Executive Assistant Job at Magna International in Troy

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What We Offer

At Magna, you can expect an engaging and dynamic environment where you can help to develop industry‑leading automotive technologies. We invest in our employees, providing them with the support and resources they need to succeed. As a member of our global team, you can expect exciting, varied responsibilities as well as a wide range of development prospects. Because we believe that your career path should be as unique as you are.

Group Summary

The Magna Exteriors portfolio includes access systems such as liftgates, exterior trim, modular systems, front‑end modules including fascia, active aerodynamic systems and other lightweight structural components for automotive, commercial truck and other industrial markets. Recognized globally as an innovator in all aspects of vehicle exteriors, Magna provides everything needed, from materials development and design through manufacturing and assembly, to help automakers create sleek, state‑of‑the‑art vehicles across the world.

Job Responsibilities

The Executive Assistant to the President provides high‑level administrative and forward‑planning support to the President and other team members, ensuring the efficient operation of the executive office. This role requires exceptional organizational skills, discretion, and the ability to manage complex priorities in a fast‑paced environment. The Executive Assistant acts as a trusted liaison between the President and internal/external stakeholders, handling sensitive information with the utmost confidentiality and professionalism.

• Manage the President’s calendar, schedule meetings, and coordinate travel arrangements, ensuring optimal time management and prioritization.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for internal and external stakeholders, maintaining strong relationships and representing the President’s office with professionalism.
• Draft, review, facilitate, and manage correspondence, presentations, and reports on behalf of the President. Gather appropriate information and ensure accuracy in the development of memos, reports, letters, presentations and other documents. Distribute information, as directed.
• Prepare agendas, briefing materials, and minutes for executive meetings; follow up on action items to ensure timely completion.
• Assist other administrative support staff in coordinating coverage, as needed, and provide back‑up support for additional departments.
• Maintain and ensure the accuracy of information contained in databases, spreadsheets, or other files as directed by the President and executive management. Manage accurate and up‑to‑date organization charts.
• Prepare expense reports.
• Track scheduled time off for applicable employees.
• Process outgoing mail and sort/distribute incoming mail.
• Coordinate travel and luncheon arrangements for meetings and conferences.
• Maintain and administer office inventory of supplies for assigned departments.
• Coordinate employee and customer events/meetings, as needed.
• Support strategic initiatives and special projects, conducting research and providing analytical insights as required.
• Handle sensitive information with discretion and ensure compliance with organizational policies and governance standards.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty and responsibility satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education/Special Knowledge/Skills – High school degree or GED.

Experience – Minimum of five (5) years administrative experience to include some experience supporting executive‑level management.

• Proficient with spreadsheet, presentation, and database applications.
• Ability to work independently, while also being a vital member of an administrative support team.
• Strong communication skills: verbal and written.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to successfully complete multiple tasks within established and changing deadlines.
• Must demonstrate high initiative, accuracy, and the ability to maintain confidential information, records, and/or files.
• Strategic thinking and business acumen.
• High emotional intelligence and interpersonal skills.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Adaptability and resilience in a dynamic environment.

Physical Demands/Work Environment

• Normal amount of sitting or standing, average mobility to move around an office environment, able to conduct normal amount of work at a computer, may require travel.
• May require overtime.

Awareness, Unity, Empowerment

At Magna, we believe that a diverse workforce is critical to our success. That’s why we are proud to be an equal‑opportunity employer. We hire on the basis of experience and qualifications, and in consideration of job requirements, regardless of, in particular, color, ancestry, religion, gender, origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability or gender identity. Magna takes the privacy of your personal information seriously. We discourage you from sending applications via email or traditional mail to comply with GDPR requirements and your local Data Privacy Law.

Worker Type

Regular / Permanent

Group

Magna Exteriors

Seniority level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Administrative

Industries

Motor Vehicle Manufacturing