Career Area:
Business Services

Job Description:

Your Work Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc.

When you join Caterpillar, you're joining a global team who cares not just about the work we do - but also about each other. We are the makers, problem solvers, and future world builders who are creating stronger, more sustainable communities. We don't just talk about progress and innovation here - we make it happen, with our customers, where we work and live. Together, we are building a better world, so we can all enjoy living in it.

This role will constantly change with demands and needs of executives across the business and the person in this role will need to be ready to act quickly, shift gears, and perform administrative duties with a high level of confidentiality. This role is seeking someone with experience in supporting executives, is exceptionally organized, is capable of multitasking, managing calendars, and supporting heavy business travel. This candidate will help build a positive team environment and establish working relationships inside and outside of the group. Superior attention to detail and ability to meet tight deadlines. Ability to complete complex tasks quickly with little to no guidance and react with appropriate urgency to situations that require a quick turnaround. Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal. Strong analytical skills. Ability to prioritize and handle multiple assignments at any given time. High level of integrity and discretion. Impeccable attention to detail. Ability to work effectively with minimal supervision.

• Coordinate internal and external meetings for multiple executives' hectic and complex calendars
• Organize team and large offsite events as needed
• General office duties as needed
• Build cross-functional relationships between departments
• Schedule meetings and maintain executive's calendar with the ability to independently decide what is scheduled, and when, based on priorities
• Coordinate travel arrangements (domestic and international) and prepare itineraries with the ability to anticipate potential travel obstacles
• General expense reports; reconcile corporate accounts
• Create polished presentations and documents using Microsoft Office products
• Screen e-mail messages and telephone calls; judge appropriately when and how to respond
• Compose professional correspondences
• Coordinate key events; assist with planning
• Arrange customer/dealer/consultant visits including lodging, meals, scheduling, meetings, etc.
• Handle multiple projects and meet deadlines
• Work on ad hoc assignments as needed
• Ability to recognize and maintain the confidentiality of work materials
• Willingness to take initiative and ownership of projects, as needed
• Provide back-up support for other Assistants when required
• Typing, filing, transcription, and/or shorthand
• Operate a PC and standard software programs

In addition to the above duties, the incumbent spends a significant amount of time organizing and expediting workflow through the supervisor's office. Job duties also require the use of advanced levels of understanding and skill in Microsoft Office.

Incumbents must be able to organize, complete and maintain large projects such as a database for a process improvement. This might also include the direction and coordination of the activities of others such as temporary clerical help, co-ops, other administrative professionals, etc.

Uses discretion, judgment and initiative to continue the work responsibilities of the office in an efficient manner when the manager is unavailable. The incumbent must determine what can be handled immediately by direct reports, referred to others, held for manager's return or completed by the administrative assistant independently. Works with highly sensitive and confidential information.

Ensures travel and lodging accommodations as required by the manager. The incumbent must tend to all the details involved with manager's visits to Caterpillar domestic and overseas facilities and to other companies and unions. Coordinates visits of corporate customers to Peoria, coordinates airline travel, prepares expense books and reconciles manager's expense statement.

Coordinates large conferences, special events involving customers, community leaders or business associates and employee and company events. Responsible for travel and lodging accommodations, arranging plant tours, product demonstrations, meals, etc.

Operates a personal computer for purpose of typing, scheduling meetings, calendaring of events and activities, sending and receiving messages, and uploading and downloading information utilizing various software programs.

Incumbents who perform satisfactorily on this job become part of the candidate pool for Executive Assistant positions.

Basic Qualifications

• Previous administrative experience gained at sectional, divisional and/or departmental levels
• Ability to think and work independently, have superior organizational skills and maintain a high-level of confidentiality
• Previous experience managing complex calendaring requirements, travel arrangements, email prioritization, reporting, event coordination, and expense books
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Experience with Microsoft Office including Outlook, SharePoint, Teams, PowerPoint, Word, Excel, etc

Top Candidates Will Also Have:

• General knowledge of company organization and its operations with a detailed knowledge of functions and responsibilities of the departments within the assigned area
• Application of seasoned, advanced administrative skills gained through years of experience and challenge in the more advanced and complex features of the activities of an office or work area

Additional Information:

• This position requires the candidate to work full-time at the Dallas / Irving, TX office.
• Relocation assistance is NOT available for this position
• Visa sponsorship is NOT available with this position.
• This position will require up to 10% travel
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Summary Pay Range:
$28.70 - $51.45

Compensation and benefits offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, job level, market location, job-related knowledge, skills, individual performance and experience. Please note that salary is only one component of total compensation at Caterpillar.

Benefits:

Subject to plan eligibility, terms, and guidelines. This is a summary list of benefits.

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits*

• Paid time off plan (Vacation, Holidays, Volunteer, etc.)*

• 401(k) savings plans*

• Health Savings Account (HSA)*

• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)*

• Health Lifestyle Programs*

• Employee Assistance Program*

• Voluntary Benefits and Employee Discounts*

• Career Development*

• Incentive bonus*

• Disability benefits

• Life Insurance

• Parental leave

• Adoption benefits

• Tuition Reimbursement

• These benefits also apply to part-time employees

This position requires working onsite five days a week.

Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position.

Posting Dates:

Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen.

Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer, Including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities. Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply.

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With 2024 sales and revenues of $64.8 billion, Caterpillar Inc. is the world’s leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, off-highway diesel and natural gas engines, industrial gas turbines and diesel-electric locomotives.

Caterpillar does business on every continent, principally operating through three primary segments – Construction Industries, Resource Industries and Energy & Transportation – and provides financing and related services through our Financial Products segment