Administrative Assistant

Administrative Assistant

Founded in 1920, Eastman is a global specialty materials company that produces a broad range of products found in items people use every day. With the purpose of enhancing the quality of life in a material way, Eastman works with customers to deliver innovative products and solutions while maintaining a commitment to safety and sustainability. The company's innovation-driven growth model takes advantage of world-class technology platforms, deep customer engagement, and differentiated application development to grow its leading positions in attractive end markets such as transportation, building and construction, and consumables. As a globally inclusive company, Eastman employs approximately 13,000 people around the world and serves customers in more than 100 countries. The company had 2025 revenue of approximately $8.8 billion and is headquartered in Kingsport, Tennessee, USA.

Responsibilities

Eastman is looking for an experienced Administrative Assistant to provide analytical and administrative support to the Global Engineering Design & Process Engineering organization as well as other departments within the Worldwide Engineering & Construction (WWE&C) division.

• Provide administrative support for department personnel
• Create and edit documents, spreadsheets, presentations, etc.
• Serve as timekeeper and enter time exceptions into SAP
• Arrange business travel and submit expense reports
• Plan and schedule meetings and special events
• Maintain department SharePoint and/or Teams sites
• Provide support for employee moves into and out of department
• Make purchases using company credit card and file expense reports
• Assist department personnel with software applications
• Serve as a contact for maintenance needs on the floor
• Coordinate maintenance for company vehicles
• Order and maintain office/kitchen supplies
• Complete purchase requisitions
• Obtain visitor passes
• Maintain confidentiality of company and personnel information
• Provide backup administrative support for other areas in the division

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Communications, Accounting or other relevant field preferred

• 3+ years of administrative support experience preferred

• Ability to synthesize data and generate presentation quality outputs required

• Excellent computer skills, including Microsoft Office suite, required

• SAP & Power BI experience a plus

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Excellent customer service mindset, be a self-starter, and ability to manage multiple priorities in support of meeting critical deadlines

• Must maintain confidentiality

Eastman is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to creating a highly engaged workforce, where everyone can contribute to their fullest potential each day.