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Administrative Assistant

Administrative Assistant

Iridium Satellite CommunicationsLeesburg, VA, United States
22 hours ago
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  • Full-time
Job description

Administrative Assistant

Iridium is seeking an energetic, conscientious, and personable Administrative Assistant to join our exemplary Administrative Support team. As an Administrative Assistant, you will work on providing administrative support to multiple leaders across various time zones and be highly engaged in activities to support local office operations. In this role, you will enthusiastically assist with coordination and activities associated with assigned projects. You'll bring a flexible, positive, and "can-do" attitude, with the ability to easily shift gears and priorities.

Responsibilities :

  • Successfully support and coordinate meetings across multiple time zones by managing logistics such as calendars, conference rooms, and travel itineraries
  • Assist with the coordination of corporate events and social activities, both onsite at our Virginia locations and occasionally outside of the workplace
  • Help draft and disseminate company communications, such as corporate and location-based announcements, events, and notifications
  • Confidentially and responsibly handle various types of company correspondence, including incoming / outgoing U.S. Postal Service mail, package deliveries, and internal / external email for various levels of leadership and employees
  • Oversee office supply orders and inventory, including general office supplies, coffee and breakroom services, machine maintenance, and any associated invoicing and billing
  • Organize and plan various types of meetings and events, both virtual and in-person including securing locations, catering, meeting supplies / equipment, conference room preparation, etc.
  • Create, structure, and edit various presentations (i.e., PowerPoint slide decks, Excel spreadsheets, Outlook email communications, etc.) and associated presentation materials
  • Assist with prioritizing tasks and resolving various issues on behalf of and for Iridium leaders and team members
  • Review expense authorizations and prepare expense reports on behalf of and for Iridium Vice Presidents and other members of the leadership team
  • Assist leaders with projects and other responsibilities on an as-needed basis

Qualifications :

  • A high school diploma, GED, or equivalent, relevant professional support experience
  • 4+ years experience in a professional administrative support role (e.g., Administrative Assistant, Office Manager, etc.)
  • Must be internet / computer savvy with the ability to troubleshoot and / or utilize various technology resources to quickly resolve issues and / or meet deadlines
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook)
  • Capable of exercising sound judgement and discretion when resolving issues, making recommendations, responding to questions, etc.
  • Be able to clearly present data, ideas, arguments, etc.
  • Can cultivate meaningful relationships with others and accept feedback to always keep improving
  • Be accountable for your work and possess the self-awareness needed to recognize and correct your mistakes
  • Must be able to prioritize your responsibilities and be resourceful when carrying out tasks
  • Preferred Qualifications :

  • Previous (and successful) experience supporting a high-level company leader or executive
  • Experience with and / or a passion for event planning
  • Experience with or knowledge of any of the following Microsoft platforms :
  • Teams (for collaboration)
  • Sharepoint (for file sharing and organizing / planning)
  • ServiceNow (to create and follow tickets in order to resolve issues)
  • A relentless desire to think outside the box, a healthy curiosity to learn about new people and things, and a confidence to bring your ideas, perspectives, and suggestions to the table
  • Additional Requirements :

  • Occasionally work early mornings, late evenings, and / or weekend hours, as needed, to support time sensitive activities and / or to assist with company events
  • Work Environment :

    This position primarily works in an office setting and is largely sedentary with the majority of the position working with a computer. The role typically requires the use of basic office equipment such as a phone, video, computer, keyboard, mouse, and printer.

    Iridium is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including individuals with disabilities and protected veterans.

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