Senior Administrative Assistant
Pratt & Whitney, a recognized leading producer of the world's most advanced jet engines, is looking for dedicated individuals to become a part of our organization. If you would like to work in an dynamic environment and possess the motivation to incorporate new ideas into practice, this may be the opportunity you've been waiting for!
This is your chance to join a company steeped in history yet focused on the future by developing engines that provide step-change improvements for the next generation of commercial aircraft and fifth generation fighters. Pratt & Whitney, a pioneer in flight and technology, is part of the United Technologies Corporation (UTC) family. UTC is a Fortune 50 company located in over 4,800 locations in approximately 80 countries with $54 billion in revenues (2010).
ARDE', a division of Pratt & Whitney Rocketdyne, is a recognized leader in the design and manufacture of aerospace pressure vessels and subsystems. Come join our team as the Senior Administrative Assistant.
The primary responsibility of this position is the Administrative Assistant to the General Manager and Deputy General Manager. This individual needs to work well within a team to establish a cooperative work environment.
Responsibilities will include:
Answer, screen and direct phone calls effectively using considerable tact, diplomacy and courtesy
Provide periodic company phone coverage
Maintains calendars and schedule appointments, including travel arrangements
Submit travel reimbursements and coordinate corporate card reconciliation
Prepare meeting agendas and materials; take and transcribe minutes; maintain records
Participate in process improvement efforts in line with ACE objectives
Additional responsibilities include:
Control, release and distribution of engineering drawings and documents
Provide day to day assistance to contracts manager, engineering staff and program managers as needed
United Technologies Corporation is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.
Position is located in Carlstadt, NJ

AA/AS Degree or business school certification with 3 years experience preferred
Must have strong written and verbal communications skills to interface with other functional areas.
Must be highly skilled in Microsoft Office including Powerpoint.
Experience with an engineering or manufacturing company is preferred.