<p>Job Description</p> <p>Position Overview:</p> <p>The Executive Assistant provides high-level administrative support to the executive management team. This role requires a proactive, detail-oriented individual with excellent communication and organizational skills. The Executive Assistant must handle confidential information with discretion and maintain a professional demeanor in all interactions.</p> <p>Key Responsibilities:</p> <p>Administrative Support:</p> <ul> <li> <p>Manage and maintain the executives calendar, including scheduling appointments, meetings, and travel arrangements.</p> </li><li> <p>Prepare and edit correspondence, communications, presentations, and other documents.</p> </li><li> <p>Conduct research, compile data, and prepare reports.</p> </li></ul> <p>Meeting Coordination:</p> <ul> <li> <p>Organize and coordinate meetings, including preparing agendas, materials, and minutes.</p> </li><li> <p>Attend meetings and take detailed notes for follow-up.</p> </li></ul> <p>Communication:</p> <ul> <li> <p>Screen and prioritize incoming calls, emails, and correspondence.</p> </li><li> <p>Draft and proofread correspondence and documents.</p> </li></ul> <p>Project Management:</p> <ul> <li> <p>Assist in the planning and execution of special projects and initiatives.</p> </li><li> <p>Track progress and provide regular updates.</p> </li></ul> <p>Travel Coordination:</p> <ul> <li> <p>Arrange complex and detailed travel plans, itineraries, and agendas, including important visitors such as our board of directors and multinational executives from our customers</p> </li><li> <p>Ensure all necessary travel documents and information are prepared and timely, prepare expense reports.</p> </li></ul> <p>Confidentiality:</p> <ul> <li> <p>Handle sensitive information with the highest level of confidentiality.</p> </li><li> <p>Maintain discretion and confidentiality in all business matters.</p> </li></ul> <p>Qualifications:</p> <ul> <li> <p>Education: Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Communications, or a related field preferred.</p> </li><li> <p>Experience: Minimum of 5 years of experience in an executive assistant or similar role, preferably supporting C-level executives.</p> </li><li> <p>Skills:</p> </li><li> <p>Exceptional organizational and time-management skills.</p> </li><li> <p>Excellent verbal and written communication abilities.</p> </li><li> <p>Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and other relevant software.</p> </li><li> <p>Writing and grammatical skills</p> </li><li> <p>Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.</p> </li><li> <p>Ability to work independently and as part of a team.</p> </li><li> <p>High level of professionalism and discretion.</p> </li></ul> <p>Attributes:</p> <ul> <li> <p>Proactive and self-motivated.</p> </li><li> <p>Ability to handle multiple tasks and priorities.</p> </li><li> <p>Strong interpersonal skills.</p> </li><li> <p>Adaptable and flexible.</p> </li><li> <p>High degree of integrity and ethical conduct.</p> </li></ul> <p>Working Conditions:</p> <ul> <li> <p>On-site in Natick, MA five days per week.</p> </li><li> <p>Occasional work at weekends and at off hours given the international nature of our business and the demands of our executives</p> </li></ul> <p>Additional Job Description</p> <p>Equal Employment Opportunity</p> <p>Cognex is an equal opportunity employer. Cognex evaluates qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, disability/handicap status or any other legally protected characteristic.</p>