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Executive Assistant, Development Services
2 years ago
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Job Title:
Executive Assistant, Development Services
Job Description:
Blizzard Entertainment is seeking a talented and passionate Executive Assistant to support the Development Services team. As an Executive Assistant, your primary responsibility will be supporting the Development Services Executives with day-to-day tasks and schedule management. You will also champion your team and drive team morale by planning epic department events, managing schedules, tracking budgets, processing contracts, and improving the office space. This position requires a critical thinker with an eye for detail and the ability to work in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
Covid-19 Hiring Update: We’ve transitioned to a work-from-home model and we’re continuing to interview and hire during this time. This role is expected to begin as a remote position. We understand each person’s circumstances may be unique and will work with you to explore possible interim options.
What You’ll Do
- Support the VP of Development Services, Director of Service Technologies, and Director of Global Customer Service Operations
- Manage busy executive calendars and balance meetings appropriately
- Plan, organize, and execute department-wide events and meetings
- Manage building improvement initiatives, including return to office planning and coordination.
- Coordinate travel for conventions and events, occasionally including visa and passport paperwork
- Plan meetings and conference calls, occasionally including calls across multiple time zones around the globe
- Submit purchase requests, track and manage budgets, and reconcile expense reports
- Process new vendor contracts as well as maintain existing ones
- Craft written and visual department-wide communications
- Assist in the development of presentation materials using PowerPoint, Excel, and other tools
- Answer and screen telephone calls
- Handle administrative paperwork and maintain files
Requirements
- College degree preferred or equivalent work experience
- Minimum of four years of administrative experience required, with minimum two years at the Executive level (VP, or above)
- Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office applications: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
- Multi-tasker who thrives in a fast-paced environment
- Impeccable organizational and time-management abilities
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Exceptional attention to detail
- Superb and swift problem-solving abilities
- Accomplished collaborator with project leadership experience
- Experience seeking out appropriate resources when necessary and utilizing them effectively
- Strong ability to organize and prioritize tasks
- Must be comfortable taking initiative and providing excellent follow-up
- Ability to maintain very high-level of confidentiality
Advantages
- Graphic design or Adobe Photoshop skills
- Knowledge of Blizzard games and lore
Blizzard Entertainment is a global company committed to our employees. We offer generous benefits and perks with an eye on providing true work / life balance. We’ve worked hard to champion an intensely collaborative and creative environment, a diverse and inclusive employee culture, and training and opportunity for professional growth. Our people are everything. Our core values are real, and our mission has never changed. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We are dedicated to creating the most epic entertainment experiences...ever. Join us!
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