Executive Assistant

Methode Electronics is a global leader in innovative electronic solutions serving industries such as automotive industrial aerospace and consumer electronics. With a strong commitment to engineering excellence quality and continuous innovation Methode delivers cutting-edge technologies that power todays most advanced products. Our collaborative culture and focus on professional growth empower employees to make a meaningful impact while building rewarding careers. Joining Methode means being part of a forward-thinking team that values integrity creativity and driving the future of technology.

Summary

The Executive Assistant provides high-level administrative and operational support to four executives ensuring seamless day-to-day operations effective time management and exceptional coordination of executive priorities. This role requires a high degree of professionalism discretion sound judgment organization and the ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage complex executives calendars and schedules.
• Prioritizing competing demands and ensure executives are prepared for meetings and business activities.
• Oversee internal and external meetings including conference room preparation catering needs agendas and technology.
• Plan complex domestic and international travel arrangements including itineraries accommodations ground transportation and last-minute schedule changes.
• Handle highly confidential and sensitive information with the utmost discretion and professionalism.
• Anticipate executive needs and proactively manage administrative and operational requirements.
• Attend executive meetings as needed to document action items facilitate follow-up and ensure timely communication and execution of deliverables.
• Oversee internal and external event management special projects and initiatives working independently and collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders.
• Prepare analyze edit and format professional correspondence reports presentations and other executive-level materials using Microsoft Office and other business applications.
• Serve as a professional liaison between executives employees clients vendors and other internal and external stakeholders.
• Monitor follow-up items deadlines and commitments to ensure timely execution and completion.
• Exercise sound judgment when managing competing priorities responding to evolving business needs and escalating sensitive matters.
• Other duties as assigned to support the Executive Assistant to the Chief Executive Officer.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree or relevant experience.

• 8 years of progressive administrative/executive support managing multiple executives complex schedules and competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to interact effectively with individuals at all levels of an organization.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite including Word Excel PowerPoint and Teams.
• Strong calendar management meeting coordination and global travel planning capabilities.
• Demonstrated ability to manage confidential and sensitive information with discretion.
• Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship. Methode Electronics is not able to provide visa sponsorshipnow or in the futurefor this role.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Frequent hand motion and repetitive tasks including using a computer for typing. While performing the duties of this job the employee will occasionally do immediate reaching and overhead reaching to perform various duties frequent standing for varied amounts of time to perform various duties frequent walking for varied amounts of time to perform various duties. Squat or bend to perform various duties. Occasionally climb stairs.

Benefits and Perks:

Methode offers U.S. employees comprehensive benefits including Medical Dental Vision Hearing Life and Disability insurance educational assistance and paid time off benefits. Voluntary benefit plans include Accident Hospital Indemnity and Pet Insurance coverage. Employees also have access to valuable discount programs that can contribute to lowering costs off certain technology automotive and home appliance addition Methode provides an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and participation in the Companys 401(k) plan which includes a company contribution.

Methode Electronics is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability veteran status genetic information and other legally protected characteristics per the EEO Poster available here . If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process please send an e-mail to or call and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.