New 
Executive Administrator
 Microsoft | |
 United States, Washington, Redmond | |
 Jan 11, 2025 | |
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OverviewOn Team Xbox, we aspire to empower the world's 3 billion gamers to play the games they want, with the people they want, anywhere they want. Gaming, the largest and fastest growing category in media & entertainment, represents an important growth opportunity for Microsoft. We are leading with innovation, as highlighted by bringing the Game Pass subscription to PC, bringing Xbox to new devices with Cloud Gaming, and our recent acquisition of Activision Blizzard King creating exciting new possibilities for players. We are looking for an Executive Assistant for the VP of Developer Engineering in the Xbox Experiences and Platforms Org. This fast-paced role involves supporting engineering teams building games, services, and devices. Reporting to the VP, the Executive Assistant able to excel in collaboration, judgment, organization, attention to detail, and managing multiple priorities. Handling confidential information with respect, integrity, and professionalism is crucial. The ideal candidate can work independently, respond quickly to urgent situations, and take effective action with limited information. The Xbox Experiences and Platforms team is home to the engineering work that makes this vision possible, building the developer tools and services that enable game creators to craft incredible experiences, the commerce systems that connect publishers with their audience and help gamers engage with their next favorite games, the platforms on which those games play at their best, and the experiences that turn every screen into an Xbox Microsoft's mission is to empower every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more. As employees we come together with a growth mindset, innovate to empower others, and collaborate to realize our shared goals. Each day we build on our values of respect, integrity, and accountability to create a culture of inclusion where everyone can thrive at work and beyond.
Responsibilities Calendar Management: Maintain and organize the VP's complex daily calendar, ensuring accurate scheduling and prioritization of meetings and appointments.Decision-Making: Make informed decisions on behalf of the VP to ensure meeting requests align with time management priorities and performance objectives.Travel Coordination: Arrange domestic and international travel, including flights, accommodations, and on-the-ground logistics to ensure smooth travel experiences.Budget and Expense Management: Oversee budgets and expenses, ensuring compliance and timely processing.Event Coordination: Schedule and organize staff meetings, All Hands, events, and offsites, including venue selection, meeting details, and material preparation.Team Support: Assist with headcount management, budget tracking, morale events, distribution list management, and other team-related tasks and projects.Office Management: Manage space coordination, new employee setup, and procurement of goods and services, including computer equipment, office supplies, reference materials, and facility requests.Relationship Building: Build and maintain business relationships with administrative staff both internally and externally.Collaboration: Work as part of a collaborative Gaming admin team to manage the needs of the overall organization, ensuring seamless support for the VP and the team. | |