Administrative Assistant

Ford Motor Company

Executive Assistant role at Ford providing support for the Connected Vehicle Software organization. Involves managing schedules, travel, and confidential information while collaborating with various teams.

Posted 4/25/2026full-timeDearborn • Missouri • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $56,400 - $94,900 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Partner closely with the executive to streamline their day, ensuring efficient and effective time management while keep big-picture goals moving forward.
Own the calendar, inbox, and travel details, anticipating needs before they arise and clearing roadblocks before they happen.
Ensure the executive’s preparedness for meetings and engagements by securing required materials, inviting key attendees, and ensuring sufficient preparation time.
Assist with events such as staff meetings, all-hands meetings, off-sites, team gatherings, etc., overseeing all calendaring, communication, technology, logistics and related follow-up activities.
Optimize travel arrangements based on the executive’s travel needs and preferences.
Manage expenses, ensuring timely processing and alignment with key policies.
Keep the team connected and aligned, from organizing key meetings to ensuring follow-ups don’t fall through the cracks.
Jump into special projects with curiosity and confidence—bringing clarity, coordination, and a can-do attitude to whatever comes your way.
Use everyday tools like Outlook, Teams, SharePoint, and Excel to stay organized, communicate clearly, and keep things running smoothly.
Maintain the highest level of confidentiality regarding corporate and personal information.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Associates degree or equivalent combination of relevant education and experience.
3+ years of experience as an executive assistant or project manager.
3+ years of Microsoft software experience (e.g., Outlook, SharePoint, OneDrive, PowerPoint, Word, Excel, and other related programs).
Prior experience as an Executive Assistant.
Excellent organizational skills, time management skills and attention to detail, to include anticipating needs and being proactive
Excellent writing, editing, and proofreading skills
Displays high degree of professionalism in order to maintain confidential information, deal with people tactfully, and help establish strong relationships and positive communication
Ability to work collegially within a team environment in an open concept office area

Benefits

Comp & perks

Immediate medical, dental, vision and prescription drug coverage
Flexible family care days, paid parental leave, new parent ramp-up programs, subsidized back-up child care and more
Family building benefits including adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement, fertility treatments, and more
Vehicle discount program for employees and family members and management leases
Tuition assistance
Established and active employee resource groups
Paid time off for individual and team community service
A generous schedule of paid holidays, including the week between Christmas and New Year’s Day
Paid time off and the option to purchase additional vacation time.

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Hard Skills & Tools

calendar managementtime managementevent planningexpense managementproject managementwriting skillsediting skillsproofreading skillsconfidentialityorganizational skills

Soft Skills

attention to detailproactiveprofessionalismtactfulnessrelationship buildingcommunicationteamworkcuriositycoordinationcan-do attitude

Certifications

Associates degree