Administrative Assistant I

SPENCER, INPosted 23 days ago

Job summary

• Job overview

  The Administrative Assistant I at Cook Medical provides high-level administrative support to executives and backup support to administrative staff, facilitating smooth office operations.

• Responsibilities and impact

  The role involves managing calendars, answering calls, making travel arrangements, scheduling meetings, preparing reports and correspondence, maintaining records, managing expense reports, attending meetings to record minutes, and supporting special projects.

• Experience and skills

  Requires a high school diploma or equivalent, extensive knowledge of Microsoft Office, experience with spreadsheets and data reports, previous office experience preferred, and ability to manage multiple projects with minimal supervision.

• Company information

  Cook Medical is a global organization, implying a diverse and professional work environment.

Company overview

Cook Medical is a global leader in medical device manufacturing, specializing in minimally invasive technologies. Founded in 1963 by Bill Cook, the company has grown to offer a wide range of products across various medical fields, including interventional radiology, cardiology, urology, and endoscopy. Cook Medical generates revenue by designing, manufacturing, and selling medical devices and equipment to healthcare providers worldwide. The company is known for its commitment to innovation, quality, and patient care, and it remains privately owned, maintaining a strong focus on research and development to address unmet medical needs.

How to land this job

• Position your resume to highlight strong administrative support skills, especially managing executive calendars, travel arrangements, and correspondence, which are central to the Administrative Assistant I role at Cook Medical.

• Emphasize proficiency in Microsoft Office applications like Excel, PowerPoint, and Word, along with experience in preparing reports, spreadsheets, and handling multiple projects independently.

• Apply through multiple channels including Cook Medical’s corporate careers page and LinkedIn to maximize your application’s visibility and ensure it reaches the appropriate hiring teams.

• Connect with current administrative staff or team members in the relevant division at Cook Medical on LinkedIn; break the ice by commenting on recent company news, asking about team culture, or inquiring how they manage multiple priorities efficiently.

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