administrative assistant, Central Zone

About the role

Provides administrative support to multiple executives. Proactively manages executive calendars with attention to accuracy, detail and allocation of time and resources to promote productivity and successful execution of executive and team goals and objectives. Recognizes the need to reprioritize as appropriate if business initiatives change and acts independently to realign executive priorities.

Responsibilities

• Handles confidential and non-routine information.
• Exercises independent judgment and discretion in making decisions and carries out activities following general guidelines.
• Demonstrates the ability to perform effectively with limited direction.
• Serves as a point of contact for the business unit or department. Answers questions, directs requests to appropriate partners and works with other partners effectively to exchange information.
• Escorts visitors.
• Serves as a peer leader to administrative team within function.
• Supports executive, department and administrative team in coffee education as a part of Starbucks core business.

Requirements

• Adaptability - comfortable in adapting and demonstrate flexibility in responding to change.
• Collaboration - demonstrate confidence, composure and professionalism: able to build trust and works collaboratively in a team environment.
• Communication - able to communicate clearly and concisely, both verbal and written.
• Customer Services - demonstrate a positive, can-do attitude with the desire to take on additional responsibilities, consistently delivers high quality customer service to both internal and external stakeholders.
• Organization - strong organizational skills and high level of integrity and discretion in handling confidential and sensitive information with superior attention to detail.
• Technology - proficient with Microsoft Office 365 and virtual tools.
• Time Management - able to balance multiple priorities and projects in a fast-paced environment, meet deadlines and follow through on commitments.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum of 2 years of relevant experience in administrative support or related field.
• Experience managing executive calendars and handling confidential information.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office 365 and virtual tools.

Skills

• Administrative support.
• Executive calendar management.
• Confidential information handling.
• Communication and collaboration.
• Customer service.
• Organization and time management.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Disability insurance.
• Paid parental leave.
• Family expansion reimbursement.
• Flexible vacation policy.
• Retirement plan with employer match.
• Discounted company stock program.
• Emergency savings and financial well-being tools.
• Access to educational opportunities.

Pay

The actual base pay offered to the successful candidate will be based on multiple factors, including but not limited to job-related knowledge/skills, experience, geographical location, and internal equity.

Schedule

Partners have access to short-term and long-term disability, paid parental leave, family expansion reimbursement, paid vacation from date of hire, sick time (accrued at 1 hour for every 25 hours worked), eight paid holidays, and two personal days per year.