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Executive Administrative Assistant

Yesterday• Schenectady, NY

Job Description Summary
Reporting to the GE Vernova Wind Services Segment Leader, the Executive Administrative Assistant will provide a range of administrative support to Executive leaders in the GE Vernova Wind organization; Independently execute all assigned responsibilities and effectively balance the needs of multiple leaders and operate as part of a team that works together and provides back-up support to other administrative staff as needed. A high level of integrity in handling confidential information is required.

Job Description

Essential Responsibilities:

  • Proactively support the assigned leaders and team by independently executing all responsibilities while successfully balancing the needs of multiple Senior Leadership team members
  • Prioritize, maintain, and organize extensive and complex calendars, schedule appointments and meetings (including both on-site and off-site conference arrangements), arrange end to end travel schedules, travel itineraries, air, hotel and ground transportation, manage international visa and right to visit documents, reconcile T&L expenses
  • Proactively look ahead at calendars/schedules to identify conflicts, judge efficiency and make recommendations as needed
  • Manage a range of general administrative services including ordering supplies and invoice processing
  • Maintain distribution lists, create the draft for organizational announcements and distribute
  • Schedule, plan, and organize all logistical details for in-house and off-site meetings, etc., as needed
  • Manage Workday transactions and pull reports as needed
  • Communicate professionally with internal and external persons, at times acting as first point of contact to {functional leader} and/or staff making interactions positive experiences.
  • Work proactively and collaboratively to solve for issues
  • Handle confidential data and matters discreetly and professionally
  • Create and manage purchase orders as needed; manage outgoing shipments as needed
  • Maintain gratitude plan with communications for moments that matter (ie major life events for team)
  • Basic understanding of key business drivers; uses this understanding to accomplish own work. Good understanding of how work of own team integrates with other teams and contributes to the area.
  • May have some autonomy to make decisions within a defined framework. Resolves issues in situations that require good knowledge and judgment within established procedures. Consults more senior team members for issues outside of defined policy/parameters.
  • Create PowerPoint presentations for various meetings/help with various staff/plant level projects
  • Work as a team player with others
  • Special projects as required


Qualifications/Requirements:
  • Bachelor's degree or High School diploma and five years' work experience as an executive administrative assistant , or equivalent experience/ knowledge
  • Minimum five years' experience in event planning, administrative support, or complex project management or equivalent experience
  • Ability to successfully organize and execute details in a fast-paced, ever-changing, environment
  • Ability to successfully manage competing priorities
  • Highly results driven with exceptional follow through

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Desired Characteristics:
  • Outstanding interpersonal skills
  • A collaborative team player yet able to work independently
  • Ability to creatively solve problems and drive best outcomes
  • Strong PowerPoint/presentation skills


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: Yes

For candidates applying to a U.S. based position, the pay range for this position is between $72,400.00 and $108,600.00. 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 October 20, 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.

Candidates should be aware that this role involves a client's critical infrastructure; shortlisted candidates would therefore be subject to heightened security checks as directed by our clients. All personal data will be handled with the utmost confidentiality and in accordance with our data protection policies, solely for recruitment and security purposes.

Client-provided location(s): Schenectady, NY
Job ID: GE_Vernova-R5056522
Employment Type: FULL_TIME
Posted: 2026-10-21T18:52:48

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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