Executive Assistant

The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co.; Akron (OH); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. is seeking an Executive Assistant to provide high-level administrative support to an elected company officer, ensuring the efficient operation of the executive office and alignment with corporate policies.

You will prepare, organize, format, and maintain correspondence, presentations, and reports using Microsoft Office and database systems; coordinate domestic and international travel, including flights and accommodations; and develop filing, tracking, and

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 3+ years of Goodyear secretarial/administrative experience or 6+ years of comparable secretarial/exec. admin. experience.
• Expert proficiency with Microsoft Office and ability to learn and use applicable database systems.
• Strong organization, communication, interpersonal, and judgment skills; able to manage confidential information and multiple priorities; shorthand skills may be needed.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive administrative support to an elected company officer and help ensure the efficient operation of the executive office.
• Prepare, organize, format, and maintain correspondence, presentations, reports, and other business documents using Microsoft Office and applicable database systems.
• Review and process inquiries, correspondence, and communications, routing materials to the appropriate department or division.
• Coordinate complex domestic and international travel arrangements, including company aircraft or commercial flights, accommodations, and ground transportation.
• Review and analyze data to prepare reports and documents supporting department, division, and broader business activities.
• Develop and maintain effective filing, tracking, and follow-up systems aligned with organizational objectives.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Database systems

Organization

Communication

Judgment

Confidential information

Shorthand skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

The Executive Assistant provides high-level administrative support to an elected company officer, such as an Executive Vice President, Senior Vice President, or Strategic Business Unit President. This role ensures the efficient and orderly operation of the executive’s office while supporting company policies and corporate objectives. The Executive Assistant regularly interacts with individuals inside and outside the company and must demonstrate discretion, tact, sound judgment, and professionalism.

Why This Role Matters

Enables executive leadership to remain focused on strategic priorities by coordinating essential administrative activities and office operations. Serves as a trusted point of contact for internal and external stakeholders, handling inquiries and sensitive information with discretion. Supports effective business decision-making by organizing information, analyzing data, and preparing accurate reports and documents. Promotes efficient collaboration across departments and divisions through timely communication, organization, and follow-up.

What You Will Do

Provide comprehensive administrative support to an elected company officer and help ensure the efficient operation of the executive office. Prepare, organize, format, and maintain correspondence, presentations, reports, and other business documents using Microsoft Office and applicable database systems. Review and process inquiries, correspondence, and communications, using sound judgment to resolve issues or route materials to the appropriate department or division. Coordinate complex domestic and international travel arrangements, including company aircraft or commercial flights, accommodations, and ground transportation. Review and analyze data to prepare reports and documents supporting department, division, and broader business activities. Develop and maintain effective filing, tracking, and follow-up systems aligned with organizational objectives.

What We’re Looking For

High school diploma or equivalent. At least 3 years of Goodyear secretarial or administrative experience, or at least 6 years of comparable secretarial or executive administrative experience. Expert proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and the ability to learn and use applicable database systems. Strong organization, communication, interpersonal, and judgment skills, with the ability to manage confidential information and multiple priorities; shorthand skills may be needed.

Goodyear is one of the world's largest tire companies. It employs about 63,000 people and manufactures its products in 48 facilities in 19 countries around the world. Its two Innovation Centers in Akron, Ohio, and Colmar-Berg, Luxembourg, strive to develop state-of-the-art products and services that set the technology and performance standard for the industry. For more information about Goodyear and its products, go to www.goodyear.com/corporate

Goodyear is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any characteristic protected by law.

At Goodyear, we make life's connections easier every day. People around the world count on us to get them where they need to go, now and into the future. But our relentless pursuit of forward motion doesn't just keep the world moving. It shapes a workplace that celebrates our different talents, experiences, and culture. It inspires us to continue developing our skills and encourages our career moves all while keeping us focused on building a better future for our associates, our business, and the planet. Come discover the opportunities ahead with Team Goodyear.

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Reasonable workplace accommodations are considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only those inquiries concerning a request for a reasonable workplace accommodation will be responded to.

Goodyear is an Equal Employment Opportunity and affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regards to that individual's race, color, religion or creed, national origin or ancestry, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, genetic information, ethnicity, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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