The Executive Assistant provides high-level administrative support to an elected company officer, such as an Executive Vice President, Senior Vice President, or Strategic Business Unit President. This role ensures the efficient and orderly operation of the executive’s office while supporting company policies and corporate objectives. The Executive Assistant regularly interacts with individuals inside and outside the company and must demonstrate discretion, tact, sound judgment, and professionalism.
Why This Role Matters
- Enables executive leadership to remain focused on strategic priorities by coordinating essential administrative activities and office operations.
- Serves as a trusted point of contact for internal and external stakeholders, handling inquiries and sensitive information with discretion.
- Supports effective business decision-making by organizing information, analyzing data, and preparing accurate reports and documents.
- Promotes efficient collaboration across departments and divisions through timely communication, organization, and follow-up.
What You Will Do
- Provide comprehensive administrative support to an elected company officer and help ensure the efficient operation of the executive office.
- Prepare, organize, format, and maintain correspondence, presentations, reports, and other business documents using Microsoft Office and applicable database systems.
- Review and process inquiries, correspondence, and communications, using sound judgment to resolve issues or route materials to the appropriate department or division.
- Coordinate complex domestic and international travel arrangements, including company aircraft or commercial flights, accommodations, and ground transportation.
- Review and analyze data to prepare reports and documents supporting department, division, and broader business activities.
- Develop and maintain effective filing, tracking, and follow-up systems aligned with organizational objectives.
What We’re Looking For
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- At least 3 years of Goodyear secretarial or administrative experience, or at least 6 years of comparable secretarial or executive administrative experience.
- Expert proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and the ability to learn and use applicable database systems.
- Strong organizational, communication, interpersonal, and judgment skills, with the ability to manage confidential information and multiple priorities; shorthand skills may be needed.
Goodyear is one of the world's largest tire companies. It employs about 63,000 people and manufactures its products in 48 facilities in 19 countries around the world. Its two Innovation Centers in Akron, Ohio, and Colmar-Berg, Luxembourg, strive to develop state-of-the-art products and services that set the technology and performance standard for the industry. For more information about Goodyear and its products, go to www.goodyear.com/corporate
If you need reasonable accommodation to complete the online application, or any other part of the employment process, please contact the Goodyear Candidate Care Line at 330.796.4500.
Goodyear is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any characteristic protected by law.
Skills Required
- High school diploma or equivalent
- At least 3 years of Goodyear secretarial or administrative experience, or at least 6 years of comparable secretarial or executive administrative experience
- Expert proficiency with Microsoft Office applications
- Ability to learn and use applicable database systems
- Strong organizational, communication, interpersonal, and judgment skills
- Ability to manage confidential information and multiple priorities
- Shorthand skills
The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company and has not been reviewed or approved by The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company.
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Retirement Support — Retirement benefits include a 401(k) with company match, and some materials describe automatic contributions and matching that can meaningfully boost savings.
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Healthcare Strength — Core coverage commonly spans medical, prescription, dental and vision, paired with wellness resources such as the GoodLife program and an EAP.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time-off provisions typically include paid vacation, holidays, and sick time, with family medical leave and adoption assistance highlighted in benefits descriptions.
The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company Insights
What We Do
Goodyear is one of the world's largest tire companies. It employs about 72,000 people and manufactures its products in 57 facilities in 23 countries around the world. Its two Innovation Centers in Akron, Ohio, and Colmar-Berg, Luxembourg, strive to develop state-of-the-art products and services that set the technology and performance standard for the industry.
