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Your Work Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc.

When you join Caterpillar, you're joining a global team who cares not just about the work we do – but also about each other. We are the makers, problem solvers, and future world builders who are creating stronger, more sustainable communities. We don't just talk about progress and innovation here – we make it happen, with our customers, where we work and live. Together, we are building a better world, so we can all enjoy living in it.

Caterpillar is seeking a highly motivated Administrative Assistant to provide advanced clerical and administrative support and relief of administrative detail to company executives, availing them the additional time for their top management responsibilities.

What you will do:

• Typing, filing, transcription, and/or shorthand.
• Operate a PC and standard software programs. The incumbent spends a significant amount of time organizing and expediting workflow through the supervisor’s office. Job duties also require the use of advanced levels of understanding and skill in Microsoft Office.
• Prepare expense books. Tend to all the details involved with manager's visits to Caterpillar domestic and overseas facilities and to other companies and unions. Coordinates visits of corporate customers to Peoria, coordinates airline travel, prepares expense books and reconciles manager's expense statement.
• Coordinate communications by receiving and passing along e-mails, notices, etc. Organize, complete, and maintain large projects such as a database for a process improvement. This might also include the direction and coordination of the activities of others such as temporary clerical help, co-ops, other administrative professionals, etc.
• Prepare presentation materials as needed.
• Schedule meetings and maintain calendars.
• Arrange customer/dealer/consultant visits including lodging, meals, scheduling, meetings, etc. Works with highly sensitive and confidential information.

What you will have:

Effective Communications: Understanding of effective communication concepts, tools and techniques; ability to effectively transmit, receive, and accurately interpret ideas, information, and needs through the application of appropriate communication behaviors.

Relationship Management: Knowledge of relationship management techniques; ability to establish and maintain healthy working relationships with clients, vendors, and peers.

Accuracy and Attention to Detail: Understanding the necessity and value of accuracy; ability to complete tasks with high levels of precision.

Planning and Organizing: Knowledge of the process of planning and arranging tasks and resources; ability to plan and organize both time and resources to get things completed while structuring and maintaining work in a systematic and highly methodical way.

Copywriting and Editing: Knowledge of copywriting and editing; ability to write, review and edit texts and documents to promote marketing.

What you will get:

• Our goal at Caterpillar is for you to have a rewarding career. Our teams are critical to the success of our customers who build a better world.
• Here you earn more than just a salary because we value your performance. We offer a total rewards package that provides benefits on day one (medical, dental, vision, RX, and 401K) along with the potential of an annual bonus. Additional benefits include paid vacation days and paid holidays.
• All qualified individuals - Including minorities, females, veterans and individuals with disabilities - are encouraged to apply.

Additional Details:

• Location: Peoria,IL

About Caterpillar

Caterpillar Inc. is the world’s leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, off-highway diesel and natural gas engines, industrial gas turbines and diesel-electric locomotives. For nearly 100 years, we’ve been helping customers build a better, more sustainable world and are committed and contributing to a reduced-carbon future. Our innovative products and services, backed by our global dealer network, provide exceptional value that helps customers succeed.

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EEO/AA Employer. All qualified individuals - Including minorities, females, veterans and individuals with disabilities - are encouraged to apply.

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