Abbott is a global healthcare leader that helps people live more fully at all stages of life. Our portfolio of life-changing technologies spans the spectrum of healthcare, with leading businesses and products in diagnostics, medical devices, nutritionals and branded generic medicines. Our 114,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.

Our location in Lake County, Illinois currently has an opportunity for an Administrative Assistant. As an Administrative Assistant, you will provide advanced administrative support to the Vice President, Abbott Transition Organization (“ATO”) and one or more Divisional Vice Presidents and other managers/directors within the ATO.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Provide comprehensive administrative support to the team, including scheduling meetings, managing calendars, and coordinating travel arrangements.

• Prepare and edit correspondence, communications, presentations, spreadsheets and other documents.

• Coordinate and facilitate meetings, including preparing agendas, taking notes, and following up on action items.

• Assist with special projects and initiatives as needed.

• Maintain office supplies inventory and manage office logistics.

• May include some support for tracking budget expenditures.

• Coordinate and maintain departmental files both physical and electronic, in compliance with corporate and government regulations.

• Use intermediate to advanced software skills to perform work assigned.

• Use and understand Microsoft Office Suite and other business-specific software; including SAP and Corporate Travel Web site.

• Coordinate new employee office set-ups and onboarding.

• Responsible for coordination of Steering Committee meetings with, among other Officers and Suite executives. Including logistics (set-up webcast, verifying connectivity, attendee verification, meeting/ conference room schedules, etc.)

• Coordinate calendars with potential external (non-Abbott) company executive management teams

• Create POs and track

Position Accountability / Scope:

• Consistently interacts with high-level executives (including C-Suite interactions).

• Intermediate to advanced knowledge and understanding of business processes and requirements.

• Frequently handles highly confidential or business-sensitive information.

• Maintain and manage calendars, including meeting and travel scheduling.

• Proactively identifies and resolves scheduling conflicts.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE YOU’LL BRING

Required Qualifications:

• High School diploma or equivalent. Some college preferred.

• 10+ years of executive administrative experience is required.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and other relevant software

• High level of integrity and professionalism in handling sensitive and confidential information

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

• Strong problem solving skills and attention to detail

• Proactive thinker

WHAT WE OFFER

At Abbott, you can have a good job that can grow into a great career. We offer:

• Training and career development, with onboarding programs for new employees and tuition assistance

• Financial security through competitive compensation, incentives and retirement plans

• Health care and well-being programs including medical, dental, vision, wellness and occupational health programs

• Paid time off

• 401(k) retirement savings with a generous company match

• The stability of a company with a record of strong financial performance and history of being actively involved in local communities

Learn more about our benefits that add real value to your life to help you live fully: www.abbottbenefits.com

Follow your career aspirations to Abbott for diverse opportunities with a company that provides the growth and strength to build your future. Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to employee diversity.

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The base pay for this position is $24.75 – $49.55 per hour. In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.

An Equal Opportunity Employer

Abbot welcomes and encourages diversity in our workforce.

We provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities.

To request accommodation, please call 224-667-4913 or email corpjat@abbott.com