Business Administrator

Microsoft • Redmond, WA

2d • $23 - $43 • Hybrid

About The Position

Microsoft Digital (MSD) builds and manages the critical products and services that Microsoft runs on. We boldly pursue big ideas that power transformational advances at Microsoft and for our customers, while helping Microsoft teams work smarter, faster, and more securely every day. Microsoft Digital employees have deep technical and business expertise, customer insights, and a clear point of view that comes from first-hand, large-scale experience with Microsoft and industry solutions. We are engineers, technology leaders, digital transformation change agents, and customer advocates. We have exciting opportunities for you to innovate, influence, transform, inspire, and grow within our organization and we encourage you to apply to learn more! The Business Administrator provides administrative support to MSD leaders and their teams, including support across multiple managers' calendars, meeting coordination, rhythm of business (RoB) execution, resource and travel support, event logistics, onboarding, and space coordination. The role also takes on project-based work as stretch growth opportunities under the direction of senior partners. To be successful, the ideal candidate will perform these functions reliably and accurately under the direction of their manager(s) and the broader Business Operations team, while maintaining the highest level of confidentiality across sensitive topics. This role is based at the Redmond campus, with 3 days per week in the office and 2 days per week work from home. 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.
• OR equivalent 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

• Support calendar management for community spaces as needed, based on direction from others.
• Help prepare meeting logistics (e.g., booking rooms, troubleshooting virtual settings, providing food).
• Learn to manage ambiguous situations, with direct guidance from senior colleagues.
• Collaborate internally with lead admins while gaining knowledge from peers and managers.
• Begin to understand how to build a network.
• Learn to take directions and prioritize multiple requests from admins, teammates, and managers.
• Learn to understand their organization's culture and business admin charter.
• Participate in the Business Support community.
• Engage within the community and attend networking events, trainings, etc.
• Shadow others and learn from others.
• Support team experience activities as needed.
• Assist team with execution of event logistics (e.g., set up, tear down, catering arrangements) under the direction of senior colleagues.
• Support team morale and building team dynamics.
• Provide onsite team support and carry out tasks under the direction of others.
• Learn to take accountability for their components of assigned project outcomes.
• Seek to ask questions and share ideas related to projects.
• Proactively manage supply inventories (e.g., storeroom, hardware, office supplies, snacks) as needed.
• Begin learning discretionary budgeting and company finance policies.
• Rely on guidance from senior colleagues.
• Assist with team space moves and logistics as necessary.
• Provide onboarding support for new employees, vendors, and interns, under the direction of senior team members (e.g., ordering new hire equipment, setting up workstations, distribution lists, security groups).
• Shadow and learn travel tools and policies.

Benefits

• Certain roles may be eligible for benefits and other compensation. Find additional benefits and pay information here: https://careers.microsoft.com/us/en/us-corporate-pay

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED