Executive Assistant

Job Description

Finance strategically partners with operations to drive outstanding business results and enhance Ford’s industry leadership. When you join us, you’ll be able to contribute financial expertise that impacts all areas of our company, including planning, manufacturing, marketing and global distribution.

This role requires an individual who is flexible, resilient, and uses good judgment. This individual must have a high level of integrity and discretion in handling highly confidential business and personal information. This individual must be professional, friendly, and welcoming when interacting with senior leaders across the globe. They should possess excellent time and data management skills in order to coordinate various email activities and meeting notices across time zones.

They should be able to work independently and have a high standard for delivering quality results. They should adapt to change with a positive attitude, be a quick learner, and self‑motivated.

The successful candidate should have exceptional communication skills – both verbally and written – complete all tasks in a timely manner, understand how to prioritize, and be a problem solver. The candidate will need to understand the Company’s structure and will need to develop working relationships with other assistants, executive leaders, and operations partners. The candidate will be a valued member of the team and should be open to learning about the business beyond the day‑to‑day activities of the role.

• Identifies the preferred method of support for the executive and appropriately accommodates their working style. Partners with the executive to help them be efficient and effective with their time, consistently maintaining strong communication.
• Manages the executive’s calendar and correspondence; resolves scheduling conflicts in a timely manner and keeps the executive informed of changes and updates.
• Maintains, organizes, and archives Outlook calendar, communications, and folders as appropriate, keeping the executive well‑organized and aligned to Company records and retention schedules.
• Sorts, screens, and distributes incoming and outgoing mail for the executive. Highlights information of interest and/or curates reading material.
• Optimizes travel arrangements (e.g., transportation, accommodations, agenda, visa/passports) based on the executive’s travel needs and preferences. Manages complex itineraries, including any changes. Completes related expense reports.
• Assists the executive with preparing for meetings, including preparing materials, obtaining materials in advance, distributing materials, and keeping the executive on schedule. Obtains appropriate support for virtual attendees as well as various media needs and other logistics.
• Screens incoming calls and responds to emails as needed.
• Liaise with external stakeholders and vendors to facilitate the seamless coordination and execution of large‑scale events.
• Greets and assists planned guests and manages unannounced visitors.
• Assists with coordinating and managing meetings and events such as staff meetings, all‑hands meetings, off‑sites, team gatherings, etc., overseeing calendars, communication, technology, office space, logistics, and related follow‑up activities.
• Prepares, updates, and organizes information for inclusion in reports, correspondence, presentations, budgets, etc. Edits documents for accuracy, format, and arrangement of material.
• Participates as an adjunct member of the executive’s leadership team, including attending select meetings, taking notes, tracking assignments, and following up on assigned action items.
• Coordinates employee skip‑level meetings and other interactions between executives and employees when appropriate.
• Assists with special projects as needed.

• High school diploma or GED
• 3+ years of experience as an executive assistant or project manager
• 3+ years of Microsoft software experience (e.g., Outlook, SharePoint, One Drive, PowerPoint, Word, Excel, Copilot and other related programs)
• Detail‑oriented, organized, and excellent time management skills
• Experience acting as a positive culture champion within…