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.

The Opportunity

Provides administrative support to the Finance Director, US Corporate Financial Services (CFS) and the US CFS leadership team (7 Directors, 4 Sr. Managers). May provide back up support to DVP as needed.

What You’ll Work On

Responsibilities include all administrative functions of the department: answering phones, calendar management, scheduling travel (including Visa and Passport requests), managing correspondence and scheduling couriers, processing expense reports, meeting/event planning, creating or modifying business documents, handling teleconference setups, acting as a liaison for remote access issues, organizing town halls.Coordinates and maintains departmental files, as assigned, in compliance with corporate and government regulations.Uses basic to intermediate software skills to perform work assigned.Mail distributionArranging moves and maintaining ‘seating charts. (Manhattan + coordinates with logistics/facilities when needed)Keeps US CFS org chart and distribution list up to date (approx. 180 employees)Support logistics for international visitorsUses and understands Microsoft Office Suite and other business-specific software, including the Corporate Travel Web site, and employee performance management systems (as applicable).Coordinates new employee office set-ups and onboarding.Organizes Lunch and learns for CFSManages PO for Indirect Materials in Ariba and SRM. May include some support for tracking budget expenditures. Train/coordinate work with other administrative assistants.Frequently interacts with high-level executives.Basic to intermediate knowledge and understanding of business processes and requirements.Frequently handles confidential or business-sensitive information.Maintains and may manage calendars, including meeting and travel scheduling and domestic and international travel arrangements.Proactively identifies and resolves scheduling conflicts.May be the primary point of contact for manager’s schedule.Operates with general instruction and some supervision.Ad Hoc Support

Required Qualifications

High school diplomaMinimum 1 year of experience in an administrative roleBasic to intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Acrobat, Visio, and Outlook.

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 assistanceFinancial security through competitive compensation, incentives and retirement plansHealth care and well-being programs including medical, dental, vision, wellness and occupational health programsPaid time off401(k) retirement savings with a generous company matchThe 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 $19.85 – $39.65 per hour. In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.