Principal Administrative Assistant

Emerson's Test & Measurement (T&M) Business Group is searching for our next Principal Administrative Assistant to join our Business Support Team. This professional will emphasize advanced organizational, communication, and project management abilities. They will use and highlight key areas such as independent decision-making, time management, and business awareness, all critical to efficiently managing tasks and supporting senior leadership. They will manage logistics for events, providing administrative support, and handling tools like Outlook and Teams are essential for smooth operations. The role demands high accountability, particularly in taking ownership of outcomes and acting in the organization's best interest. Additionally, it includes specific administrative duties like notary services and expense management. To address these areas effectively, seeking mentorship in prioritizing high-level tasks, improving project management strategies, and developing leadership in interpersonal efficiency would be valuable.In this Role, Your Responsibilities Will Be (including, but not limited to):

Judge the relative importance of issues and seek mentorship to address them

Sophisticated communication and organization skills

Proactively begin new tasks or projects

Improve efficiency of team by assuming responsibility for key outcomes and results

Time management to efficiently prioritize multiple projects/ assignments

Assist with planning and execution of events, including leading all logistics such as catering, gathering, and delivering supplies, and offsite errands in preparation for the events

Use advanced skills with tools (examples: Outlook, OneNote, Teams)

Business awareness and sensitivity

Calendar Management for Sr. Directors

Making decisions in the best interest of the organization

Project management: Ability to be a self-starter, taking ownership, and having the ability to complete the project with little to no direction

Ad-hoc project management such as SharePoint site updates; Email distribution updates; Org Chart updates; SRF or AP/AR back-up or other business project needs

Notary both business and personal for ELT Suite only

Expense management

Who You Are:

A model for our core values

Demonstrate high levels of trust and confidentiality

Able to quickly learn new systems and processes

Professional Maturity: strong emotional intelligence, integrity, able to take the good with the bad

Able to handle critical and confidential material

High tolerance for ambiguity

For This Role, You Will Need:

Relevant years of progressive work experience as an Administrative Assistant using Microsoft Applications

Relevant years of work experience with SharePoint

Strong interpersonal skills, with ability to build trust and achieve consensus

General Event management experience: Ability to lead, coordinate, and collaborate on events

Our Offer To You:WHY EMERSONOur Commitment to Our PeopleAt Emerson, we are motivated by a spirit of collaboration that helps our diverse, multicultural teams across the world drive innovation that makes the world healthier, safer, smarter, and more sustainable. And we want you to join us in our bold aspiration.We have built an engaged community of inquisitive, dedicated people who thrive knowing they are welcomed, trusted, celebrated, and empowered to solve the world’s most complex problems — for our customers, our communities, and the planet. You’ll contribute to this vital work while further developing your skills through our award-winning employee development programs. We are a proud corporate citizen in every city where we operate and are committed to our people, our communities, and the world at large. We take this responsibility seriously and strive to make a positive impact through every endeavor.At Emerson, you’ll see firsthand that our people are at the center of everything we do. So, let’s go. Let’s think differently. Learn, collaborate, and grow. Seek opportunity. Push boundaries. Be empowered to make things better. Speed up to break through. Let’s go, together.Work AuthorizationEmerson will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. This is not a position for which sponsorship will be provided. Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F-1(including those with OPT or CPT) , H-1, H-2, L-1, B, J or TN, or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible for hire.Equal Opportunity EmployerEmerson is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age, marital status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status. We are committed to providing a workplace free of any discrimination or harassment.Accessibility Assistance or AccommodationIf you have a disability and are having difficulty accessing or using this website to apply for a position, please contact: idisability.administrator@emerson.com .ABOUT EMERSONEmerson is a global leader in automation technology and software. Through our deep domain expertise and legacy of flawless execution, Emerson helps customers in critical industries like life sciences, energy, power and renewables, chemical and advanced factory automation operate more sustainably while improving productivity, energy security and reliability.With global operations and a comprehensive portfolio of software and technology, we are helping companies implement digital transformation to measurably improve their operations, conserve valuable resources and enhance their safety.We offer equitable opportunities, celebrate diversity, and embrace challenges with confidence that, together, we can make an impact across a broad spectrum of countries and industries. Whether you’re an established professional looking for a career change, an undergraduate student exploring possibilities, or a recent graduate with an advanced degree, you’ll find your chance to make a difference with Emerson. Join our team – let’s go!No calls or agencies please.Requisition ID : 24010385Emerson is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age, marital status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status. We are committed to providing a workplace free of any discrimination or harassment.