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Department Administrator & Events Planner

Job Locations US-MA-Bedford
Job ID
2025-8846
Type
Regular Full-Time
Category
Administration

Overview

Position Summary:

This position is responsible for providing daily administrative support to the Vice President, Worldwide Marketing & Service and overall department.  Plans and coordinated local and global team meetings and events.

Responsibilities

Key Accountabilities:

 

Administrative Functions:

  • Perform standard, advanced and confidential administrative duties for Vice President, WW Marketing & Service, requiring broad experience, skill and knowledge of the organizations policies and practices
  • Finalize and circulate internal department communications such as Marketing Information, Service Information, Breaking News and other communications as appropriate
  • Manage purchase orders and maintain Finance Asset inventory and Computer Asset inventory
  • Organize and support the onboarding of new hires
  • Responsible for the maintenance of department contracts, vendor agreements and third-party service provider agreements.
  • Maintain and update the department training program.
  • Ensure compliance of the marketing processes with the Company Code of Ethics and with Laws and Regulations.
  • Manage office and cube assignments and cube size relating to expansions and reconfigurations and new hire requirements

Events Planning Functions:

  • Plans and coordinates local and global department events, including: logistics, venue planning and selection, attendee registration and tracking, materials support
  • Procures and coordinates vendor services. Coordinates facility/exhibit set-up, equipment and catering requirements. Provides on-site event support, as needed
  • Provide travel assistance to department members for select events

 

Budget managed (if applicable)

  • Department Meetings and Events Budget(s)

Internal Networking/Key relationships

  • Executive Administration Team
  • Facilities
  • Legal and Compliance
  • Quality and Regulatory

Skills & Capabilities: 

  • Strong communication skills and professional demeanor. Excellent level of business acumen as exhibited in solid decision making capabilities. Self-assurance and presence to interact with all levels both inside and outside the organization.
  • Capable of representing the company with vendors and outside consultants
  • Excellent planning and organizational skills.
  • Integrity and the ability to maintain the highest level of confidentiality.
  • Advanced computer literacy in pc software including Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint.
  • Team player with willingness to jump in and assist where needed.

Qualifications

Minimum Knowledge & Experience Required for the Position:

 

Education: Bachelor's Degree preferred (Liberal Arts or Business focus)

 

Experience: 

  • Minimum 5 years’ experience providing executive level administrative support
  • Minimum of 5 years’ experience coordinating and managing large meetings and events
  • Experience managing projects of varying scope and size. Exhibited ability to initiate problem solving and to engage resources as appropriate to accomplish goals.
  • Experience managing capital budgets

Additional Skills/Knowledge:

  • Language: Fluency in English required

International Mobility:

  • Required: No

Travel requirements:

  • No travel required

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