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Project Administrator I

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nidec logoNidec · North America
Full-timeOn-site1w ago
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Requirements

  • Education & Experience
  • High school diploma or equivalent required
  • Associate or bachelor's degree in Business, Management, Operations, or related field preferred
  • Entry‑level role; typically 0-1 years of experience in administrative, coordination, project support, or office roles
  • Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
  • Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
  • Basic computer proficiency (spreadsheets, documents, email, calendars)
  • Ability to follow defined processes and instructions
  • Clear written and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to manage multiple routine tasks and deadlines
  • Dependable follow‑through and professionalism
  • Willingness to learn project management concepts and tools
  • Additional Job Details
  • Organizational Impact
  • Works to deliver on day-to-day objectives with minor impact on achievement results for the team
  • Delivers job responsibilities following a defined standard output or set of procedures
  • Work consists of tasks that are routine, or well defined, with specific instructions to achieve standardized solutions
  • Work is closely supervised
  • Communication & Influence
  • Communicates with contacts typically within immediate job area on matters that involve obtaining or providing information requiring little explanation or interpretation
  • Innovation & Complexity
  • Responsible for checking data and information or troubleshooting when minor changes may be required based on review
  • Daily challenges faced are routine and solutions clearly prescribed
  • Follows a well-established and familiar set of activities and/or processes to derive a solution
  • Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action at Nidec

Additional Information

We begin with dreams. Dreams drive our motivation. Dreams are our future. The world's dreams, people's dreams, our dreams. Our passion creates ideas that make dreams come alive. Technology and products that were only dreams become reality. All for dreams. Dreams challenge and the Nidec-Group will continue to meet the challenge. For the world's and people's tomorrows; the world's first, the world's best technologies and products; we will continue our part in creating a better society. Job Summary The Project Administrator I is an entry level support role responsible for providing administrative and coordination support to project and program teams. This role ensures that projects run smoothly by maintaining documentation, tracking actions, supporting meetings, and assisting with schedule and data updates. Job Description The Project Administrator I focuses on project administration and execution support, not decision‑making or delivery ownership. The role is developmental and builds foundational understanding of project lifecycles, governance, and cross‑functional coordination. This position typically reports to a Project Manager, Program Manager, Project Management Office (PMO) Lead, or Functional Manager. Project Administration & Coordination Provide administrative support for assigned projects or programs Maintain project files, documentation, and records in accordance with standards Assist with coordination of project activities across team members Schedule, Action & Task Tracking Update project schedules, action logs, and task trackers as directed Track completion of action items and follow up with owners Flag overdue items or data gaps for escalation Meeting & Communication Support Schedule project meetings, prepare agendas, and distribute materials Capture meeting notes, decisions, and action items Distribute follow‑ups and ensure records are maintained Reporting & Data Support Assist with preparation of routine project status reports and summaries Enter and update project data in tracking tools or systems Ensure data accuracy and consistency Document Control & Organization Maintain version control for project documents and presentations Ensure documentation is organized, accessible, and up to date Support audit or review readiness through accurate recordkeeping Risk & Issue Awareness Track basic risks, issues, or dependencies as identified by project leaders Support escalation by providing clear supporting information Assist with maintaining logs and registers Cross‑Functional Support Work with team members across Operations, Engineering, Finance, IT, or other functions Support information flow and coordination between teams Respond to routine project inquiries professionally and promptly Process & Tool Adherence Follow established project management processes, templates, and tools Support consistent use of standards and governance requirements Assist with minor updates to templates or workflows as directed


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