Business Administrator
Microsoft, US Developer Experience & Evangelism
Location: Prefer New York NY, Charlotte NC, or Bellevue WA
Microsoft’s Developer Experience & Evangelism (DX) organization is focused on inspiring developers to create new, innovative 3rd party experiences that consumers and businesses will value most. We evangelize our technologies to students, startups, developers, IT professionals, large and small enterprises, independent software vendors (ISVs) and cloud solution vendors (CSVs) to ensure that everyone who builds apps and services build on the Microsoft platform (Windows Client, Windows Phone, Windows Azure, Windows Internet Explorer®, Microsoft Office 365, Microsoft Windows Server and Microsoft SQL Server).
Microsoft’s General Manager for the DX Partner & Technical Evangelism (PTE) Team in the United States is looking for a passionate, detail-oriented, self-starter to provide day to day executive support as well as operational support for the business. As the Business Administrator, you will be working hand-in-hand with the General Manager and the Director of Sales Excellence to deliver support to the PTE leadership team, while also contributing to the operational execution of the entire business. In this role you will need to leverage your exceptional multi-tasking abilities in leading and managing a variety of simultaneous projects (administrative, project management & marketing) while also recognizing where processes can be improved and taking the initiative to make change, demonstrating the ability to analyze and anticipate the needs of the leadership team, ensuring compliance at all times and being a stickler for execution excellence as well as providing critical support to the GM in a timely fashion.
To fill this role, we are looking for a business assistant that can quickly acclimate to new systems and has the ability to handle a wide range of responsibilities including producing regular team communications, coordinating HR processes (headcount, requisitions and status records, manage team onboarding logistics, complete new hire setups), providing Executive support (calendar management, travel arrangements, reconciling expense reports), managing operational reporting (OPEX budget reporting, asset tracking, team activities, awards and events), and working as an integral part of the senior leadership team to manage the business operations and execution excellence.
The ideal candidate will be organized, detail-oriented, creative, curious, and an effective communicator across all levels of our organization. Must have a minimum of 4+ years demonstrated work experience in a fast-paced administrative and business operations capacity with a balanced skill profile including attention to detail, excellent communications skills, strong problem solving and project management skills, initiative and ability to maintain confidentiality. A demonstrated ability to work under pressure calmly and confidently with a “can-do” attitude is a must.
Come join a fun, hard-working, dynamic organization at the center of Microsoft’s technology evangelism and partner outreach efforts.
Detail of Responsibilities:
Provide Executive support including calendar management, travel arrangements, meeting planning, preparation and tracking of expense reports, and managing hiring & interview processes
Executive research and communications preparation, including newsletter management, email, presentations & slideware
Procure goods and services including computer equipment, office supplies, shipping and assist the team with procuring professional services and track the teams’ computer assets
Support business reporting including scorecard and metric reporting
Produce OPEX budget reporting, business operations reports
Assisting with event planning and projects
Completing special projects as assigned.
Qualifications:
BA/BS degree with a minimum 4 years+ administrative experience in a fast-paced, high-tech environment preferred.
Proficient in Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint. Knowledge of Visio & HeadTrax preferred.
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
Expert organizational skills, detail-oriented, and the ability to handle multiple priorities and projects simultaneously
Strong business judgment and exceptional professional demeanor, with the ability to function in a fast-paced environment and have the flexibility and willingness to change direction when circumstances demand
Ability to be entrusted with the knowledge and handling of confidential information
Strong stakeholder empathy & awareness, be the voice of the organization within the leadership team, help channel many points of view and work cross group.
Be a team player at the core
Overtime and minimal travel may be required
May require ability to lift up to 20 lbs.
Microsoft is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, national origin, marital status, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other protected status.
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