What is the role:
Provides administrative support typically to a Vice President or department head and up to one additional Vice President or Division head. Exercises a high level of confidentiality, tact and diplomacy to support the department/area with limited supervision. Familiar with a variety of organization concepts, practices and procedures. Ensures duties are completed accurately and delivered in a high quality and timely manner.
Primary Duties & Responsibilities
- Performs a variety of office maintenance and administrative functions; manages schedules and business travel, maintains supplies, prepares invoices and monitors expenses/budgets, takes minutes, etc.
- Identifies efficiencies in processes and procedures.
- Coordinates department meetings/town halls/committee meetings and events; prepares agenda, materials, etc.
- Prepares and provides information needed; prepares reports, collects and analyzes information, prepares presentations, etc.
- Assists in the employee experience by coordinating employee events, team communication, and onboarding/orientation to the department.
- Works on or may lead projects as requested.
- May provide work direction to other administrative or temporary staff.
- Other department specific duties as assigned.
- Maintains strict confidentiality in handling materials and sensitive information.
Qualifications:
- Five or more years of administrative assistant experience.
- Associates degree or specialized training or equivalent experience; college degree preferred.
- Proficient in MS Office at advanced levels.
- Extensive calendaring experience.
- High degree of organization and planning skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to apply good judgment in making independent decisions and coordinating information.
- Ability to handle and manage multiple priorities and adapt to rapidly changing needs and priorities.
Skills You Have:
- Administrative Service Delivery: Expert ability to manage executive-level administrative operations, identify process efficiencies, and deliver accurate, timely support.
- Organizational Excellence: Expert ability to prioritize competing requests, manage complex calendars and travel, track commitments, and meet tight deadlines across multiple stakeholders.
- Attention to Detail: Expert accuracy when preparing schedules, communications, reports, presentations, meeting materials, and expense information.
- Organizational and Political Savvy: Expert ability to navigate a large corporate environment, coordinate resources, and build productive relationships with leaders and key partners.
- Emotional Intelligence: Expert judgment, discretion, diplomacy, and confidentiality when supporting executives and handling sensitive information.
- Technical and Digital Acumen: Expert proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Outlook, and the ability to use technology to organize work and improve efficiency.
- Business Acumen: Advanced understanding of business priorities and the judgment to make independent decisions, connect information, and anticipate executive needs.
Compensation Range:
Pay Range - Start:
$31.46
Pay Range - End:
$47.19
Geographic Specific Pay Structure:
Structure 110:
Structure 115:
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