Software Resources has an immediate job opportunity for an Executive Assistant. This assignment will be Onsite Mon-Thurs in Burbank, CA and Remote on Fri.
Duration : 2+ month(s)
Pay Rate : $33 - $35 / hr DOE
Must Haves : Excellent Comm Skills, Ability to manage multiple calendars, Build relationships with Admins-be a Team Player-works well with other Admins to ensure calendars are easily managed, be sure to Ask Questions, Proactive and Collaborative with team members, Tech savvy - We use many applications / programs, Calm under pressure, be sure to ask for help and manage highly confidential information.
Description :
You would be responsible for the day-to-day workings of the leader(s) you support. Our team works with Corporate Business partners to keep the great organizational flow with all leaders in corporate segment and provide Human Resource advice to the company. It goes without saying that there will be expense reports, travel planning, hundreds of phone messages and endless calendar jockeying, but this job is very much about people, about forming strong relationships with your leaders and co-workers, and about understanding how to leverage the human capital within the enterprise to help your executive(s) flourish.
Every day as an Executive Support Professional is different!
On any given day you might :
- Create a multi-city travel itinerary, taking into account time zones, weather delays, traffic and fatigue levels;
- Review your leader's schedule to build-in time for things like thinking, and getting to / from meetings in our sprawling campus;
- Understand the day's priorities so you can be smart about how you direct outreach to your executive;
- Schedule conference rooms, meetings and virtual meetings;
- Be ready to throw the entire schedule out the door when an emergency comes up, then pick it up again when the dust settles;
- Read relevant newspapers and trade journals so you understand the mission of the office;
- Act as "casual buyer” of all office supplies for the department, and manage purchase orders and vendor contracts;
- Prepare regular reports and summaries you'll have tasks that you "own” completely;
- Collaborate on projects across the Corp HR team and admin support staff
- Assist with on-boarding new employees – you'll be the "friendly face” that newbies count on to answer all their questions, including many who are quite senior in the organization;
- Mentor and train other support professionals in technology collaboration tools and soft skills like teamwork;
- Plan high-profile, complex events like movie premiers and offsites as well as smaller-scale gatherings such as service recognition and holiday events
Basic Qualifications :
At least 5 years supporting a Director or above and / or equivalent experience;Sharp written and verbal communication skills, including clean grammar and a robust vocabulary;Ability to multi-task and prioritize deadlines / deliverables;Strong proficiency with all types of computers and office equipment;Mastery of Microsoft 360 programs, especially Teams; good skills in SAP, Sharepoint and Concur; working knowledge of Outlook, Microsoft 360, PowerPoint, ExcelA calm head and steady hand to deal with the unexpected;Confidence to learn new programs and technology when necessary;Complete reliability handling confidential information;Desire to truly be helpful to your leaders and co-workers, to go the extra mile without being asked, to build solid inter and intra-team relationships;Proactive approach to supporting your leader; looking ahead and managing calendar to account for travel time, space for heads-down time and lunch etc;Some flexibility in your schedule – we value work / life balance, but in a pinch, a bit more time is needed;Very strong organizational skills and attention to detail; and a professional demeanor, positive outlook and a can-do attitude.Preferred Qualifications :
Experience at The Walt Disney CompanyExperience working in a large publicly traded companyRequired Education : High school degree
About Software Resources
Software Resources, founded more than 3 decades ago, is a trusted staffing partner specializing in Technology (IT, Creative, & Marketing), Finance, & Accounting placements. We work with companies nationwide that need skilled professionals and connect them with candidates like you looking for the right opportunity.
We are always looking for professionals at all experience levels and in various specialties to meet our clients' hiring needs. As a member of our team, you will have access to benefits including medical, dental, and vision coverage, a 401(k) with company match, short-term disability, life insurance with AD&D.
If this position fits interests you, we encourage you to apply. You can view all our job openings at Software Resources Careers.