminate, amend, suspend, replace, or modify its benefit plans and programs at any time and for any reason, in its sole discretion. No individual has a vested right to any benefit under a Sponsor's welfare benefit plan or program. This document does not create a contract of employment with any individual.