Executive Administrative Associate

We are looking for a talented Executive Administrative Associate to join our Cummins Inc. team in Indianapolis, Indiana .

In this role, you will make an impact in the following ways:

- Optimize executive effectiveness by managing complex priorities, schedules, and business commitments across global teams.

- Enable efficient decision-making through the preparation, organization, and coordination of critical business information and communications.

- Strengthen leadership alignment by coordinating meetings, events, and strategic discussions that drive business outcomes.

- Facilitate seamless communication between executive leadership, internal stakeholders, customers, and external partners.

- Enhance operational efficiency by proactively anticipating needs, resolving scheduling conflicts, and driving follow-through on key actions.

- Support organizational engagement through planning and execution of leadership meetings, recognition programs, and business events.

- Maintain the highest standards of confidentiality, professionalism, and discretion when handling sensitive information and executive matters.

- Contribute to business success by ensuring effective coordination, continuity, and execution across global teams and leadership priorities.

Additional Position Information:

- This is a high-visibility Executive Assistant position supporting a Vice President who leads a profitable and growing global business unit comprised of thirteen manufacturing sites worldwide.
- This role is based out of our Indianapolis, Indiana location with an expectation of 60% onsite including up to one day per week in our Columbus, Indiana office.
- This role serves as a trusted partner to the Vice President, playing a critical part in optimizing priorities, enhancing operational efficiency, and supporting the overall business cadence.
- The position provides significant exposure to senior leadership and cross-functional global teams.

Operating in a fast-paced, highly hands-on environment, key responsibilities include:

- Strategically managing a complex, multi-time zone calendar, effectively anticipating balancing, and aligning competing priorities.
- Coordinating detailed domestic and international travel arrangements, including comprehensive itineraries and expense reporting. Managing corporate shuttle schedule for our North America manufacturing locations in collaboration with Corporate Aviation.
- Planning and executing monthly Leadership Team meetings, events, and offsite sessions shaping agendas around key priorities, decisions, and outcomes and driving follow-through on commitments.
- Managing quarterly Business Impact Awards with support from global leadership team.
- Acting as a central point of coordination across global stakeholders, Executive Assistants, and business teams to drive communication, continuity, alignment, and execution of leadership priorities.
- Supporting the development of executive communications, leadership presentations, business updates, and key organizational messages to ensure clarity and consistency.

Success in this role requires a high degree of autonomy, executive presence, strong judgment, and the ability to proactively anticipate needs while adapting to shifting priorities in a dynamic environment.

Additional Responsibilities:

- Experience supporting senior executives (VP level or above) in a complex, global organization preferred.
- Proven ability to manage highly dynamic calendars with competing priorities and stakeholders.
- Strong experience coordinating complex domestic travel; international travel experience preferred.
- Event planning and execution experience (small and large scale).
- Demonstrated ability to operate independently, exercise sound judgment, and anticipate needs with minimal direction.
- Excellent organizational and time management skills with strong attention to detail.
- Clear, concise, and professional written and verbal communication skills.

Preferred Key Competencies:

- Demonstrate a collaborative mindset by building strong relationships across teams and senior leadership, fostering alignment, and contributing to a high-performing, cohesive environment.
- Communicate with clarity and professionalism through strong written skills, including effective use of PowerPoint and Excel to support presentations and basic data analysis.
- Maintain exceptional organization and attention to detail, effectively managing across multiple business dimensions to ensure accurate, consistent stakeholder communication and engagement.
- Exhibit leadership presence, resilience, and proactive coordination by managing complex global travel and events, collaborating with Executive Assistants, and navigating fast-paced dynamics with confidence, sound judgment, and confidentiality.

Please note that the salary range provided is a good faith estimate on the applicable range. The final salary offer will be determined after considering relevant factors, including a candidate’s qualifications and experience, where appropriate.