Executive Administrative Assistant

General Motors; United States; Hybrid; USD 84,000 - 129,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangement

Relocation benefits

Job summary

General Motors is seeking an Executive Administrative Assistant to support multiple executives within the AV/AI Platform organization. The role demands high organizational skills, proactive problem solving, and strong collaboration across the enterprise.

The candidate will handle calendars, travel, meetings, and documents while maintaining discretion and delivering effective communication with stakeholders. Hybrid work with in-office presence required several times per week is expected.

Qualifications

• 3-5+ years’ experience as an Executive Administrative Assistant supporting Executives/Leaders
• Highly proficient in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint)
• Demonstrates a high-level of integrity and discretion handling confidential matters
• Ability to operate in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
• Exhibits excellent organizational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks effectively
• Ability to look ahead, proactive anticipation of leader and business needs
• Must be flexible and demonstrate strong learning agility
• Associate or bachelor’s degree
• Professional training and/or certification(s) in administrative skills/support
• Previous experience supporting within tech or software work environments

Responsibilities

• Administrative Support: Provide comprehensive administrative support including managing complex calendars and travel arrangement, scheduling meetings, and managing expenses.
• Project Management: Assist with projects, ensuring deadlines are met and objectives are achieved. Track project progress and provide updates, as necessary.
• Document Preparation: Create, edit, and format documents, spreadsheets, and presentations. Ensure all materials are accurate, professional, and align with team standards.
• Communication: Serve as a liaison between the executives and internal/external stakeholders. Craft clear and impactful communications and handle confidential information with discretion and professionalism.
• Team Coordination: Organize and facilitate team meetings and events, including preparing agendas, taking notes, and following up on action items.
• Initiative: Identify opportunities for process improvement and take the initiative to implement solutions that enhance productivity and efficiency.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work across various departments to gather information, coordinate efforts, and ensure the successful completion of projects. Build and maintain strong relationships with colleagues at all levels, particularly EA peers on other teams.
• Event Planning: Assist in the planning and execution of internal and external events, ensuring all logistics are handled seamlessly as needed.

Job description

Job Description

The Role:

We are seeking an Executive Administrative Assistant to support multiple Executives (and Senior Leaders) within our AV/AI Platform organization. The position will provide administrative support, ensuring smooth operations, back up support as required and effective communication for this dynamic group. We require a proactive individual with exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail, the ability to manage multiple tasks, and the capability to build and maintain relationships across the enterprise.

The successful candidate should appreciate a fast-paced, high-energy team and be adaptable to change. You should be able to solve problems through action, make high-quality decisions, and think with a strategic mindset. Graceful management of ambiguity, cultivation of innovation, flexibility and an insatiable desire to collaborate are all required to be successful in the role.

What You’ll Do:

• Administrative Support: Provide comprehensive administrative support including managing complex calendars and travel arrangement, scheduling meetings, and managing expenses.
• Project Management: Assist with projects, ensuring deadlines are met and objectives are achieved. Track project progress and provide updates, as necessary.
• Document Preparation: Create, edit, and format documents, spreadsheets, and presentations. Ensure all materials are accurate, professional, and align with team standards.
• Communication: Serve as a liaison between the executives and internal/external stakeholders. Craft clear and impactful communications and handle confidential information with discretion and professionalism.
• Team Coordination: Organize and facilitate team meetings and events, including preparing agendas, taking notes, and following up on action items.
• Initiative: Identify opportunities for process improvement and take the initiative to implement solutions that enhance productivity and efficiency.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work across various departments to gather information, coordinate efforts, and ensure the successful completion of projects. Build and maintain strong relationships with colleagues at all levels, particularly EA peers on other teams.
• Event Planning: Assist in the planning and execution of internal and external events, ensuring all logistics are handled seamlessly as needed.

Your Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications):

• 3-5+ years’ experience as an Executive Administrative Assistant supporting Executives/Leaders
• Highly proficient in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint)
• Demonstrates a high-level of integrity and discretion handling confidential matters
• Ability to operate in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
• Exhibits excellent organizational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks effectively
• Ability to look ahead, proactive anticipation of leader and business needs
• Must be flexible and demonstrate strong learning agility

Skills that will give you a competitive edge (Preferred Qualifications):

• Associate or bachelor’s degree
• Professional training and/or certification(s) in administrative skills/support
• Previous experience supporting within tech or software work environments

Compensation:

The compensation information is a good faith estimate only. It is based on what a successful applicant might be paid in accordance with applicable state laws. The actual base salary a successful candidate will be offered within this range will vary based on factors relevant to the position, as well as geography of the selected candidate.

• The salary range for this role is $84,100 - $129,100.

GM does not provide immigration-related sponsorship for this role. Do not apply for this role if you will need GM immigration sponsorship now or in the future. This includes direct company sponsorship, entry of GM as the immigration employer of record on a government form, and any work authorization requiring a written submission or other immigration support from the company (e.g., H1-B, OPT, STEM OPT, CPT, TN, J-1, etc).

This role is categorized as hybrid. This means the selected candidate is expected to report to a specific location at least 3 times a week {or other frequency dictated by their manager}.

This job may be eligible for relocation benefits.

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