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Microsoft · 4 hours ago

Administrative Assistant (contract)

Microsoft is seeking an Administrative Assistant to support a dynamic team focused on customer skilling and enablement. The role involves managing complex administrative functions, coordinating schedules, travel arrangements, and leveraging technology to enhance productivity.

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Responsibilities

Manage and coordinate multiple complex calendars, scheduling meetings, appointments, and events across different time zones
Process and submit expense reports using corporate expense management systems
Coordinate comprehensive travel arrangements including flights, accommodations, and detailed itineraries
Prepare agendas and materials for committee meetings, board meetings, and other organizational gatherings
Review, approve, and distribute incoming communications, memos, submissions, and reports based on priority and relevance
Maintain organized records management systems and ensure confidential information is properly secured
Order office supplies and manage basic bookkeeping functions as needed
Support customer and partner-focused skilling initiatives through administrative coordination
Assist with AI enablement and sales excellence related workflows
Prepare and review corporate documents, reports, financial statements, and correspondence
Utilize artificial intelligence tools to improve efficiency and streamline administrative processes

Qualification

Microsoft experienceOutlook calendar managementIcertis travel managementMSExpense platformMicrosoft Office SuiteAI tools proficiencyEvent planningCustomer service skillsCommunication skillsOrganizational skillsTime management

Required

8-10 years of administrative or executive assistant experience
Recent Microsoft experience within the last year, with a minimum of 6 months tenure
8+ years of Outlook calendar management experience, particularly managing multiple complex calendars
5+ years of experience with Icertis travel management systems
5+ years of experience with MSExpense or similar corporate expense platforms
Proven track record of supporting executives in fast-paced environments
Exceptional verbal and written communication abilities
Strong multi-tasking capabilities with excellent time management
Outstanding organizational skills with ability to maintain confidentiality
Superior customer service and interpersonal skills
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
Event planning and coordination expertise
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
Experience with corporate expense management platforms
Familiarity with travel booking and management systems
Ability to leverage AI tools for enhanced productivity

Preferred

Experience with Microsoft administrative tools including EY Global Mobility and Icims recruiting systems 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
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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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