Administrative Assistant
3 days ago• Schenectady, NY
Job Description Summary
The role often requires adaptability, multitasking, and a proactive approach to ensure the office operates efficiently.
By fulfilling these duties, administrative assistants play a pivotal role in maintaining organizational productivity and supporting both staff and management effectively
Job Description
Your Role
- Arranging meetings, appointments, and travel plans for managers or teams, and booking conference rooms and coordinating calendars to avoid conflicts at 4 different campuses.
- Supporting onboarding processes for new hires and helping improve office processes and policies to enhance efficiency. Coordinating visitors through registration at 4 different campus locations, transportation logistics, lodge reservations, conference room facilities, and refreshment and meal planning. This includes planning and operations around large symposia (300-600 people).
- Providing general administrative support to managers, executives, or departments, ensuring smooth day-to-day operations.
- Planning, preparing, editing, and formatting documents such as organizational newsletters, and reports using Microsoft Office Suite or similar software.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks, prioritize work, and maintain attention to detail.
- Clear oral and written communication, professionalism in interactions with staff, clients, and visitors. Strong interpersonal skills.
- Ability to anticipate needs, resolve minor issues independently, and support workflow improvements.
- Handling sensitive information with care and maintaining professional standards
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Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution, OR a high school diploma/GED with at least 6 years of relevant experience in a related field.
- 3+ years of experience with MS Office software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and office equipment.
Desired Qualifications
- Strong ability to learn new digital tools for travel, ordering material, booking conference rooms, etc.
Additional Information
GE Vernova offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE Vernova is an Equal Opportunity Employer . Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.
GE Vernova will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen (as applicable).
Relocation Assistance Provided: No
For candidates applying to a U.S. based position, the pay range for this position is between $79,800.00 and $119,800.00. The Company pays a geographic differential of 110%, 120% or 130% of salary in certain areas. The specific pay offered may be influenced by a variety of factors, including the candidate's experience, education, and skill set.
Bonus eligibility: discretionary annual bonus.
This posting is expected to remain open for at least seven days after it was posted on July 22, 2026.
Available benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage; access to Health Coach from GE Vernova, a 24/7 nurse-based resource; and access to the Employee Assistance Program, providing 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling and referral services. Retirement benefits include the GE Vernova Retirement Savings Plan, a tax-advantaged 401(k) savings opportunity with company matching contributions and company retirement contributions, as well as access to Fidelity resources and financial planning consultants. Other benefits include tuition assistance, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, disability benefits, life insurance, 12 paid holidays, and permissive time off.
GE Vernova Inc. or its affiliates (collectively or individually, "GE Vernova") sponsor certain employee benefit plans or programs GE Vernova reserves the right to terminate, amend, suspend, replace, or modify its benefit plans and programs at any time and for any reason, in its sole discretion. No individual has a vested right to any benefit under a GE Vernova welfare benefit plan or program. This document does not create a contract of employment with any individual.
Client-provided location(s): Schenectady, NY
Job ID: GE_Vernova-R5048141
Employment Type: FULL_TIME
Posted: 2026-07-23T18:31:03
Perks and Benefits
Health and Wellness
- Health Insurance
- Health Reimbursement Account
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Short-Term Disability
- Long-Term Disability
- FSA
- FSA With Employer Contribution
- HSA
- HSA With Employer Contribution
- Fitness Subsidies
- On-Site Gym
- Mental Health Benefits
Parental Benefits
- Adoption Assistance Program
- Family Support Resources
- Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
- Adoption Leave
Work Flexibility
- Flexible Work Hours
- Remote Work Opportunities
- Hybrid Work Opportunities
Office Life and Perks
- Commuter Benefits Program
- Casual Dress
- On-Site Cafeteria
- Holiday Events
Vacation and Time Off
- Unlimited Paid Time Off
- Paid Holidays
- Personal/Sick Days
- Summer Fridays
Financial and Retirement
- 401(K)
- Stock Purchase Program
- Performance Bonus
- Relocation Assistance
- Financial Counseling
- Profit Sharing
- 401(K) With Company Matching
Professional Development
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Access to Online Courses
- Lunch and Learns
- Leadership Training Program
- Internship Program
- Associate or Rotational Training Program
Diversity and Inclusion
- Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program
- Employee Resource Groups (ERG)
- Unconscious Bias Training
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