Job Description
The Central Data & Analytics team is responsible for providing common enterprise data & analytics products and data stewardship & governance capabilities. It will also stand-up centers of excellence (CoEs) across data engineering, visualization, and science disciplines in support of data and analytics outcomes and solutions led by business and IT areas.
We are seeking a talented and motivated Senior Administrative Assistant to support 3 Executive Directors. This is an ideal position for an Assistant who works well under pressure, is a self-starter, and wants to work in a dynamic, fast-moving, collaborative environment.
This position requires initiative, high attention to detail and the ability to learn quickly with a demonstrated ability and willingness to continuously acquire new competencies. It also requires good judgment, confidentiality, strong work ethic, ability to work in a fast-paced environment, excellent organizational and computer skills, and teamwork.
Primary duties include but are not limited to:
Prioritize activities and balance the support for 3 Executive Directors and their teams.
General administrative duties, including managing calendars across time-zones, expense reporting, managing Microsoft teams.
Simultaneously coordinate and perform multiple tasks aligned to the departmental function.
Coordinate special projects, workshops, and events within the organization.
Complete work assignments requiring advanced analytical ability, independent judgment, creativity and problem-solving skills.
Coordination of department team meetings.
Schedule complex travel arrangements including multi-leg domestic and international travel.
Handle confidential information in a professional manner.
Effectively interact with our company executives and internal/external clients both on-site and across the company network.
Vendor management including familiarization with stakeholders.
Scheduling candidate interview scheduling across time-zones.
Educational Qualifications:
Required: High School Diploma or equivalent.
Preferred: Advanced education or certifications (e.g. AA, BA, Certified Administrative Professional).
Required Experience and Skills:
Minimum of (8) years Administrative Assistant experience.
Minimum of (3) years in Executive Administration supporting senior executives (Sr. Director, Executive Director, Vice President or above).
Ability to work in a busy, fast-paced environment.
Advanced computer skills using Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint etc.).
SAP processing: Expense Reports; Purchase Orders and Payment Requests.
Ability to adapt into a rapidly evolving and complex work environment while being cognizant of different cultural nuances and time zones.
Advanced administrative abilities with a history of high performance.
Demonstrated ability to rapidly learn new skills, develop a nuanced understanding of critical stakeholders and priorities and to apply situational leadership; continuous improvement mindset.
Ability to handle and prioritize a large number of simultaneous assignments.
Extraordinary attention to detail.
Outstanding communication and people skills.
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In accordance with Managers' Policy - Job Posting and Employee Placement, all employees subject to this policy are required to have a minimum of twelve (12) months of service in current position prior to applying for open positions.
If you have been offered a separation benefits package, but have not yet reached your separation date and are offered a position within the salary and geographical parameters as set forth in the Summary Plan Description (SPD) of your separationpackage, then you are no longer eligible for your separation benefits package. To discuss in more detail, please contact your HRBP or Talent Acquisition Advisor.
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Expected salary range:
$78,700 - $123,800.
Available benefits include bonus eligibility, health care and other insurance benefits (for employee and family), retirement benefits, paid holidays, vacation, and sick days. For Washington State Jobs, a summary of benefits is listed here.
Employees working in roles that the Company determines require routine collaboration with external stakeholders, such as customer-facing commercial, or research-based roles, will be expected to comply not only with Company policy but also with policies established by such external stakeholders (for example, a requirement to be vaccinated against COVID-19 in order to access a facility or meet with stakeholders). Please understand that, as permitted by applicable law, if you have not been vaccinated against COVID-19 and an essential function of your job is to call on external stakeholders who require vaccination to enter their premises or engage in face-to-face meetings, then your employment may pose an undue burden to business operations, in which case you may not be offered employment, or your employment could be terminated. Please also note that, where permitted by applicable law, the Company reserves the right to require COVID-19 vaccinations for positions, such as in Global Employee Health, where the Company determines in its discretion that the nature of the role presents an increased risk of disease transmission.
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