Executive Assistant

This position is generally varied, including complex administrative duties and project-oriented assignments which require the use of sound judgment and discretion, confidentiality, independent assessment and resolution of complex situations/problems.Must have the ability to respond to shifting priorities.Organizing senior leadership team meetings, managing calendars, scheduling meetings with senior leaders around the country, making complex domestic and international travel arrangements for Leadership team and managing expense reports.The Senior Administrative Assistant may scan mail for the executives and highlight items for review or action; may respond to routine correspondence under own signature or draft response for executive’s review.Screens calls and responds to complex inquiries from all levels of the organization and/or external sources regarding a variety of questions.Must have ability to make last minute changes to calendar due to shifting priorities. Must often make decisions without prior approval from assigned leaders.Monitor progress on presentations and make adjustments as needed.Must have the ability to take on an active role in the delivery of select projects in addition to assuming a project management role.Qualifications:A minimum of an Associate’s degree is preferred.A minimum of 5 years of administrative experience.Experience providing Administrative support to VP level (or above) with global responsibility.Excellent collaboration, time management and teamwork skills are required in order to coordinate and accomplish company activities.Proven ability to solve problems creatively.Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office programs (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook) is required.Experience managing multiple complex calendars via Outlook is required.Excellent analytical, verbal and written communications skills, with exceptional interpersonal skills are desired.The ability to multi-task, work with minimal supervision, and achieve results in a fast-paced environment.Proven ability to complete projects according to outlined scope, budget, and timeline.Must be able to manage multiple priorities, maintain confidentiality, and operate with poise and professionalism in a complex, high-profile and rapidly changing environment.Sense of urgency required while maintaining a high degree of professionalism.Experience working in a global organization is preferred.This position will be located in Princeton, NJ and may require up to 10% travel.Why you might like working here:You love autonomy and the accountability for results.You like working for a family run company, market leader in the premium domestic appliance.You like working for a company that believes in the aspiration to do it forever better and to be forever better.A competitive compensation package.100% covered Life and long-term disability insurance.Wellness discounts on medical premiums.401k with company match.Generous Employee Purchase program.Wellness and volunteer Programs.Engaging Employee Activities.ABOUT MIELEWhat does it take for a family run company to become world market leader in the premium domestic appliance and commercial machine segment? It takes more than offering average products, run-of-the-mill service or short-sighted actions. It also requires the aspiration to do it forever better and to be forever better. This stance accounts for a good working environment at Miele and the success of our products.Our colleagues can rest assured that those who live up to our standards of quality and professionalism grow personally and professionally. No matter if they are at entry levels or managers.Miele asks a lot of its employees. They are expected to develop and manufacture worldwide market premium products that are "Immer Besser". In return, they receive the most valuable thing Miele can give them: that they themselves become "Immer Besser" - in all of their professional and personal abilities."Immer Besser" is therefore an entrepreneurial success principle from which customers and employees benefit in equal measure. We call this principle "MAKE IT BETTER. BE BETTER".Miele is an Equal Opportunity Employer and supports and enforces a drug-free workplace. EOE/AA:M/F/D/V

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