Industry: Manufacturer
Location: Surprise, AZ
Salary: $52,000 - $60,000
Visa Sponsor: No
Language: English: Native Level, Japanese: Business Level
Detail: Industry: Manufacturing
Location: Surprise, Arizona
Status: Direct hire, Permanent Position
Salary: $45 - 60K (Negotiable for experienced candidate)
Benefit: Health Dental Vision 401K
Relocation Support: Available
Global Manufacturer seeks a Japanese/English bilingual project coordinator.
SUMMARY:
The Project Coordinator provides executive-level support and serves as Translator to the
President. The incumbent will promote the corporate image by representing the President internally
and externally; serve as liaison between the President, key executives, employees and outside
vendors; while providing overall administrative support critical for the effective and efficient functioning
of the President’s office.
Essential duties and responsibilities include the following:
Completes a broad variety of administrative tasks for the President including: translating
documents and reports between Japanese and English, attend various meetings serving as
translator to President, managing calendar of appointments; completing expense reports;
composing and preparing correspondence, arranging frequent travel, itineraries, and agendas;
and compiling documents for travel-related meetings
Acts as personal secretary to the President during meetings and appointments; frequently
attends and writes meeting minutes, drafts letters, personal correspondence, and other tasks
that facilitate the President’s ability to effectively lead the company
Performs general clerical duties to include but not limited to: photocopying, faxing, mail
distribution and filing. Coordinates and maintains records for staff office space, phone,
company credit cards
Compiles or creates various forms of data, analyzes complex data and prepares reports
Plans, coordinates and ensures the President’s schedule is maintained
Communicates directly, and on behalf of the President and Japanese HQ, staff, vendors and
prospective customers
Researches, prioritizes, and follows up on issues and concerns addressed to the President
and recommends appropriate course of action
Facilitates smooth communication between the President and the general public
Works closely and effectively with the President to keep him well informed of upcoming
commitments and responsibilities, following up appropriately
Provides leadership to build relationships crucial to the overall success of the company, and
manages a variety of special projects for the President
Frequently attend meetings and appointments on behalf of the President, in and out of the
company, during and outside business hours and occasional weekends
Performs other work related duties as assigned by the President
Qualifications:
Excellent communication skills in English and Japanese (Read/Write/Speak)
Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experiences
A few years of executive assistant, Sales support, Interpreter/Translator and/or professional
working experience, preferably at manufacturing environment, but entry-level candidate is
also considered.
Available to accompany the president to participate in business trips, and/or exhibitions
frequently. Business travel involves nationwide.
Valid driver's license.
Ability to deal with (or willing to learn) wide range of business aspects
PC skills (Word, Excel and Power point)
