Administrative Associate-OCU-Non-Technical-1st Shift

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Job Summary:

Coordinates documents and gathers and inputs data related to assigned administrative support duties for a team, department, function or other organizational leader/group. Completes work with a limited degree of supervision.

Key Responsibilities:

Provides administrative support by conducting research, preparing statistical reports and addressing routine to complex information requests. Gathers, compiles and verifies information and enters it accurately into documents such as reports, presentations or forms; and office systems such as databases or spreadsheets. Completes data collection, data entry and report generation on various departmental related activities. Performs associate functions as preparing correspondence, receiving visitors, arranging conference calls and scheduling meetings. Responds to, or redirects, routine to complex inquiries from external or internal sources about the organization/department, its activities, or processes so callers/visitors are answered promptly and accurately. Prepares documentation for payment of vendors, suppliers and other third parties as applicable; submits documentation and enters request for payments into accounting system; responds to inquiries from accounts payable and payees. Documents and maintains departmental policies and procedures. Participates as a team member on departmental related business improvement assignments and projects as needed. Performs other routine to complex administrative activities as needed per the established procedures of the organization and/or department. Act as an informal resource for colleagues with less experience.

Manages specialty documents, correspondence and web pages, including letters, reports, emails, presentations, memos, faxes, etc.; uses appropriate tools for required work including Microsoft Word, Power Point, and Excel to track, analyze, document, report data, and maintain web pages; reviews documents and proofreads work for grammar and spelling, accuracy, consistency of terms, and completeness; ensures document text and graphics adhere to corporate and organization guidelines and standards.

Acquires, reviews, analyzes, interprets, inputs, and formats accurate data into mainframe, intranet, spreadsheets, databases and other electronic tools. Interfaces and communicates with internal and external customers; directs people to the appropriate resource; researches solutions and responds to email and phone inquiries with minimal input from direct supervisor; interacts effectively with all levels of employees throughout the company. Schedules meetings, calls, and other interactions based on the priorities of the leader and/or function; arranges travel; submits expense reports in a timely manner.

Gathers input for budgets; tracks and updates budget forecasts; prepares reports for the department summarizing budget status. Prepares documentation for payment of vendors, consultants, and suppliers; submits documentation and enters request for payments into accounting system; approves transactions; responds to inquiries from accounts payable and payees. Initiates, develops, leads, and participates in improvement processes; actively participates in self- and team audits and resulting process improvements. Understands the structure of the organization and maintains a strong network across departments; draws on network to answer questions, solve problems, and successfully execute responsibilities.

Demonstrates confidentiality in execution of all responsibilities. Performs other duties as required, to get the job done. Travel as required by the work.

Responsibilities

Competencies:
Values differences - Recognizing the value that different perspectives and cultures bring to an organization.

Action oriented - Taking on new opportunities and tough challenges with a sense of urgency, high energy, and enthusiasm.

Communicates effectively - Developing and delivering multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences.

Customer focus - Building strong customer relationships and delivering customer-centric solutions.

Ensures accountability - Holding self and others accountable to meet commitments.

Plans and aligns - Planning and prioritizing work to meet commitments aligned with organizational goals.

Data Analytics - Discovers, interprets and communicates qualitative and quantitative data; determines conclusions relying on knowledge of business or functional frameworks; simultaneously applies statistics, data validity, data visualization, and problem solving approaches to effectively extract meaningful patterns and business insights; presents conclusions and outcomes that enable data driven business decisions.

Data Communication and Visualization - Constructs a tale of the business problem, root cause, solution options, and opportunities through illustrating data visually, including reports and dashboards.

Education, Licenses, Certifications:
High school diploma or certificate of completion of secondary education or equivalent experience to the extent such experience meets applicable regulations.
This position may require licensing for compliance with export controls or sanctions regulations.

High school diploma, GED or equivalent required. Must pass typing and all related testing.

Experience:
Requires significant relevant work experience or specialized skills obtained through education, training or on-the-job experience.

Four year experience/education requirement accomplished through one of the following: Bachelors degree, associates degree and at least two years of relevant experience, or at least four years of relevant experience required.

Qualifications

This position will support the General Managers of Pickup Engine Business and Alternate Fuel & Delivery Business.

The ideal candidate will be a motivated self-starter with experience in managing challenging schedules, communicating and collaborating with various stakeholders and leaders, coordinating with OEM customer contacts on events and schedules, and overall works well in a team environment. This role will spend time between CMIC and COB, with minimum 3 days in the office.

Company

Cummins is an equal opportunity employer. Our policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified persons without regard to race, sex, color, disability, national origin, age, religion, union affiliation, sexual orientation, veteran status, citizenship, gender identity, or other status protected by law.
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