Administrative Assistant III

Medtronic is working with new partners, in new ways to improve global healthcare. With the integration of Covidien as our Minimally Invasive Therapies Group, we can address the healthcare needs of more people around the world than ever.

Provide administrative support to the Vice President of South Central Region, CVG and up to two additional Directors in this organization. The role will allow for interaction with key stakeholders both internal and external. The role is fast paced and requires someone that is detail oriented with strong organizational skills and a professional demeanor.

* Takes the initiative to act quickly, professionally, and is flexible when managing many tasks simultaneously * Uses problem solving techniques, tact, pleasant demeanor, and discretion when handling telephone calls, documents, correspondence, or visitors and customers * Manage complex calendars and scheduling across various time zones * Coordination of complex travel plans * Types and proofreads correspondence, reports, and forms; corrects grammar and formatting errors; drafts brief correspondence of a routine nature; and occasionally assists with putting presentations into final format * Meeting planning including conference calls with multiple parties globally, including effective coordination of audio conferences, video conferences, training sessions and other meetings including scheduling, agendas, meeting materials, catering when appropriate, set-up, minutes, and starting the meeting etc. * Support efforts in establishing standard operating procedure for assigned projects. * Conducts or participates in special projects as needed * Interacts with peers, senior and middle management, vendors, clients, and customers on a frequent basis * Handle sensitive or confidential information appropriately * Identify issues in documents, memos, correspondences, and telephone calls while recommending alternatives and executing an alternative when appropriate * Apply knowledge of business and department objectives and priorities * Create documents, proof, update, scan, copy, file, proactively maintain, etc. * Attends team meetings, taking notes on discussion points and action items-ensuring proper follow through * Expense management and reporting as needed * Work independently and proactively to solve problems * High attention to detail and work accuracy for the above referenced tasks and projects * Cognizant of business priorities, personnel, and company practices * Other responsibilities as needed

**Education Required:** High School diploma or GED **Years Of Experience:** 4+ years of administrative support experience. **Desired/Preferred Qualifications:** * Demonstrated independent working skills * Experience supporting VP level leadership * Ability to work well in a dynamic fast paced work environment * Ability to shift priorities and work plan based on department needs * Excellent written and verbal communication skills * Demonstrated accuracy and attention to detail * Advanced knowledge of word processing and applications such as Word, Excel, and PowerPoint * Experience working with teams and individually to achieve objectives/project tasks * Meeting planning experience **Physical Job Requirements:** The physical demands described within the Responsibilities section of this job description are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to be independently mobile. The employee is also required to interact with a computer, and communicate with peers and co-workers.