Executive Assistant & Office Administrator

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Position Title

Executive Assistant & Office Administrator 

Position Summary

The Executive Assistant & Office Administrator provides comprehensive, confidential administrative support to the Senior Vice President and Managing Director, Polymer Solutions. This role requires a highly organized and proactive individual capable of balancing high-level executive support with the logistical demands of maintaining a functional office environment. This position is located at Borchers HC in Westlake, OH and reports to the Director, Human Resources. Normal work hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. but may occasionally require flexibility. This role is eligible for Milliken’s hybrid work policy, which includes 3 days in the office and 2 work from home days.

Key Responsibilities – Executive Support (Approx 60%)

• Serve as the primary administrative support person for the Senior Vice President and Managing Director, Polymer Solutions President
• Manage a complex calendar and schedule of company executive(s) ensuring they can focus on highest leverage work
• Oversee all aspects of travel arrangements to include hotel, flight and ground transportation
• Draft, review and send communications on behalf of company executive(s)
• Organize and prepare for meetings, including gathering documents, coordinating meeting logistics, room reservations, preparing agendas and catering
• Prepare and submit expense reports on a timely basis
• Work closely with the leadership team and other Executive Assistants to provide support to the organization
• Answer inquiries independently, follow up with other departments to ensure that requests are carried out
• Understand how to prioritize meetings for executive(s) and manages daily schedule appropriately
• Prepare, edit, and format documents, reports, presentations (PowerPoint, Excel), and internal/external communications
• Plan and coordinate team building events & assist with special projects

Key Responsibilities – Facilities & Office Administration (Approx 40%)

• Oversee the day-to-day operations of the office to ensure a safe, clean, and functional environment
• Monitor and maintain inventory of office and breakroom supplies, placing orders efficiently and within budget
• Managing incoming and outgoing mail
• Process and approve PO’s and invoices related to general facility operations
• HR support – Assist HR with new employee onboarding/employee offboarding and other general HR related duties
• Ensure the facility complies with general safety standards and office policies are documented and followed

Qualifications – Required

• 5 years of experience supporting senior level leaders/executives
• Exceptional service orientation mindset
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint) suite
• Ability to make and build top notch presentations
• Analytical capability and comfortable with data and numbers
• Impeccable attention to detail
• Strong time management skills and ability to meet deadlines
• Excellent organizational skills
• High level of integrity and confidentiality
• Ability to work under time pressure and keep composure
• Team player with positive attitude
• Strong desire and interest to learn the business

Qualifications – Preferred

• Prior experience working with a global/international team
• SAP Experience

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