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Do you see yourself as a substantial contributor to the success of innovative business leaders? Amazon Web Services is seeking an exceptionally bright, strong multi-tasker and self-motivated individual to support Director-level business leaders. This exciting role requires superior attention to detail, the ability to meet tight deadlines, superior organizational skills, and the ability to juggle many critical deadlines. A high level of integrity and discretion required in handling confidential information. Consistent professionalism in dealing with senior professionals both internally and externally is important, as is a good sense of humor. The successful candidate will possess the ability to complete complex tasks and projects quickly with minimal guidance, react with appropriate urgency to situations that require a quick turnaround, and take effective action without knowing the total picture.
Responsibilities for this position include the ability to contribute to a global administrative support team, to think and plan ahead, delegate responsibilities appropriately, and manage time effectively.
Key responsibilities include:
- Proactively coordinate and engage with leadership in planning and organizing events, activities and calendars
- Management of complex calendar and scheduling requirements
- Tracking and helping drive completion of key deliverables and following up on overdue items
- Act as a liaison for direct reports
- Drive key team activities (such as staff meeting agendas, all-hands meetings, supply ordering)
- Manage group logistics
- Extensive travel coordination (international and domestic)
- Participate in planning of events
- This position will work with other assistants throughout the GFS organization and across the rest of the company
Basic Qualifications:
- 5+ years work experience in a fast-paced, administrative capacity
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office, specifically Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint and SharePoint
- Exceptional written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
- Detailed planning, time management and organizational skills
Key job responsibilities
· Provide seamless support to Directors, facilitating the integration and prioritization of business activities
· Arrangements for various team events
· Tracking and helping drive completion of key deliverables and following up on overdue items
· Management of complex calendar and scheduling requirements in highly ambiguous environment
· Make quick decisions in fast-paced executive administrative capacity
· Build relationships with other assistants across Amazon
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BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- University or College diploma (or equivalent)
- Experience with Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint, and Vision
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Analytical skills and demonstrated ability to improve processes. Ability to prioritize and handle multiple assignments at any given time. Experience designing processes to maximize efficiency.
- High levels of integrity and discretion. Attention to detail, highly motivated, organized individual who is able to work effectively with minimal supervision. Strong organizational, communication and interpersonal skills
- Meets/exceeds Amazon’s leadership principles requirements for this role. Prior project management experience
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