Business Admin

Microsoft•Redmond, WA

1d•$23 - $43•Onsite

About The Position

Microsoft is seeking Business Administrators to support various leaders across the company. The successful candidate thrives working both independently and collaboratively, brings proven organizational and communication skills, and can effectively manage multiple workstreams in a fast‑paced, evolving environment. This role requires sound judgment, discretion, attention to detail, and a commitment to enabling team success. This role will serve as a leader within the business administrator community, actively support org-wide initiatives, and provide backup support as needed. A team‑first mindset and willingness to step in where required are essential. Microsoft’s mission is to empower every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more. As employees we come together with a growth mindset, innovate to empower others, and collaborate to realize our shared goals. Each day we build on our values of respect, integrity, and accountability to create a culture of inclusion where everyone can thrive at work and beyond.

Requirements

High School Diploma, General Educational Development (GED), or equivalent AND 6 months Administrative, Business Support, and/or customer service experience.

Nice To Haves

1+ year(s) administrative, business support, or customer service experience in an environment with an emphasis on scheduling meetings/events, travel management, and basic administration work.
Associate's Degree in relevant field (e.g., Business Administration, Human Resources [HR], Marketing, Communications, Psychology, Sociology)
OR equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

May support calendar management for community spaces as needed, based on direction from others. Helps to prepare meeting setting (e.g., booking rooms, troubleshooting virtual settings, providing food). Learns to manage ambiguous situations, with direct guidance from colleagues.
Learns to collaborate internally with lead admins while gaining knowledge from peers and managers. Begins to understand how to build a network. Learns to take direction and prioritize multiple requests from admins, teammates and managers.
Learns to understand their organization's culture and business admin charter. Participates in the Business Support community. Engages within the community and attends networking events, trainings, etc. Shadows others and learns from others.
Supports team experience activities as needed. Assists team with execution of event logistics (e.g., set up, tear down, catering arrangements) under the direction of colleagues. Supports team morale and building team dynamics.
Provides onsite team support and carries out tasks under direction of others. Learns to take accountability for their components of assigned project outcomes. Seeks to ask questions and share ideas related to projects.
Proactively manages supply inventories (e.g., store room, hardware, office supplies, snacks) as needed. Begins learning discretionary budgeting and company finance policies. Relies on guidance from colleagues.
Assists with team space move logistics as necessary.
Helps to provides onboarding support for new employees, vendors, and interns, under the direction of team members (e.g., ordering new hire equipment, setting up workstations, distribution lists, security groups).
May begin to shadow and learns travel tools and policies.