(PRO) ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT

(PRO) ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT
* ‎2204043

Position Purpose:
Advanced level administrative assistant. Under limited supervision, performs
diverse and complex administrative assignments and tasks for
departments/internal customer groups.

Essential Functions:
* General/routine administrative duties. Prepares memos, letters, reports and documentation. May be of confidential nature
* May open and sort mail, order supplies.
* May maintain calendars
* Travel arrangements. International travel arrangements may be required.
* Perform department functions (filing, copying, org chart maintenance, metrics).
* Acts as liaison between the departments this position is supporting and key clients. May support internal customers/key clients.
* Schedule and prepare for department meetings and events requiring preparation of meeting materials and logistics (may include global coordination).
* Provides accurate compilation and reporting of data.
* Recognizes, initiates, and leads improvement activities.
Other Functions:
* May perform department timekeeping.
* May assist in other department functions including but not limited to: Regulatory Affairs, Manufacturing, Engineering Documents and Processes, Purchasing Coordination, etc.
* May require limited domestic travel
Working Environment / Physical Activities:
* General office.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
* Intermediate computer skills including complete MS Office Environment (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio). Knowledge and ability to use general office equipment, such as copiers, faxes, printers, computers, etc.
* Demonstrated commitment to quality and professionalism.
* The ability to perform intermediate tasks gained through experience and training. Tasks are routine and may be diverse requiring judgment and independent thinking. Often exposed to information of a confidential nature.
* The ability to assist other administrative assistants with tasks. Strong communication and interpersonal skills. Also, requires demonstrated ability to effectively interact with all levels of the organization.
* The ability to process multiple types of information and/or perform multiple tasks simultaneously with competing priorities. Practices effective time management.
* Maintain excellent concentration, organization and prioritization skills, not only for self but for those supported by this position.
* The ability and willingness to take ownership of work activities and ensure that they are completed accurately, efficiently, and in a timely manner. Also perform tasks with a high level of integrity.
* The ability to interact cooperatively and collaboratively with others as a team.
* The ability to define, diagnose, and resolve problems and the ability to make decisions in a timely manner, sometimes with incomplete information and under tight deadlines and pressure.
* The ability and willingness to take independent action and complete job tasks with minimal instruction. This includes the ability and willingness to recognize assignments or tasks that need to be completed, to seek out additional assignments or tasks, and to help others.
* Ability to function effectively and efficiently in a complex and demanding environment.
* The ability to coordinate domestic travel using an online travel management system (international travel may be required).
Education or Formal Training:
* US - High School diploma or GED.
* Continued Education, Training or Certifications, preferred.
Experience Required:
* Minimum ‎5 years experience with manager level or above.
* Minimal global cultural understanding and experience desired.
Woodward is an independent designer, manufacturer, and service provider of
control solutions for the aerospace and energy markets. Our aerospace systems
and components optimize the performance of fixed wing and rotorcraft platforms
in commercial, business and military aircraft, ground vehicles and other
equipment. Our energy-related systems and components enhance the performance
of industrial gas and steam turbines, reciprocating engines, compressors, wind
turbines, electrical grids and other energy-related industrial equipment. The
company's innovative fluid energy, combustion control, electrical energy, and
motion control systems help customers offer cleaner, more reliable and more
efficient equipment. Our customers include leading original equipment
manufacturers and end users of their products.

Woodward is an Equal Opportunity Employer
EO/AA/M/F/Disabled/Protected Veterans
Job General Administrative
Primary Location Saudi Arabia-Eastern Province-Al Khobar
Organization Woodward
Schedule FULL TIME
Shift 1st Shift / Day Job