Pella Corporation

Executive Assistant - Information Technology

As the #1 most preferred national window and door brand by homeowners across the country* Pella leads the industry in innovation and design. Founded in 1925, Pella Corporation is comprised of the Pella Family of Brands and remains a privately owned company with a robust product offering and national distribution.

With 19 manufacturing locations, 11,000 + team members and more than 250 showrooms in the U.S. and Canada, Pella was named a top employer by Forbes and Newsweek in 2023. We have also received numerous accolades for innovation and design, including Fast Company's Most Innovative Manufacturers for 2022 and 2023.

At Pella, we want you to do the work you're most proud of. That's why we offer individualized talent development plans, cross-functional experiences, and opportunities for career advancement through personal and professional development. Together, with talent just like you, we are building the future of windows and doors. Ready to join us?



SUMMARY

Acts as an administrative assistant for the CIO. Supports IT leadership team as appropriate. Works under minimum supervision and performs a variety of administrative duties, including handling of confidential information, utilization of various computer software systems, making visual and written support for presentations, composing assigned letters, responsibility for calendar/daily planning and maintaining files for Executive.



ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.



Coordinates administrative resources for the department.

Responsible for typing, proofing, and composing correspondence for the CIO.

Arranges and administers appointments and meetings for the CIO including composition of interoffice correspondence for such. Handles all incoming mail for CIO.

Answers the telephone and handles communication. Screens incoming calls.

Performs select tasks necessary to support department functions and direct staff of CIO.

Responsible for development and administration for special projects as assigned to support the CIO.

Responsible for maintaining and updating various materials and/or manuals needed to support onboarding of new team members, metrics for department, celebrations and fund raising.

Handles travel arrangements for the CIO, including air and ground transportation, lodging, itinerary planning, and expense report creation and submission.

Coordinates arrangements to ensure successful internal and external meetings such as room reservations, meal selections and reservations, travel arrangements, presentation aids, etc.

Attends internal departmental meetings.

Serves on planning team for special projects.

Develops visual and written support for both internal and external meetings.



Has writing, Microsoft Office, OneNote and PowerPoint presentation development skills. Understands current technology and helps CIO adapt quickly to new applications of technology.





SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

QUALIFICATIONS To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

Associate's degree (A. A.) or equivalent from two-year college or technical school; Bachelor's degree (B.A.) from four-year college or university preferred; and one to two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

COMPUTER SKILLS

Proficient in Word, Excel, OneNote and Power Point applications..

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

None required.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described here 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 sit and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT:

Pella Corporation is committed to workforce diversity. Pella is a Tobacco-Free Work Environment. Post-offer background check and drug screen required. Pella participates in E- Verify. Pella will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY:

Pella Corporation provides a working environment free of discrimination and harassment. Pella Corporation treats all persons equally, regardless of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age or disability, as each is protected under federal law. A number of states in which Pella operates have laws protecting classifications of Team Members not necessarily protected under federal law. Therefore, Pella also treats all persons equally, regardless of political affiliation and belief, pregnancy, national origin, age, creed, marital status, military status, sexual orientation, mental disorder, veteran status, ancestry or handicap as each category is protected under a municipal ordinance or state law.

Department of Labor Family & Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
Employee Polygraph Protection Act