Executive Assistant

Job Description

When you join Verizon

Verizon is one of the world’s leading providers of technology and communications services, transforming the way we connect around the world. We’re a human network that reaches across the globe and works behind the scenes. We anticipate, lead, and believe that listening is where learning begins. In crisis and in celebration, we come together—lifting up our communities and striving to make an impact to move the world forward. If you’re fueled by purpose, and powered by persistence, explore a career with us. Here, you’ll discover the rigor it takes to make a difference and the fulfillment that comes with living the #NetworkLife.

What you’ll be doing…

The Verizon Consumer Group Strategy & Operations Organization is seeking an Executive Assistant to support the Associate Vice President and 3 executive leaders. You will be responsible for supporting the Channel Development and Workforce Management teams within the Strategy & Ops Org.

In this role, you will be responsible for providing high-level administrative support and organizational tasks to keep day-to-day operations running smoothly for the executives and their teams. Responsibilities will include but are not limited to:

• Coordinating complex calendars, including scheduling and arranging meetings - while maintaining sensitivity to changing priorities.

• In some cases, coordinating on-site multi-day meetings which include catering, greeting guests and external partner teams, etc.

• Planning travel including extensive support of international travel for executives and their teams, managing expenses, and overseeing/ensuring safe arrival/transport to and from various international locations, which will require flexible hours.

• Creating, processing, inspecting, and validating team travel & expenses - ensuring compliance with travel policies.

• Attending meetings and recording meeting discussion notes and actions, as needed.

• Tracking and following up on action items to ensure timely completion of work.

• Preparing presentations, agendas, reports, special projects, and other correspondence using Google Suite (and other various software platforms).

• Managing sensitive matters with a high level of confidentiality and discretion .

• Screening and prioritizing communications - both external and internal.

• Acting as a representative and ambassador to external partners.

• Performing ad hoc project-related duties as requested.

Where you’ll be working…

In this hybrid role, you’ll have a defined work location that includes work from home and assigned office days set by your manager.

The preferred locations for this role are the hub locations listed below:

Chandler AZ (6955 W Morelos PL), Alpharetta GA ( One Verizon PL), Temple Terrace FL (7701 E Telecom Pkwy), Tampa FL (12470 Telecom Dr Ste 200), Irving TX (600/700 Hidden Ridge), Rolling Meadows IL (1701 Golf Road), Schaumburg IL ( 1515 E Woodfield Rd), Basking Ridge NJ (One Verizon Way), Irvine CA (15505 Sand Canyon Ave Bldg C).

Please note, the external job posting period for this job opening is from 07/23/24 to 07/31/24. In order for your application to be received, please apply by 12:01AM EST on 07/31/24

What we’re looking for…

You enjoy a fast-paced environment and proactively anticipate the needs of those you support to ensure they’re prepared and set up for success. You are self-motivated and take the time to understand the business context of your work. You appreciate the diverse needs of those you support and can flex to meet their varying needs while maintaining important standards across the team. You’re motivated by being an integral part of the team, supporting the executives who help drive our business results in a way that allows them to be their best. You’re phenomenal at developing your own process that keeps you organized and on schedule while ensuring those you support stay prepared and informed. You are ready to lend a hand to others- and happy to do what it takes to support them.

You'll need to have:

• Bachelor’s degree or one or more years of work experience.

• Project management experience in the areas of strategic thinking, managing competing priorities, and a proactive mindset.

• Two or more years of Executive support experience

• Willingness to travel up to approximately 25% of the time.

• Willingness to work a hybrid schedule as set by your manager based out of a hub location.

Even better if you have one or more of the following:

• Proficiency in Google’s G-Suite (e.g., Docs, Sheets) and Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel).

• Experience with facilitation and communication across all levels of the organization.

• Proficiency in verbal and written communication.

• Experience collaborating with internal and external partners.

• Experience building relationships with large complex teams in a high-performance environment.

• Five or more years of administrative experience.

• Experience with budget management and/or travel logistics, event planning.

• Experience working well independently and under pressure.

If Verizon and this role sound like a fit for you, we encourage you to apply even if you don't meet every "even better" qualification listed above.

Where you'll be working

In this hybrid role, you'll have a defined work location that includes work from home and assigned office days set by your manager.

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Where you’ll be working

In this hybrid role, you'll have a defined work location that includes work from home and a minimum eight assigned office days per month that will be set by your manager.

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Equal Employment Opportunity

We’re proud to be an equal opportunity employer - and celebrate our employees’ differences, including race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, and Veteran status. At Verizon, we know that diversity makes us stronger. We are committed to a collaborative, inclusive environment that encourages authenticity and fosters a sense of belonging. We strive for everyone to feel valued, connected, and empowered to reach their potential and contribute their best. Check out our diversity and inclusion page to learn more.

Our benefits are designed to help you move forward in your career, and in areas of your life outside of Verizon. From health and wellness benefits, short term incentives, 401(k) Savings Plan, stock incentive programs, paid time off, parental leave, adoption assistance and tuition assistance, plus other incentives, we’ve got you covered with our award-winning total rewards package. For part-timers, your coverage will vary as you may be eligible for some of these benefits depending on your individual circumstances.

If you are hired into a California, Colorado, Connecticut, Hawaii, Maryland, Nevada, New York, Rhode Island, Washington or Washington, D.C. work location, the compensation range for this position is between $69,000.00 and $128,000.00 annually based on a full-time schedule. The salary will vary depending on your location and confirmed job-related skills and experience. This is an incentive based position with the potential to earn more. For part time roles, your compensation will be adjusted to reflect your hours.