Want to build a brighter, bolder future and cultivate your career? Join Ecolab’s team and help create a world in which we all thrive.
Ecolab is seeking an experienced, professional, and dynamic Sr Administrative Assistant to join our team inEagan, MN.As a Sr Administrative Assistant, you’ll be at the heart of a dynamic team, supporting Research, Development and Engineering (RD&E) executives and helping drive business success. You’ll bring structure, clarity, and energy to every task—whether it’s coordinating meetings, managing calendars, or supporting HR, finance, and customer-facing processes. This is your opportunity to grow your career while helping others thrive.
How You’ll Make an Impact:
Proactively manage calendars (Microsoft Outlook) and schedule meetings for multiple executives, including coordination of live / virtual meetings, travel, external advisors’ meetings, and multi-participant sessions
Coordinate and prepare agendas, correspondence, presentations, and reports with accuracy and attention to detail
Handle financial administration, including processing departmental invoices, expense reports, and corporate card reconciliations; track and monitor payments through OnBase
Coordinate and oversee domestic and international travel logistics, creating comprehensive itineraries and ensuring smooth execution of travel plans
Produce polished deliverables leveraging Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel
Maintain digital and physical records, organize shared files, and ensure compliance with file retention policies
Prioritize and manage multiple, competing tasks to deliver high-quality results under tight deadlines
Provide general office and team support including supply management, facilities requests, onboarding / offboarding logistics, and technology setup
Act as the first point of contact for internal and external stakeholders, including senior leaders, partners, and external parties
Exercise sound judgment in managing priorities, handling confidential information, and making decisions
Work collaboratively with other administrative support roles, both internal and external
Support ad hoc projects and initiatives as assigned
Position Details:
Location: This is a hybrid position (3 days in office, 2 days remote), working in-person at Ecolab's Schuman Campus in Eagan, MN.
Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm
What is Unique About This Role:
You’ll support senior leadership in a fast-paced, high-impact environment
You’ll be a trusted partner in both day-to-day operations and strategic initiatives
Minimum Qualifications:
High school diploma or equivalent
4 years of administrative experience
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Teams, Excel, PowerPoint, Word)
Immigration sponsorship is not available for this position
Preferred Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in business or a related field
3 years of experience as an Executive Assistant, with at least 2 years supporting leaders within a Fortune 500 organization
Experience working in large, complex organizations (10,000+ employees)
Excellent written and verbal communication skills with strong executive presence
Excellent calendar management and organizational skills
Demonstrated ability to anticipate needs, prioritize effectively, and problem solve
Polished grammar, spelling, and attention to detail
Strong customer focus, professional demeanor, and collaborative mindset
Flexibility and adaptability in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
Proven ability to manage sensitive and confidential information with the highest integrity
Working knowledge of Workday and Concur application platforms
Working knowledge of SAP and / or OnBase invoice processes
What’s in it For You:
Starting on Day 1: Access to our comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, matching 401K, company-paid pension, stock purchase plan, paid parental leave, select discounted childcare resources, and more!
The opportunity to take on some of the world’s most meaningful challenges, helping customers achieve clean water, safe food, and healthy environments
The ability to make an impact and shape your career with a company that is passionate about growth
The support of an organization that believes it is vital to include and engage diverse people, perspectives, and ideas to achieve our best
About Ecolab:
At Ecolab, we prioritize our talent-first philosophy by creating the most capable and diverse team to excel at our nearly three million customer sites. Building on a century of innovation, our 48,000 associates help deliver comprehensive science-based solutions, data-driven insights and world-class service to advance food safety, maintain clean and safe environments, and optimize water and energy use, and improve operational efficiencies and sustainability for customers in the food, healthcare, life sciences, hospitality and industrial markets in more than 170 countries around the world. Our solutions not only enhance operational efficiency but also contribute to sustainability and public health, making a positive impact on the world. We are committed to eliminating unnecessary complexities and embracing a beginner's mindset, continuously seeking new perspectives and innovative solutions to stay ahead in a rapidly changing world.
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Benefits
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A trusted partner for millions of customers, Ecolab (ECL) is a global sustainability leader offering water, hygiene and infection prevention solutions and services that protect people and the resources vital to life. Building on a century of innovation, Ecolab has annual sales of $15 billion and more than 48,000 associates, Ecolab delivers comprehensive science-based solutions, data-driven insights and world-class service to advance food safety, maintain clean and safe environments, and optimize water and energy use, and improve operational efficiencies and sustainability for customers in the food, healthcare, life sciences, hospitality and industrial markets in more than 170 countries around the world.
When you come to work at Ecolab, you get to take on some of the world’s most meaningful challenges and have the opportunity to learn and grow, shape your career, make an impact and quickly see the importance of your work.
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