AdministratIve Associate

Cummins Inc.; Columbia Township (MO); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Cummins Inc. is looking for an experienced Administrative Associate to join our team in Columbia, MO. The role involves providing comprehensive administrative support, managing correspondence, and ensuring accuracy in reports and data entry tasks.

Ideal candidates will have strong prioritization and organizational skills, along with a high school diploma or equivalent. Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools, especially Excel and PowerPoint, is essential. Join us in a diverse and inclusive workplace.

Qualifications

• Strong ability to prioritize tasks and manage competing deadlines.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience with data entry and report generation.

Responsibilities

• Provides administrative support and conducts research.
• Manages routine administrative tasks and prepares correspondence.
• Maintains departmental policies and ensures documentation is accurate.

Skills

Prioritization

Communication skills

Data entry

Organizational skills

Problem-solving skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

We are looking for a talented Administrative Associate to join our team specializing in Administrative Support in Columbia, MO.

Responsibilities

• Provides administrative support by conducting research, preparing statistical reports, and responding to routine to complex information requests.
• Gathers, compiles, and verifies data and accurately enters it into reports, presentations, forms, and office systems such as databases and spreadsheets.
• Completes data collection, data entry, and generates reports related to various departmental activities.
• Manages routine administrative tasks including preparing correspondence, scheduling meetings, arranging conference calls, and greeting visitors.
• Responds to internal and external inquiries regarding departmental processes, ensuring prompt and accurate communication.
• Prepares and submits payment documentation for vendors, suppliers, and third parties; processes entries in accounting systems and handles follow-up inquiries.
• Maintains departmental policies and procedures and ensures documentation is up to date.
• Participates in departmental improvement projects and serves as an informal resource to less experienced colleagues.
• Performs other administrative duties as needed in alignment with organizational and departmental procedures.

Qualifications

• Strong ability to prioritize tasks, manage competing deadlines, and maintain attention to detail in a fast‑paced environment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with a customer‑focused mindset.
• Demonstrated experience with data entry, report generation, and office productivity tools (e.g., Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, databases).
• Ability to handle sensitive information with professionalism and discretion.
• Strong organizational and problem‑solving skills.
• Experience working cross‑functionally with internal teams and external stakeholders.
• Ability to explain complex topics clearly to diverse audiences.
• Familiarity with payment processing and document tracking systems is a plus.
• Channel Readiness experience is a plus but not required—training will be provided for the right candidate.
• Education, Licenses, Certifications: High school diploma or certificate of completion of secondary education or equivalent experience to the extent such experience meets applicable regulations. This position may require licensing for compliance with export controls or sanctions regulations.
• Experience: Basic computer proficiency with the ability to navigate business software systems, enter and maintain customer and service records, create and close work orders, and process warranty documentation accurately and efficiently.
• Basic computer proficiency with the ability to navigate business software systems, enter and maintain customer and service records, create and close work orders, and process warranty documentation accurately and efficiently.

At Cummins, we are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer dedicated to diversity in the workplace. Our policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified persons without regard to race, gender, color, disability, national origin, age, religion, union affiliation, sexual orientation, veteran status, citizenship, gender identity and/or expression, or other status protected by law. Cummins validates the right to work using E‑Verify and will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), with information from each new employee’s Form I‑9 to confirm work authorization. Visit http://EEOC.gov to know your rights on workplace discrimination.