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What they do
A Project or Program Administrative Assistant provides administrative assistance to a program team or project management team. Organizes files and assists with record keeping and data base management. Manages team calendars and helps to organize meetings and events. Provides administrative support for program activities, financial reports and budgets, grants or project proposals; may help to arrange travel.
$54,506 / year median in Michigan
-4% projected decline
Job Description
QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Qualifications may be waived by management. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.- Willingness and flexibility to go above and beyond to learn the product, the processes / procedures and the customers by embracing a commitment to delivering business results
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Independent problem solving ability, self motivated and hard working
- Solid planning abilities and organizational skills
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Excellent computer skills including experience Microsoft Office products and some experience in Program Management software such as Microsoft Project
EDUCATION
&/orEXPERIENCE
Pursuing degree or recent graduate in Engineering, Business Administration or related field. Previous internship experience in Program Management, Engineering or related field preferred but not requiredDUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Assist and support Project Leaders by providing administrative maintenance and data input within the project timing plan
- Track and monitor progress within the project timing plan and communicate reminders of past due tasks which includes setting up reminders, scheduling team meetings or conference calls, and escalating issues to Project Leader when required
- Assist in tracking project team activities from manufacturing facilities to ensure complete and timely accomplishment of functional tasks
- Work with the project team to ensure sample parts are provided on time and meet customer requirements
- Help to identify and manage project risks
- Monitor tooling pictures and evaluate and process tooling invoices
- Attend and participate in various cross-functional meetings
- Study and understand customer portals to better support each customer's process
- Other responsibilities as assigned by the Director of Sales or Vice President of Program Management The above is intended to describe the essential job functions and requirements for the performance of this job.