Overview
Administrative Assistant Jobs in Irving, TX at Caterpillar
Career Area:
Business Support 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.
Your Work Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc.
When you join Caterpillar, you’re joining a global team who care not just about the work we do – but also about each other. We are the makers, problem solvers and future work 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.
OurCaterpillar Defense Business Unitis one of the most distinctive and dynamic business units within Caterpillar. In Caterpillar Defense, as within all of Caterpillar, our priority is our customers and helping them build a better world. We touch nearly every element of the product value stream from procurement to design and manufacturing to delivery. Caterpillar Defense sells products across the entire portfolio of Caterpillar offerings. Cater pillar Defense is responsible commercial product sales to our US Department of Defense, Federal Civilian Agencies and our Allied partners and to also ensure compliance with federal regulations and export requirements.
We’recommittedto our customers, who build a better world with our products, services and solutions. We understand and show the value of why they should always choose us. We’re exploring new ideas and opportunities –innovatingto discover the breakthroughs necessary for tomorrow’s growth.
Through it all, we are one team  – creating and delivering world-class components and solutions superior to the competition.  Learn more about the Caterpillar Experience .
What You Will Do:
As anAdministrative Assistant,you will provide advanced clerical and administrative support and relief of administrative detail to the Vice President and General manager of Caterpillar Defense, availing them the additional time for their top management responsibilities. This individual must have a passion and enthusiasm for exceeding expectations of the role and thrive in a fast -paced environment.
Job duties include, but are not limited to the following:
Operate a PC and standard software programs, including the use of advanced levels of understanding and skill in Microsoft Office.
Prepare expense books.
Schedule and prioritize all appointments and meetings.
Organizing and expediting workflow through the supervisor’s office.
Organize, complete, and maintain large projects such as a database for 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, judgement, and initiative to continue the work responsibilities of the office in an efficient manner when the manager in unavailable. You must determine what can be handled immediately by direct reports, referred to others,…
Title: Administrative Assistant
Company: Caterpillar
Location: Irving, TX
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