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Microsoft · 15 hours ago

Administrative Assistant (contract)

Microsoft is seeking an Administrative Assistant to provide comprehensive administrative support within a dynamic cloud supply chain engineering team. The successful candidate will manage complex administrative functions, serving as a critical liaison for department operations and ensuring exceptional attention to detail in all interactions.

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Responsibilities

Manage and maintain executive calendars with precision and proactive planning
Coordinate comprehensive travel arrangements and process business expenses accurately
Organize and facilitate meetings and internal events, including onsite team gatherings
Oversee department financial operations and personnel coordination activities
Manage procurement of goods and services, including equipment, office supplies, and reference materials
Maintain vendor relationships and ensure timely delivery of services
Provide general office support and serve as primary department contact
Support equipment management and internal program initiatives
Complete special projects as assigned by leadership
Deliver exceptional customer support to team members and stakeholders

Qualification

Calendar managementExecutive travel planningExpense reportingVendor managementEvent planningOrganizational skillsCustomer service orientationMultitasking abilitiesProficiency with office softwareProblem-solvingCommunication skills

Required

Minimum 2 years of administrative or executive assistant experience
Proven track record supporting high-level executives in corporate environments
Demonstrated stability in previous positions with tenures of at least 6 months for contractor roles and 12 months for full-time positions
Experience managing complex calendars and competing priorities
Background in coordinating executive travel arrangements
History of providing exceptional customer support in professional settings
Advanced calendar management and scheduling coordination
Executive travel planning and logistics management
Expense reporting and financial tracking
Strong organizational and multitasking abilities
Excellent written and verbal communication
Vendor management and procurement coordination
Event planning and execution
Problem-solving and critical thinking
Proficiency with standard office software and tools
Customer service orientation with professional demeanor

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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