Outreach Coordinator

Job description

Abbott is a global healthcare leader that helps people live more fully at all stages of life. Our portfolio of life-changing technologies spans the spectrum of healthcare, with leading businesses and products in diagnostics, medical devices, nutritionals and branded generic medicines. Our 103,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.

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Job Summary:

This role will provide support for Direct Labor workers, including Project Coordination, Hands-on assistance and front facing to External Business Partners in support of the Business for key objectives, milestones and timelines, enabling us to “Meet our workers where they are”

Job Duties:

• Will Perform general administrative duties as assigned which may include coordination of travel arrangements, completing expense reports, telephone support, filing, and special projects.
• Collects, compiles, and analyzes complex data for management review using MS applications.
• Includes preparation of presentation materials and agendas for meetings.
• Composes written correspondence to both internal and external Business partners
• Interacts with other departments to gain solid understanding of needs around Direct Labor Support.
• Able to take ownership and coordinate various projects as needed
• Support all Company initiatives as identified by management in support of Direct Labor initiatives and goals while meeting the needs and demands for our high-volume Labor workforce
• Must be able to understand Company policies, operating procedures, processes, and task assignments; with strong appreciation for compliance, data privacy, problem solving and passion for helping others
• Able to work with Direct Labor from all backgrounds, cultural and socio-economic backgrounds
• Maintains positive and cooperative communications and collaboration with all levels of employees, customers, contractors, and vendors.
• Performs other related duties and responsibilities, on occasion, as assigned

General Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Minimum of five years' experience administrative support
• Experience working in a broader enterprise/cross-division business unit model preferred.
• Able to maintain strict confidentiality.
• Ability to meet deadlines on multiple assignments/projects and operate with a sense of urgency as required.
• Possesses excellent judgment and initiative to make independent decisions.
• Ability to work outside of standard business hours in support of department as needed.
• Exhibits strong organizational skills.
• Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrates high attention to detail.
• Ability to work cooperatively and productively with all levels of employees.
• Computer proficient with advanced capabilities to utilize MS Word, PowerPoint, MS Project and Excel.
• Ability to work in a highly matrixed and geographically diverse business environment.
• Ability to work within a team and as an individual contributor in a fast-paced, changing environment.
• Ability to leverage and/or engage others to accomplish projects.
• Strong verbal and written communications with ability to effectively communicate at multiple levels in the organization.
• Multitasks, prioritizes and meets deadlines in timely manner.
• Strong organizational and follow-up skills, as well as attention to detail.
• Ability to maintain regular and predictable attendance.
• Occasional or Regularly scheduled overtime is a requirement of this position.

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