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Executive Assistant – Software Engineering
Overview:
Be a part of the digital reading evolution! Since its debut, NOOK and the Barnes & Noble.com eBookstore have received accolade upon accolade from the most well-respected technology and consumer electronic pubs in the industry. We've assembled a team of the top thought leaders in Software Architecture, Product Management, Consumer Electronics, Supply Chain and Mobile technology. At NOOK's epicenter…our growing Palo Alto office has an opportunity for an Executive Administrative Assistant with a track record of success supporting Engineering Executives. In this individual contributor role, based in Palo Alto, CA, you'll be responsible for supporting the success of 2 engineering executives and their teams. Typical responsibilities will include calendar management, travel coordination, expense reimbursement, presentation preparation, event planning, space planning, liaising with internal and external contacts, coordinating interview schedules, and light office management responsibilities.
Responsibilities:
• Provide best in class support for two busy engineering executives.
• Ability to prioritize and respond to multiple requests and to work independently as well as in a team environment is essential.
• Provide organization skills in managing multiple calendars and schedules.
• Be the primary contact and interface with external visitors and vendors.
• Engage in scheduling travel arrangements and changes for executives.
• Drive teamwork and collaboration with other EA's by providing cross-support as needed.
• Your proactive problem solving skills, excellent judgment, positive attitude, superior organizational skills, and experience, will enable you to excel in this position.
Qualifications:
• Passion. Passion. Passion. You love a very fast pace changing environment!
• A minimum of 5 years of increasingly responsibility in administrative support in a dynamic, high tech environment.
• Solid background supporting engineering teams, Directors and VP level executives.
• Advanced software skills with both Windows and MAC OS; MS Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Understanding and experience with domestic and international travel arrangements.
• Positive attitude, a confidence-inspiring manner, and a keen sense of determination and urgency.
• You are highly organized, and have the ability to organize others.
• You have a history of excelling with little or no initial direction.
• Proven problem solving ability with challenging deadlines.
• Maturity to handle multiple, changing, and confidential issues.
• A "roll up your sleeves" attitude.
• BA/BS a big plus.
Candidates should be highly motivated; results oriented and have ability to operate in a dynamic, fast-paced environment with minimal supervision
Barnesandnoble.com LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V
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