Senior Executive Administrative Assistant

We are looking for a talented Executive Administrative Assistant to support the Cummins Driveline and Braking System North America Commercial Team for our Cummins Inc. facility in Troy, MI.

Job Summary:

Acts as an extension of senior management ensuring a positive customer experience while being the representative of senior management to others. Provides administrative support and performs numerous duties, including scheduling, writing correspondence, emailing, overseeing visitors, routing callers and answering questions and requests.

In this role, you will make an impact in the following ways: 

•     Optimize Executive Productivity
• By anticipating senior management’s needs and managing their schedules seamlessly, you'll ensure they stay focused on strategic priorities without distractions.
•     Streamline Travel & Logistics
• Your coordination of travel arrangements—including visas, passports, and expense reports—will save time and reduce friction, enabling smooth and efficient business trips.
•     Deliver High-Quality Communications
• Through your preparation of memos, reports, presentations, and speeches, you'll help senior leaders communicate clearly and effectively with internal and external audiences.
•     Facilitate Strategic Relationships
• Acting as a communication bridge between senior management and stakeholders (coworkers, media, vendors, customers), you'll foster trust and alignment across the organization.
•     Safeguard Confidential Information
• By maintaining the security of sensitive records and files, you'll protect the integrity of executive operations and uphold organizational confidentiality.
•     Ensure Financial Discipline
• Your oversight of standard expenditures will help keep the office running within budget, contributing to responsible financial management.
•     Support Decision-Making with Insight
• By compiling and analyzing information for reports and presentations, you'll provide senior management with the data they need to make informed decisions.
•     Mentor and Lead by Example
• As a formal resource for less experienced colleagues, you'll elevate team performance and foster a culture of excellence and professionalism.
• To be successful in this role you will need the following: 
•     Embrace and Leverage Diversity
• Cultivate an inclusive mindset that values different perspectives and cultural backgrounds. This will help you build stronger relationships and foster innovation across teams.
•     Stay Proactive and Energetic
• Approach challenges and new opportunities with urgency and enthusiasm. Your ability to act quickly and decisively will keep operations running smoothly and earn trust from senior leadership.
•     Master Multi-Modal Communication
• Tailor your communication style to suit different audiences—whether you're briefing executives, collaborating with peers, or engaging external stakeholders. Clarity and empathy are key.
•     Prioritize Customer-Centric Thinking
• Understand the needs of internal and external customers, and deliver solutions that reflect their priorities. This will enhance satisfaction and drive business value.
•     Own Your Commitments
• Hold yourself and others accountable for delivering results. Reliability and follow-through will position you as a trusted partner to senior management.
•     Plan with Purpose and Precision
• Align your daily tasks and long-term projects with organizational goals. Effective planning and prioritization will help you manage competing demands and deadlines.
•     Use Data to Drive Decisions
• Apply analytics to uncover insights, solve problems, and support executive decision-making. Your ability to interpret and visualize data will make your contributions more strategic.
•     Adapt Your Message for Impact
• Translate complex information into clear, actionable content for diverse audiences. Whether you're creating dashboards, reports, or presentations, your storytelling will make data meaningful.
• Education, Licenses, Certifications: 
•     High school diploma or certificate of completion of secondary education or equivalent experience to the extent such experience meets applicable regulations. 
•     This position may require licensing for compliance with export controls or sanctions regulations. 
• Experience: 
•     Significant work experience and in-depth knowledge obtained through specialized training and relevant experience.
•     Significant work experience and in-depth knowledge obtained through specialized training and relevant experience.
•     Coordinate national sales meetings, customer events and internal/external offsites
•     Order branded merchandise and promotional items for tradeshows and special events
•     Submit requisitions, reconcile p-card, and process invoices via Oracle; add suppliers as needed
•     Host and support special events as requested by leadership
•     Review monthly budgets and assist with AOP planning
•     Support customer visits (internal/external), including security coordination and guest logistics
•     Track invoices and financials in Excel; maintain strong working knowledge of Microsoft Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Compensation (for United States)
• Please note that the salary range provided is a good faith estimate on the applicable range. The 
• final salary offer will be determined after considering relevant factors, including a candidate’s 
• qualifications and experience, where appropriate.

Cummins is an equal opportunity employer. Our policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified persons without regard to race, sex, color, disability, national origin, age, religion, union affiliation, sexual orientation, veteran status, citizenship, gender identity, or other status protected by law.