Amazon
Executive Assistant, Alexa, Customers & Technology
Amazon, Seattle, Washington, us, 98127
Description
The Alexa, Customers & Technology (ACT) team seeks a driven, highly organized and proactive Executive Assistant to support the Distinguished Engineer, a Sr. Principal Engineer, and a Sr. Principal Scientist with ACT. This position will support these three independent contributor executives engaged in cutting edge technological work, while also providing high-level coordination to the EA team on special projects, and partnering with the Lead EA of the organization to spearhead process improvements. Additionally, this role will work with a fun and energetic team of executive assistants.
Key job responsibilities
The EA is responsible to a broad variety of tasks including:
• Managing three active calendars; meticulous attention to detail in scheduling, coordinating and planning internal meetings, agendas and appointments; planning detailed domestic and international travel, completing expense reports.
• Optimizing executive effectiveness through partnership on priorities to react to fast-moving calendar.
• Coordinating with the EA team on organization-wide initiatives.
• Serving as the "gatekeeper" to the executives' time, screening and prioritizing appointments/meeting requests while always providing polite and professional communication.
• Communicating on behalf of the executives directly with the leadership team and other stakeholders across the organization.
• Training other administrative staff on company policies and best practices.
• Have fun at work and help others do the same!
A day in the life
On a day-to-day basic, the Executive Assistant will maintain the executives' calendar, keeping it organized for weeks in advance. This involves maintaining strong working relationships with the executives, partner EAs, and members of the business. Additionally, the Executive Assistant will partner with other EA team members on team events, space administration, and building a proactive outlook for upcoming meetings.
About the team
The Alexa, Customers & Technology team is a dynamic and exciting set of teams. The Independent Contributor Executives this role would be supporting are working on cutting edge technological problems important to all of Amazon. They are eager for an Executive Assistant to join to keep them organized and effective, and keep things fun.
Basic Qualifications
Experience with Microsoft Office products and applications
Bachelor's degree
4+ years of executive assistant experience
Preferred Qualifications
Experience leading process improvements
Experience in a fast-paced, high-tech company
Experience designing processes to maximize efficiency
Experience with end-to-end project management
Experience handling administrative details independently, while exercising good judgment in keeping team members adequately informed
Amazon is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status. For individuals with disabilities who would like to request an accommodation, please visit https://www.amazon.jobs/en/disability/us.
Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $66,800/year in our lowest geographic market up to $142,800/year in our highest geographic market. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Amazon is a total compensation company. Dependent on the position offered, equity, sign-on payments, and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits. For more information, please visit https://www.aboutamazon.com/workplace/employee-benefits. This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.
The Alexa, Customers & Technology (ACT) team seeks a driven, highly organized and proactive Executive Assistant to support the Distinguished Engineer, a Sr. Principal Engineer, and a Sr. Principal Scientist with ACT. This position will support these three independent contributor executives engaged in cutting edge technological work, while also providing high-level coordination to the EA team on special projects, and partnering with the Lead EA of the organization to spearhead process improvements. Additionally, this role will work with a fun and energetic team of executive assistants.
Key job responsibilities
The EA is responsible to a broad variety of tasks including:
• Managing three active calendars; meticulous attention to detail in scheduling, coordinating and planning internal meetings, agendas and appointments; planning detailed domestic and international travel, completing expense reports.
• Optimizing executive effectiveness through partnership on priorities to react to fast-moving calendar.
• Coordinating with the EA team on organization-wide initiatives.
• Serving as the "gatekeeper" to the executives' time, screening and prioritizing appointments/meeting requests while always providing polite and professional communication.
• Communicating on behalf of the executives directly with the leadership team and other stakeholders across the organization.
• Training other administrative staff on company policies and best practices.
• Have fun at work and help others do the same!
A day in the life
On a day-to-day basic, the Executive Assistant will maintain the executives' calendar, keeping it organized for weeks in advance. This involves maintaining strong working relationships with the executives, partner EAs, and members of the business. Additionally, the Executive Assistant will partner with other EA team members on team events, space administration, and building a proactive outlook for upcoming meetings.
About the team
The Alexa, Customers & Technology team is a dynamic and exciting set of teams. The Independent Contributor Executives this role would be supporting are working on cutting edge technological problems important to all of Amazon. They are eager for an Executive Assistant to join to keep them organized and effective, and keep things fun.
Basic Qualifications
Experience with Microsoft Office products and applications
Bachelor's degree
4+ years of executive assistant experience
Preferred Qualifications
Experience leading process improvements
Experience in a fast-paced, high-tech company
Experience designing processes to maximize efficiency
Experience with end-to-end project management
Experience handling administrative details independently, while exercising good judgment in keeping team members adequately informed
Amazon is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status. For individuals with disabilities who would like to request an accommodation, please visit https://www.amazon.jobs/en/disability/us.
Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $66,800/year in our lowest geographic market up to $142,800/year in our highest geographic market. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Amazon is a total compensation company. Dependent on the position offered, equity, sign-on payments, and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits. For more information, please visit https://www.aboutamazon.com/workplace/employee-benefits. This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.