COMM3830-Administrative Assistant Job in Warsaw, Indiana Us
Founded in 1927 and headquartered in Warsaw, Indiana, Zimmer is a worldwide leader in designing, developing, manufacturing and marketing orthopedic reconstructive, spinal and trauma devices, dental implants, and related surgical products. Zimmer has operations in more than 27 countries around the world and sells products in more than 100 countries. Zimmer's 2010 sales were approximately $4.2 billion. The Company is supported by the efforts of more than 8,000 employees worldwide.
Zimmer Corporate offices are based in Warsaw, Indiana, located three-hours east of Chicago in the scenic northern Indiana lake country. Corporate functions based in Warsaw include Research and Development, Legal, Finance and Treasury, Brand Management, Marketing Communications and Medical Education including the home facility for the global Zimmer Institute. Also based in Warsaw are Clinical and Regulatory Affairs, global Public Affairs and Corporate Marketing and global Human Resources functions.
Home to Zimmer Corporate offices, Manufacturing, Distribution and Research and Development centers, Warsaw is located in north central Indiana about an hour from South Bend or Fort Wayne and three-hours east of downtown Chicago. Warsaw and the surrounding Kosciusko County has a population of about 75,000. Warsaw is known as the "Orthopedic Capital of the World," with many orthopedic-related companies in the area, including three of the world’s largest. With more than 100 lakes the county is historically known as a major summer resort area.
Job Summary
Provides administrative and secretarial support to designated function. This position involves high level contact and requires effective communication with Zimmer senior management, as well as surgeons, distributors, etc. A significant portion of the job involves planning, coordinating and making domestic and international travel arrangements that are frequently subject to last minute changes.
Principal Duties and Responsibilities
Expected Areas of Competence (i.e. KSAs)
§ Demonstrated ability to operate independently, handle stressful situations, use initiative and innovation to handle issues and make decisions.
§ Must type 65 WPM with 95% accuracy.
§ Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
§ High degree of professionalism, diplomacy, discretion, judgment and cultural sensitivity.
§ Demonstrated strong organization skills, with the ability to work on multiple tasks simultaneously and balance priorities.
§ Strong team player with the ability to build relationships across and outside the organization.
§ Proficiency in Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook/Mail/Calendar, Livelink, and the ability to learn new software applications.
Education/ Experience Requirements
§ High School diploma, and a minimum of five years of experience in administrative or related roles, or a combination of education and experience. Experience working in finance area will be seen as a plus.
Travel Requirements
§ Up to 5%