Executive Assistant II, AWS Organizations

DESCRIPTION:

AWS is looking for an Executive Assistant in Seattle who wants to work in a fast paced, impactful, and growing organization. We are seeking an exceptionally bright, multi-tasking, self-motivated Executive Assistant reporting into a Director in the AWS Identity & Cloud Governance organization, while supporting 2 other director-level executives. This is a wonderful opportunity to join a stellar administrative team, with various opportunities to learn and hone your skills to further your professional career.

As an Executive Assistant, this role will have many org wide opportunities, including headcount/space management, event planning, and org level operational meetings. Our ideal candidate is organized, innovative, thoughtful, and forward thinking when it comes to ensuring smooth operations. This position requires the capacity to work successfully in a team environment and well as attention to detail, being a champion of change, and the ability to deliver under tight deadlines. Preferred qualities include previous experience with calendar management and engaging with the executive team. A high level of integrity and discretion in handling confidential information is a must, and professionalism in dealing with executives inside and outside the company is key. The successful candidate will possess the ability to jump in and assist with complex tasks and projects with guidance from the EA team.

Key job responsibilities
• End-to-end program management on team wide initiatives.
• Planning logistics for meetings and events of varying sizes
• Collaborating closely with Identity EAs
• Providing backup calendaring support
• Suggesting process improvements to make the team more effective
• Managing document repositories, wikis, and EA toolkits, Document writing, editing, and readiness
• Organizing, executing, tracking action items, and assisting with managing key events and projects that include: onsite/offsite employee functions, staff meetings, all-hands meetings, talent reviews, operational planning meetings, and team social events

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

- Experience with Microsoft Office products and applications
- 5+ years of executive assistant experience
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent
- Experience with domestic and international travel coordination.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

- High levels of integrity and discretion in handling confidential information.
- Ability to work in an ambiguous environment.
- Highly motivated, organized individual who is able to work effectively with minimal supervision.
- Exceptional organizational and communication skills, team-oriented philosophy, and problem-solving skills.
- Grace under pressure, and the ability to switch gears at a moment's notice.
- Impeccable attention to detail.

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The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage), 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits.

USA, WA, Seattle - 82,700.00 - 129,800.00 USD annually