Administrative Assistant, Office Operations

We are seeking a Regional Administrative Assistant, Office Operations to join our Power & Water Solutions business based in Latham, NY.

At Emerson, we help customers in the world's most critical industries solve complex challenges that shape modern life. Power & Water Solutions is an industry leading automation and controls organization supporting renewable energy, conventional power generation, and water and wastewater infrastructure. Our teams modernize and upgrade control systems to improve reliability, sustainability, and long term performance of essential infrastructure across North America.

In this highly visible role, you will play an important part in keeping the office running smoothly while supporting regional administrative activities. You will bring organization, coordination, and attention to detail to a wide range of office operations, facility coordination, and administrative responsibilities that directly impact daily operations, employee experience, and customer interactions.

In This Role, Your Responsibilities Will Be:

• Provide comprehensive administrative and office support, including answering and routing phone calls, monitoring voicemail, coordinating travel arrangements, supporting department activities, and assisting with a variety of day to day operational needs
• Serve as a key point of contact for office operations, helping ensure the site runs smoothly, efficiently, and professionally while supporting a positive employee and visitor experience
• Coordinate logistics for customer Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) activities, including assisting with scheduling, room setup, visitor support, on site coordination, and ordering meals or refreshments for meetings
• Maintain office readiness by managing inventory of office supplies, snacks, and common area items; proactively restocking, placing orders, and ensuring shared spaces and conference rooms are meeting ready
• Organize, maintain, and retrieve information and records in both digital and physical formats, while handling sensitive and confidential information with professionalism and discretion
• Oversee and coordinate facility management contractors and cleaning services, and serve as a liaison with building management for issue escalation, follow up, and ongoing communication
• Support time reporting and labor activities, including collecting and compiling data for overtime (OT) and related reporting
• Assist with internal events, trainings, and employee activities by supporting logistics, setup, and communication
• Identify opportunities to improve office processes, coordination, and overall employee or customer experience
• Perform additional administrative and operational duties as assigned to support business needs

Who You Are:

You collaborate effectively with others and build positive working relationships to achieve shared objectives. You plan and prioritize work to stay organized and adaptable in a fast paced environment. You communicate clearly and thoughtfully, adjusting your approach based on the situation and audience. You follow through on commitments, demonstrate reliability, and handle responsibilities with care, integrity, and discretion.

For This Role, You Will Need:

• High school diploma or general equivalency degree
• A minimum of two years of experience in an administrative or office support role
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Teams
• Strong attention to detail with effective multitasking and record keeping skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Demonstrated commitment to confidentiality and professionalism
• Legal authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship now or in the future

Preferred Qualifications That Set You Apart:

• Experience supporting office operations or facility coordination in a professional environment
• Comfort working with multiple teams and shifting priorities
• A customer focused mindset with attention to detail and follow through

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.

Our compensation philosophy is simple: we pay a competitive base salary, within the local market in which we operate, and reward performance during our annual merit review process. The salary range for this role is $48,000 - 89,100 annually, plus benefits including healthcare, paid time off, 401K and profit sharing, commensurate with the skills, talent, capabilities, and experience each candidate brings to a role.

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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.


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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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