Sr Administrative Assistant

Description

About this role: 
We currently have a great opportunity for a Senior Administrative Assistant who places high value on learning in a professional environment and enjoys taking ownership of administration tasks with confidence and energy.
 
Supporting two Group Vice Presidents within Global Sales Strategy & Operations, this position will be responsible for organizing and managing GVP calendars, scheduling travel, supporting the team's ad hoc requests, organizing internal meetings, and putting presentations together.

What you’ll do: 

• Provide high level, complex and confidential administrative support for GVPs, Leadership team and overall group.

• Manage calendars and multiple scheduling demands using Outlook and assist Leadership team as requested

• Manage corporate purchasing card – ensure purchases are within policy, verify transactions and process monthly

• Maintain confidentiality, exercise discretion/good judgment and handle sensitive information with professionalism and integrity

• Build strong relationships internally and collaborate effectively on cross-functional teams

• Increase efficiency by identifying ways to improve processes

• Serve as the primary contact when the leader is not available and ensure requests/issues are appropriately addressed and resolved

• Maintain org chart, photo board and team responsibilities list

• Organize team events

What you'll need:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience. 5+ years of administrative support in a professional, fast-paced, high profile environment

• Strong customer service mindset, a friendly and professional manner

• An ability to proactively coordinate internal and external correspondence and other ad hoc tasks as required

• Initiative and ownership; show a willingness to take on projects proactively

• To be successful in this position you will have supported multiple leaders within an organization  with a special focus on attention to detail  

• Strong organizational skills, with proven experience prioritizing work and coordinating several projects at one time

• Possess positive communication skills

• Demonstrated ability to anticipate and address needs

• Demonstrated ability to be self-directed and see projects through to completion

• Ability to work within a team as well as independently

• Advanced working knowledge of MS Office Suite, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook and basic internet browsers

• Problem solving skills, flexibility, initiative and a strong level of customer service skills will also ensure success

What you will get:

• Competitive salary, generous paid time off policy, charity match program, Medical, Dental & Vision Plans, Parental Leave, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), 401K matching, and more!

Who are we?

Gartner delivers actionable, objective insight to executives and their teams. Our expert guidance and tools enable faster, smarter decisions and stronger performance on an organization’s mission-critical priorities. We’ve grown exponentially since our founding in 1979 and we're proud to have over 19,500 associates globally that support over 15,000 client enterprises in more than 100 countries.

What makes Gartner a great place to work?

Our teams are composed of individuals from different geographies, cultures, religions, ethnicities, races, genders, sexual orientations, abilities and generations. We believe that a diversity of experiences makes us stronger—as individuals, as communities and as an organization. That’s why we're recognized worldwide as a great place to work year after year. We've been recognized by Fortune as one of the World’s Most Admired Companies, named a Best Place to Work for LGBTQ Equality by the Human Rights Campaign Corporate Equality Index and a Best Place to Work for Disability Inclusion by the Disability Equality Index. Looking for a place to turn your big ideas into reality? Join #LifeAtGartner

What we offer:

Our people are our most valuable asset, so we invest in them from Day 1. When you join our team, you’ll have access to a vast array of benefits to help you live your life well. These resources are designed to support your physical, financial and emotional well-being. We encourage continued personal and professional growth through ongoing learning and development opportunities. Our employee resource groups, charity match and volunteer programs keep you connected to your internal Gartner community and causes that matter to you.

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