Administrative Assistant

We are seeking a highly skilled, proactive, and detail-oriented  Administrative Assistant (EA) to support the Project Management Office, RF R&D, and the Santa Rosa, California R&D team within Emerson’s Test & Measurement Business Group. This role is critical in enabling executive effectiveness in a fast-paced, global organization as well as general development administrative site support. The ideal candidate is an exceptional organizer, trusted partner, and proactive problem-solver who thrives in dynamic environments, anticipates needs, and brings a high degree of professionalism, discretion, and operational excellence.

In This Role, Your Responsibilities Will Be:

• Provide administrative support to the PMO, RF R&D, and Santa Rosa Site teams.
• Drive efficient workflows, systems, and operating rhythms that improve leadership effectiveness.
• Handle highly sensitive and confidential information with the utmost discretion and integrity.
• Prepare, submit, and track expense reports and related administrative processes
• Purchase office and lab supply as needed
• Create recognition packages for project team
• Manage travel budget as requested by project team
• Proactive manage Santa Rosa facilities for product development efficiency
• Coordinate Santa Rosa team events
• Use Microsoft tools to archive and to share training material (video, slides, documents)
• Continuously optimize administrative processes to improve efficiency, accuracy, and scalability.
• Communicate with global product development team as needed for PMO Governance
• Schedule executive meetings

Required Skills & Attributes

• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, highly dynamic, and matrixed environment.
• Strong problem-solving mindset with a proactive, solutions-oriented approach.
• High cultural awareness and ability to collaborate effectively across regions and time zones.
• Absolute discretion and integrity in handling sensitive information.
• Strong executive presence, professionalism, and emotional intelligence.
• Ability to anticipate needs, manage ambiguity, and operate with strategic foresight.
• High level of accountability, ownership, and attention to detail.
   

Who You Are:
You pursue everything with energy, drive, and the need to finish. You serve as a strategic partner to build, grow, and maintain profitable and long-lasting relationships with customers. You articulate messages in a way that is broadly understandable. You see the big picture, consistently conceptualize future scenarios, and build strategies to sustain competitive advantages
 

For This Role, You Will Need:

• 2+ years of experience supporting senior executives, preferably in a global enterprise environment.
• Advanced proficiency with collaboration and productivity tools (Outlook, Teams, SharePoint, OneDrive, OneNote).
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Strong organizational, prioritization, and time-management skills with the ability to manage competing priorities.
• Experience supporting global leadership teams across multiple time zones.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Legal Authorization to work in the United States – sponsorship will not be provided for this role
   

Our Culture & Commitment to You:

At Emerson, we prioritize a workplace where every employee is valued, respected, and empowered to grow. We foster an environment that encourages innovation, collaboration, and diverse perspectives—because we know that great ideas come from great teams. Our commitment to ongoing career development and growing an inclusive culture ensures you have the support to thrive. Whether through mentorship, training, or leadership opportunities, we invest in your success so you can make a lasting impact. We believe diverse teams, working together, are key to driving growth and delivering business results. 

We recognize the importance of employee wellbeing. We prioritize providing flexible, competitive benefits plans to meet you and your family’s physical, mental, financial, and social needs. We provide a variety of medical insurance plans, with dental and vision coverage, Employee Assistance Program, 401(k), tuition reimbursement, employee resource groups, recognition, and much more. Our culture offers flexible time off plans, including paid parental leave (maternal and paternal), vacation and holiday leave. 

About Us

WHY EMERSON

Our Commitment to Our People

At Emerson, we are motivated by a spirit of collaboration that helps our diverse, multicultural teams across the world drive innovation that makes the world healthier, safer, smarter, and more sustainable. And we want you to join us in our bold aspiration.

We have built an engaged community of inquisitive, dedicated people who thrive knowing they are welcomed, trusted, celebrated, and empowered to solve the world’s most complex problems — for our customers, our communities, and the planet. You’ll contribute to this vital work while further developing your skills through our award-winning employee development programs. We are a proud corporate citizen in every city where we operate and are committed to our people, our communities, and the world at large. We take this responsibility seriously and strive to make a positive impact through every endeavor.

At Emerson, you’ll see firsthand that our people are at the center of everything we do. So, let’s go. Let’s think differently. Learn, collaborate, and grow. Seek opportunity. Push boundaries. Be empowered to make things better. Speed up to break through. Let’s go, together.

Work Authorization

Emerson will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. This is not a position for which sponsorship will be provided. Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F-1(including those with OPT or CPT) , H-1, H-2, L-1, B, J or TN, or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible for hire.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Emerson is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age, marital status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status. We are committed to providing a workplace free of any discrimination or harassment.

Accessibility Assistance or Accommodation

If you have a disability and are having difficulty accessing or using this website to apply for a position, please contact: [email protected].   

ABOUT EMERSON

Emerson is a global leader in automation technology and software. Through our deep domain expertise and legacy of flawless execution, Emerson helps customers in critical industries like life sciences, energy, power and renewables, chemical and advanced factory automation operate more sustainably while improving productivity, energy security and reliability.

WHY EMERSON

Our Commitment to Our People

At Emerson, we are motivated by a spirit of collaboration that helps our diverse, multicultural teams across the world drive innovation that makes the world healthier, safer, smarter, and more sustainable. And we want you to join us in our bold aspiration.

We have built an engaged community of inquisitive, dedicated people who thrive knowing they are welcomed, trusted, celebrated, and empowered to solve the world’s most complex problems — for our customers, our communities, and the planet. You’ll contribute to this vital work while further developing your skills through our award-winning employee development programs. We are a proud corporate citizen in every city where we operate and are committed to our people, our communities, and the world at large. We take this responsibility seriously and strive to make a positive impact through every endeavor.

At Emerson, you’ll see firsthand that our people are at the center of everything we do. So, let’s go. Let’s think differently. Learn, collaborate, and grow. Seek opportunity. Push boundaries. Be empowered to make things better. Speed up to break through. Let’s go, together.

Work Authorization

Emerson will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. This is not a position for which sponsorship will be provided. Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F-1(including those with OPT or CPT) , H-1, H-2, L-1, B, J or TN, or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible for hire.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Emerson is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age, marital status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status. We are committed to providing a workplace free of any discrimination or harassment.

Accessibility Assistance or Accommodation

If you have a disability and are having difficulty accessing or using this website to apply for a position, please contact: [email protected].   

ABOUT EMERSON

Emerson is a global leader in automation technology and software. Through our deep domain expertise and legacy of flawless execution, Emerson helps customers in critical industries like life sciences, energy, power and renewables, chemical and advanced factory automation operate more sustainably while improving productivity, energy security and reliability.

With global operations and a comprehensive portfolio of software and technology, we are helping companies implement digital transformation to measurably improve their operations, conserve valuable resources and enhance their safety.

We offer equitable opportunities, celebrate diversity, and embrace challenges with confidence that, together, we can make an impact across a broad spectrum of countries and industries. Whether you’re an established professional looking for a career change, an undergraduate student exploring possibilities, or a recent graduate with an advanced degree, you’ll find your chance to make a difference with Emerson. Join our team – let’s go!

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