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Microsoft · 1 day ago

Administrative Assistant (contract)

Microsoft is seeking an Administrative Assistant (Contract) to provide comprehensive administrative support to senior leadership. This role involves managing complex schedules, coordinating business operations, and fostering relationships across the organization to enable executives to focus on high-priority objectives.

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Responsibilities

Provide strategic calendar and time planning support for senior leadership, aligning schedules based on individual management styles and business priorities
Build and maintain strategic relationships with stakeholders across the organization to optimize leaders' time and ensure effective communication
Coordinate and manage travel arrangements, process business expenses, and ensure timely reimbursements
Organize and support meetings, events, conferences, and team activities, including all logistics, materials preparation, and follow-up
Collaborate with Leadership Team, Lead Executive Assistant, and Business Operations to drive organizational effectiveness and alignment
Support business operations including budget management, financial reviews, leadership meetings, and team-wide events
Manage procurement of goods and services including computer equipment, office supplies, reference materials, and vendor relationships
Exercise sound judgment when handling confidential information and ensure timely, accurate communication across all channels
Understand and implement the rhythm of business to ensure seamless execution of organizational priorities
Serve as the primary department and group contact for internal and external inquiries
Foster team morale and actively participate in planning and executing morale-building events
Provide general office support and coordinate facility operations as needed
Complete special projects as assigned with minimal supervision

Qualification

Calendar managementTravel coordinationMicrosoft OutlookMicrosoft TeamsMicrosoft PowerPointMicrosoft ExcelDiscretionOrganizational skillsInterpersonal skillsCommunication skillsProblem-solving skillsFlexibility

Required

Minimum 2 years of experience managing executive calendars in a professional office environment
Minimum 2 years of experience supporting senior executives with comprehensive administrative duties
Proven track record of coordinating complex travel arrangements and expense management
Demonstrated experience organizing meetings, events, and conferences
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Outlook for complex calendar management and email coordination
Strong expertise in Microsoft Teams for virtual collaboration and communication
Proficient in Microsoft PowerPoint for creating presentations and meeting materials
Solid working knowledge of Microsoft Excel for data management and reporting
Exceptional organizational and time management abilities with keen attention to detail
Outstanding interpersonal and relationship-building skills across all organizational levels
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to exercise discretion and maintain confidentiality with sensitive information
Strong problem-solving skills and ability to anticipate needs proactively
Flexibility and adaptability in fast-paced, dynamic environments
Sound judgment and decision-making capabilities in ambiguous situations

Preferred

Associate's or Bachelor's degree preferred

Benefits

Medical, dental & vision
Hospital plans
401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
Life Insurance (Company paid Basic Life and AD&D as well as voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
Company paid short and long-term disability
Health & Dependent Care Spending Accounts (HSA & DCFSA)
Employee Assistance Program
Time Off/Leave(PTO, Allegis Group Paid Family Leave, Parental Leave)

Company

Microsoft

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Microsoft is a software corporation that develops, manufactures, licenses, supports, and sells a range of software products and services.

H1B Sponsorship

Microsoft has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
Distribution of Different Job Fields Receiving Sponsorship
Represents job field similar to this job
Trends of Total Sponsorships
2025 (9192)
2024 (9343)
2023 (7677)
2022 (11403)
2021 (7210)
2020 (7852)

Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
$1M
Key Investors
Technology Venture Investors
2022-12-09Post Ipo Equity
1986-03-13IPO
1981-09-01Series Unknown· $1M

Leadership Team

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Satya Nadella
Chairman and CEO
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Vukani Mngxati
Chief Executive Officer - Microsft South Africa
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