Microsoft · 19 hours ago
Administrative Assistant (contract)
Redmond, WA
Contract
Onsite
Entry Level
$30/hr - $34/hr
2+ years expMicrosoft is a leading technology company, and they are seeking an Administrative Assistant to provide essential operational and logistical support to a dynamic team. The successful candidate will manage day-to-day administrative operations, coordinate with multiple stakeholders, and support high-impact initiatives that influence workplace culture.
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Responsibilities
Manage day-to-day administrative operations to ensure smooth execution of programs and events
Coordinate scheduling, meetings, and communications across the team and with stakeholders
Book and manage vendors, including negotiating logistics and tracking associated expenses
Track budgets, invoices, and expenses for activities, ensuring accurate reporting and reconciliation
Maintain task lists, monitor project progress, and provide updates to leadership
Pull and consolidate reports, status updates, and metrics to support team decision-making and leadership reviews
Support preparation of materials for presentations, meetings, and events, ensuring accuracy and timeliness
Serve as the point of contact for internal and external partners, ensuring seamless coordination and follow-up
Provide hands-on support during event execution to ensure programs run smoothly from start to finish
Qualification
Required
2+ years of administrative support experience in a corporate environment
1-2 years of experience booking vendors and coordinating events or programs
2+ years of practical experience using Microsoft Office and collaboration tools for reporting and documentation
Background in administrative support, office management, or operations
Bachelor's Degree in Business, Operations, Administration, or a related field, or equivalent experience
Strong organizational and time management abilities with capacity to manage multiple priorities
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite including Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, Outlook, and OneNote
Experience with collaboration tools such as SharePoint
Excellent verbal and written communication skills with attention to detail
Ability to work both independently and collaboratively across teams
Vendor management and negotiation capabilities
Budget tracking and financial reconciliation skills
Report generation and data consolidation abilities
Problem-solving skills with comfort navigating ambiguous situations
Trustworthy with ability to maintain confidentiality and demonstrate integrity
Preferred
Experience supporting employee engagement, human resources, or executive teams
Benefits
Medical, dental & vision
Hospital plans
401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
Life Insurance (Company paid Basic Life and AD&D as well as voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
Company paid short and long-term disability
Health & Dependent Care Spending Accounts (HSA & DCFSA)
Employee Assistance Program
Time Off/Leave(PTO, Allegis Group Paid Family Leave, Parental Leave
Company
Microsoft
Microsoft is a software corporation that develops, manufactures, licenses, supports, and sells a range of software products and services.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$1MKey Investors
Technology Venture Investors
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1986-03-13IPO
1981-09-01Series Unknown· $1M
Leadership Team
Satya Nadella
Chairman and CEO
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