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Administrative Assistant
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An Office or Administrative Assistant performs administrative work in an office. Works in a wide variety of office settings, such as a company or business, or a government office or school. Manages paper and electronic files, uses office equipment including computers, responds to phone calls and emails, routes mail and maintains calendars and schedules.
$42,471 / year median in Michigan
-11% projected decline
Job Description
At Tenneco, we don't follow industry standards; we set them, and we don't settle for being best-in-class because we hustle to be better than best-in-class. Whether it's our Core Values - radical candor, simplify, organizational velocity, tenacious execution and win - or our Get Stuff Done (GSD) mindset, we're determined to become the most trusted partner and best manufacturer and distributor to the transportation industry. With a product portfolio as expansive as it is innovative, an obsessive commitment to quality and excellence, and a global presence, we're all about getting stuff done, so we can win. How do we make it happen? Through the Tenneco Way. Fueled by our Core Values, a winning mindset and a relentless commitment to excellence, the Tenneco Way is how we win. It's what keeps Team Tenneco bold, driven, and unapologetically focused on pushing past limits and redefining success. Here, you'll work alongside a team of relentless problem-solvers who are committed to making a tangible impact. If you're ready to break boundaries, deliver results, and enjoy the ride along the way, you'll thrive here.
Want to learn more about who we are? Check out our website to discover the Tenneco WayThe Administrative Assistant to the VP GM provides high-level administrative and organizational support to ensure the efficient operation of PS NVH. This role manages calendars, coordinates meetings and travel, prepares correspondence and reports, and helps maintain smooth communication across internal and external stakeholders. The position requires strong judgment, discretion, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Manage the VP GM's calendar, including scheduling meetings, resolving conflicts, and prioritizing appointments
Coordinate domestic and international travel arrangements, including itineraries, lodging, transportation, and expense reporting
Prepare, format, and distribute correspondence, presentations, reports, and other business documents
Organize meetings by scheduling attendees, preparing agendas and materials, and supporting follow-up on action items
Serve as a point of contact for internal and external stakeholders on behalf of the VP GM
Maintain confidential files, records, and sensitive business information with a high level of discretion
Screen and prioritize incoming emails, calls, and requests for timely response or escalation
Support department activities, special projects, and events as needed Track deadlines, priorities, and deliverables to help ensure timely follow-through
Assist with office operations and administrative processes that support the broader leadership team
JOB REQUIREMENTS
High school diploma required; associate or bachelor's degree preferred
Prior administrative support experience required, including experience supporting senior leaders or executives Strong organizational, time management, and multitasking skills
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
Ability to handle confidential information with professionalism and discretion
Experience supporting a vice president or senior executive in a corporate or manufacturing environment
Experience coordinating complex schedules, travel, and leadership meetings
Familiarity with expense reporting systems and internal business processes
Equal opportunity employer as to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities