Job Title: Administrative Support GeneralJob Description
We are seeking a highly reliable, proactive, and exceptionally organized Executive Administrative Assistant to provide comprehensive administrative and operational support to our Engineering Director. The ideal candidate will possess excellent interpersonal skills, a strong problem-solving aptitude, and a keen sense of inquisitiveness to anticipate needs and streamline processes. This role requires a professional who can manage highly confidential information with discretion and has a solid comprehension of business operations within an engineering environment. The Executive Administrative Assistant will play a crucial role in enhancing the Director's effectiveness and ensuring the smooth operation of their office and the broader engineering team.
Responsibilities
+ Provide comprehensive administrative support to the Engineering Director.
+ Manage calendar and scheduling to optimize the Director's time.
+ Handle confidential and sensitive information with discretion.
+ Streamline processes and anticipate the needs of the Director and the engineering team.
+ Facilitate communication and collaboration across the engineering department.
+ Prepare reports and presentations as required.
+ Maintain office organization and efficiency.
Essential Skills
+ Proven experience as an Executive Assistant, Administrative Assistant, or in a similar support role, preferably within an engineering, technology, or corporate environment.
+ Exceptional organizational and time management skills.
+ Strong work ethic and reliability.
+ Excellent written and verbal communication skills with high professionalism and attention to detail.
+ Ability to build rapport and collaborate effectively with diverse personalities at all levels.
+ Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and experience with collaboration tools (e.g., Microsoft Teams, SharePoint).
+ Solid comprehension of general business operations and eagerness to learn about engineering processes and terminology.
+ Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to think critically and independently.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
+ Experience in calendaring and reporting.
+ Ability to improve processes continually.
Work Environment
This position requires working four days in the office and one day from home, with core work hours from 8 AM to 5 PM.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract position based out of Dearborn, MI.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $23.67 - $23.67/hr.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
- Medical, dental & vision - Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital - 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available - Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) - Short and long-term disability - Health Spending Account (HSA) - Transportation benefits - Employee Assistance Program - Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Workplace Type
This is a hybrid position in Dearborn,MI.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Nov 26, 2025.
About Aston Carter:
Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® double diamond winner for both client and talent service.
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
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