Microsoft · 16 hours ago
Administrative Assistant (contract)
Redmond, WA
Contract
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$30/hr - $34/hr
5+ years expMicrosoft is a leading technology company, and they are seeking an Administrative Assistant to provide high-level operational and logistical support within a large global marketing organization. The successful candidate will manage complex schedules, coordinate meetings and travel arrangements, and support senior leadership while contributing to the overall efficiency of the team.
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Responsibilities
Manage complex calendars for senior leadership, including scheduling meetings, resolving conflicts, and prioritizing time effectively
Coordinate travel arrangements and process business expenses with accuracy and attention to detail
Plan and execute team events, town halls, and meetings, including booking conference rooms, coordinating with attendees, and confirming audio/visual requirements
Provide operational support to a team of administrative professionals, serving as a collaborative partner on various projects
Handle high-volume email flow and correspondence with professionalism and discretion
Coordinate meetings and events for teams of varying sizes, ensuring all logistics are managed seamlessly
Manage procurement of goods and services, including office supplies and vendor relationships
Serve as a primary point of contact for the department and external business partners
Draft professional correspondence and communications on behalf of leadership
Anticipate needs and proactively solve problems to enable leadership effectiveness
Complete special projects as assigned with minimal direction
Qualification
Required
Minimum 3 years of experience in administrative, business support, or operations roles within fast-paced, matrixed environments
Minimum 3 years of experience with complex calendar management in Outlook
Minimum 3 years of experience with event support and coordination
Proven ability to manage complex calendars and shifting priorities with accuracy and discretion
Strong event planning and meeting coordination capabilities
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Advanced problem-solving abilities and capacity to anticipate needs
High proficiency in Microsoft 365 tools including Outlook, Teams, Excel, PowerPoint, OneNote, and SharePoint
Ability to build trusted relationships and maintain strict confidentiality
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
Capacity to work effectively with ambiguity and change in high-energy environments
Customer-first mindset with professional judgment
Ability to balance strategic support with hands-on administrative tasks
Preferred
Experience supporting senior leaders strongly preferred
5-7 years of overall experience in the field
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
Microsoft is a software corporation that develops, manufactures, licenses, supports, and sells a range of software products and services.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
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$1MKey Investors
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Leadership Team
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