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The Executive Assistant is responsible for providing executive-level support to the SVP and VP of Digital, while managing a wide range of administrative tasks to optimize the effectiveness and efficiency of the Digital Innovation Group (DIG).

ESSENTIAL JOB RESULTS

• Provide executive-level support to the SVP and VP of Digital, including calendar management, expense reporting, travel arrangements, industry research and special projects.
• Organize and prioritize daily information flow, communication and general follow-up.
• Collaborate with other Executive Assistants, internal departments and third party vendors respective to all DIG work streams.
• Anticipate the needs of a busy team and support day to day departmental operations including managing team calendars, projects and workflow to ensure timeliness of meetings and awareness of current priorities.
• Participate in team meetings, take notes, drive action items, and streamline communication.
• Manage the DIG contracts database and invoice processing, which includes reviewing for accuracy and obtaining the appropriate approvals in a timely manner.
• Plan dinners and event logistics for internal teams and vendors.
• Onboard new team members and work closely with the hiring manager and departments such as HR/Recruiting/IT to ensure proper set up prior to their arrival.

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Other duties as assigned

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

• No

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Excellent follow-up skills
• Thrive on working in a lean environment
• Optimistic, entrepreneurial, and a team player
• Ability to be flexible and adaptable in a fast-paced environment with a sense of urgency
• Well-organized with focused attention to detail
• Resourceful and proactive problem solving skills
• Ability to handle confidential information with absolute discretion

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s degree or higher
• Experience performing administrative type duties in a corporate environment
• Proficient in all Microsoft Office programs (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Excel)
• Concur, Kronos, Oracle Peoplesoft and FileNet experience preferred

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  The skills, abilities and physical demands described are representative of those duties that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities, who are otherwise qualified for the job position, to perform the essential functions.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel, and talk or hear.  The employee frequently is required to walk, sit, reach with hands and arms, stoop, and kneel. The employee is occasionally required to sit for long period of times.  

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.