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Microsoft · 3 days ago

Administrative Assistant (contract)

Redmond, WA

Contract

Onsite

Entry Level

$27.50/hr - $31/hr

2+ years exp

Microsoft is seeking an Administrative Assistant to provide critical administrative and operational support to a large organization. This role involves managing day-to-day administrative needs, coordinating team activities, and maintaining team efficiency through various support functions.

Agentic AIApplication Performance ManagementArtificial Intelligence (AI)Business DevelopmentDevOpsInformation ServicesInformation TechnologyManagement Information SystemsNetwork SecuritySoftware

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Manage day-to-day administrative and operational needs for a team of approximately 150 people

Provide administrative business support and manage team operations

Coordinate and manage calendars, including scheduling meetings and appointments

Arrange travel logistics and process business expenses

Order peripherals and manage procurement of goods and services including computer equipment and office supplies

Support onboarding activities for new hires

Assist with team morale activities and events

Coordinate meetings, events, and department activities

Manage administrative budgets for events, morale initiatives, travel, and training

Serve as the primary department and group contact

Manage vendor relationships and facility operations

Complete special projects as assigned

Provide customer service support to internal and external stakeholders

Qualification

Administrative supportCalendar managementBudget managementCustomer serviceWritten communicationOral communicationOrganizational skillsAttention to detailProblem-solvingTeam collaboration

Required

2+ years of administrative, business support, and/or customer service experience

2+ years of experience reviewing and managing administrative budgets

2+ years of experience in calendar management and team support

2+ years of experience serving as a mentor to others

Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Human Resources, Marketing, Communications, Psychology, Sociology, or related field, or equivalent professional experience

Ability to meet security screening requirements including successful completion of Cloud Background Check upon hire and every two years thereafter

Citizenship Attestation required

Strong calendar management and scheduling abilities

Excellent written and oral communication skills

Budget review and management capabilities

Proficiency with enterprise tools and systems

Strong organizational and multitasking abilities

Attention to detail and accuracy

Self-driven and able to work independently

Collaborative team player

Customer service orientation

Problem-solving and decision-making skills