Administrative Assistant - Housekeeping

Abbott is a global healthcare leader that helps people live more fully at all stages of life. Our portfolio of life-changing technologies spans the spectrum of healthcare, with leading businesses and products in diagnostics, medical devices, nutritionals and branded generic medicines. Our 114,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.Working at AbbottAt Abbott, you can do work that matters, grow, and learn, care for yourself and family, be your true self and live a full life. You’ll also have access to:Career development with an international company where you can grow the career you dream of .Free medical coverage for employees* via the Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPOAn excellent retirement savings plan with high employer contributionTuition reimbursement, the Freedom 2 Save student debt program and FreeU education benefit - an affordable and convenient path to getting a bachelor’s degree.A company recognized as a great place to work in dozens of countries around the world and named one of the most admired companies in the world by Fortune.A company that is recognized as one of the best big companies to work for as well as a best place to work for diversity, working mothers, female executives, and scientists.The Opportunity This position works out of our Abbott Park, IL location in the GES Global Engineering Services division. This is an onsite position.As the Administrative Assistant - Housekeeping, you’ll provide general administrative and project-based support to directors, senior managers, and managers,as assignedWhat You’ll Work OnResponsibilities include all administrative functions of the department: answering phones, calendar management, scheduling travel, processing expense reports, meeting/event planning, creating or modifying business documents, managing correspondence, handling teleconference and mobile phone setups, acting as a liaison for remote access issuesAssists department with projects, including basic project management, basic research, and drafting communicationsUses and understands Microsoft Office Suite and other business-specific software, including the Corporate Travel Web site, document management system, and employee performance management systems (as applicable)Usesintermediate to advanced software skills to perform work assignedCoordinates and maintains departmental files, as assigned, in compliance with corporate and government regulationsCoordinates new employee office set-ups and onboardingFollow established coverage and back-up support plans to ensure departmental and divisional support needs are fulfilledResponsible for compliance with applicable Corporate and Divisional Policies and proceduresMaintains and manages department calendars and staffing recordsPrimary point of contact for the department’s annual purchase order processing and reconcilingSupport for other diverse projectsPosition Accountability / ScopeWorking with cross-functional teams in connection with projects and to provide division-wide supportIntermediate knowledge and understanding of business processes and requirementsFrequently handles confidential or business-sensitive informationMaintains and may manage calendars, including meeting and travelProactively identifies and resolves scheduling conflictsPoint of contact for team schedulesRequired QualificationsEducation: High School diploma or equivalent1+years of previous admin experience or equivalentOperates with general instruction and some supervisionIntermediate to advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, including PowerPoint, Excel, and Outlook, along with SAP and Ariba.* Participants who complete a short wellness assessment qualify for FREE coverage in our HIP PPO medical plan. Free coverage applies in the next calendar year.Learn more about our health and wellness benefits, which provide the security to help you and your family live full lives: www.abbottbenefits.comFollow your career aspirations to Abbott for diverse opportunities with a company that can help you build your future and live your best life. Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to employee diversity.Connect with us at www.abbott.com, on Facebook at www.facebook.com/Abbott and on Twitter @AbbottNews and @AbbottGlobal.The base pay for this position is $17.50 – $35.00 per hour. In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.