Job Title: Administrative Assistant 3
** Required: 1 to 2 years of experience as a business administrator at Microsoft – FTE or Contractor **
Contract Duration: Tentative start date: Nov 18, 2024 through Jun 30, 2025 (Assignment extensions occur quarterly. The selected candidate has the potential to stay in the role for up to 18 months.)
Pay: $34.75/hr
Onsite/Remote/Hybrid (if onsite/hybrid please give city/town name): Hybrid, 3 days In Office per Week; Redmond, WA
Must Haves: The role requires 1-2 overall years of experience in the field and as a business administrator at Microsoft.
Top 3 Hard Skills Required + Years of Experience
1. MyOrder,
2. Employee Central,
3. Expenses, internal Microsoft tools. | 1+ years of experience.
Preferred:
1 to 2 years of experience as a business administrator at Microsoft. This is a hard requirement, and candidates without this experience will be rejected. Overall experience: While the job description mentions 3 to 5 years of administrative experience, candidates with more experience (e.g., 15 years) are also considered, provided they meet the Microsoft experience requirement. Please note that this is not a managerial role and those that are looking to move up the ladder may not be a great fit.
Job Description:
Performs a variety of complex administrative functions for all levels of management including external business partners. Manages schedule(s), coordinates travel arrangements and processes business expenses. Coordinates meetings and events, department financial operations, personnel operations, and facility operations. Manages procurement of goods and services including computer equipment, office supplies, reference materials, and vendor relationships. Provides general office support. Serves as the department/group contact. Completes special projects as assigned.
• Years of Experience Required: 1 to 2 years of experience as a business administrator at Microsoft. This is a hard requirement, and candidates without this experience will be rejected. Overall experience: While the job description mentions 3 to 5 years of administrative experience, candidates with more experience (e.g., 15 years) are also considered, provided they meet the Microsoft experience requirement. Please note that this is not a managerial role and those that are looking to move up the ladder may not be a great fit.
• Degrees or certifications required: No specific degree is required to be eligible for this role.
• Best vs. Average: The ideal resume would contain 1-2 years of experience at Microsoft as a business administrator and who is not looking to move up to a leadership position.
• Performance Indicators: Performance will be assessed based on meeting deadlines, quality of work, feedback, ability to complete work.
Typical Day in the Role:
• Purpose of the Team: The team is a part of Sigma R&D and focuses on the project management side of the organization. They support the CVP of the organization and handle engineering for operating systems, including Windows and gaming.
• Key projects: This role will contribute to: Operating system engineering for Windows and gaming. Managing onboarding and offboarding of employees. Supporting two leaders' calendars and handling operational tasks such as device management and expense reports.
• Typical task breakdown and operating rhythm: The role will consist of 10-20% meetings, 30% calendaring for two leaders, the remainder is onboarding and offboarding employees.
Compelling Story & Candidate Value Proposition:
• Unique Selling Points: Respect and Integration: The team respects the business administrator role and considers it an integral part of the business, not just as support staff. Exciting Projects: The team works on high-profile projects within Microsoft, including operating systems and gaming, which are significant in the Microsoft ecosystem. Supportive Leadership: The leaders, including Ian, the CVP, and his directs, are described as amazing and respectful, making it a positive work environment. Role Clarity: The role is clearly defined as a business administrator, not an administrative assistant, emphasizing the operational and support responsibilities that go beyond typical administrative tasks.