We are looking to hire a Business Administrator to provide administrative support to Microsoft Advertising Engineering team within Experiences and Devices Group at Microsoft in Redmond, WA.

The ideal candidate is someone who can navigate and change directions quickly within a fast-paced environment and can embrace a challenge head on with confidence, calm sense of urgency and positive attitude.

You will need to have initiative, good judgment, the ability to maintain confidentiality, set priorities and handle multiple tasks simultaneously - all while having fun!

We are a friendly hard-working and growing team looking for the right fit.

The ideal candidate should have an effective customer service approach, be organized and self-directed.

Relocation is not supported for this role.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day operations of Vice President and General Manager office that includes handling complex calendaring, travel arrangements and team on-site support as well as remote support across the globe.
• The successful candidate should possess strong planning, organizational and time management skills, as well as the ability to work independently and prioritize among multiple projects.
• This individual must also demonstrate excellent initiative and multi-tasking skills, and the ability to change direction in response to a fluctuating work environment. This position will interact with all levels in Microsoft in addition to external customers and partners. Excellent follow-through is a must, in addition to having good judgment in handling confidential information and superior interpersonal skills.
• Proactively managing office space and hybrid work environment
• Manage on-boarding and off-boarding experience of Full Time employees and interns efficiently.

Qualifications

• 5+ years Administrative, Business Support, or customer service experience in an environment with an emphasis on scheduling meetings/events, travel management, and administration work for executive/upper level management.

• Excellent collaboration, planning and time management skills.
• Ability to prioritize own work and resources to complete projects on time as required.
• Organizational agility: able to adapt to changing circumstances (direction and strategy) while continuing to have professional and positive interactions.
• Effective communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Proven capability to work successfully in a team environment.
• Build effective working relationships inside and outside of the group.
• Ability to understand the big picture and adjust direction accordingly.
• Accommodating work styles and perspectives of diverse individuals, but most of all, the ability to be honest, respectful of all levels of individuals and have fun!